2016Winner
Best Writing
Zootopia
Toby Shelton
Director · Producer · Writer
Biography
Toby Shelton is an American director, animator, and storyboard artist. He began his career as an assistant animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios in 1980. Shelton contributed to various Disney projects, including The Black Cauldron (1985) and The Great Mouse Detective (1986). He later worked as a storyboard artist for DreamWorks Animation, Disneytoon Studios, and Walt Disney Television Animation. Notable works include Darkwing Duck (1991), where he served as supervising character designer and animation director, and Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999), which he directed.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2025Winner
Best Writing
The Bad Guys 2
2006Nominee
Best Writing
Over the Hedge
Career Highlights
2018Highlight
Best Writing
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2004Highlight
Best Writing
The Lion King 1½