Art Shrian does a review of 'Raya and the Last Dragon', and talks with special guest Thai Bettistea, Production Coordinator of the film. They talk about her role in the film, her career path, women in Hollywood, diversity & inclusion, and more!
More about Thai Bettistea:
Growing up in The Bronx, Bettistea spent most of her life in New York City where she cultivated a love for storytelling. That love turned into a desire to see more representation in television and film, both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes. She went on to study Television, Radio, and Film at The Newhouse School at Syracuse University and furthered her education at Brooklyn College where she focused on producing. Today, she takes her experience from live-action productions and brings them to the legacy of Disney Animation.
RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON
In theatres and on Disney+ March 5.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VIZ89FEjYI
Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the last dragon in order to finally stop the Druun for good. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than dragon magic to save the world—it’s going to take trust as well. From directors Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada, co-directors Paul Briggs and John Ripa, producers Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho, and featuring the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya and Awkwafina as Sisu. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Raya and the Last Dragon” will debut simultaneously on Disney+ Premier Access and in theatres on March 5, 2021.
Starring
Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina
Directed By
Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada
Written By
Qui Nguyen, Adele Lim
Produced By
Osnat Shurer, Peter Del Vecho