Liane Dietz is an experienced professional with a career spanning over 25 years in the field of Animation. Her journey began at Walt Disney Animation Studios, where she initially worked in casting. She later transitioned to an Assistant Production Manager role in the Clean Up department for the animated film Hercules and subsequently on the films Dinosaur and Home on the Range.

Liane left Disney for a stint at DreamWorks Animation on the CG animated series Father of the Pride. Afterward, she returned to Disney as an Associate Producer in the Creative Legacy department. In this role, she supported various projects for Walt Disney Imagineering, contributing to Theme Park media, including water, castle, and building projection shows, the Frozen ride in numerous parks, the Peter Pan ride in Tokyo, the Zootopia attraction in Shanghai, and providing animation for marketing, television, educational videos, and stage shows.

In her most recent position at Netflix Animation, Liane played a crucial role in building the Creative and Production Solutions team. This team was essential for supporting over 30 animated features and series, highlighting her leadership and organizational skills.

Liane has, and continues to participate in many mentorship programs, including Rise Up Animation, Disney, and Netflix’s programs, and is now making her debut as a WIA mentor.

Beyond her professional achievements, Liane is a mother of two daughters and has a family that includes a husband, a dog named Elwood P, and a Lizard named Stumpy. Her personal interests include singing, baking, and watching HGTV. Liane Dietz’s multifaceted career and contributions to the animation industry underscore her passion and dedication to the world of animated storytelling.