Portfolio Review Session #1: led by Matt Roberts
Date of event: February 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM PST
Matt Roberts, Senior Artistic Recruiter at Walt Disney Feature Animation
BIO:
Matt Roberts is an International Ambassacruiter of Mystery for Walt Disney Animation Studios where he has proudly spent the last 18 years helping build careers for artists from the intern to production level. He is nothing shy of honored to have been a part of Disney Animation’s features from Bolt all the way through the upcoming Hexed. Matt dresses like every day is prom, goes on a ghost tour in every city he visits, and his life goals are essentially becoming a combination of Jeff Goldblum, David Bowie, and Star Lord.
qualifications to be reviewed
This review will be hosted by Matt Roberts, Senior Artistic Recruiter at Walt Disney Feature Animation. Matt’s specialty areas are:
- Character Animation
- Story
- Visual Development
Portfolios within these disciplines will be prioritized for this event.
To qualify you must:
- Be a WIA member at the Creator-level or higher
- Have a portfolio link to submit
- Be able to attend the virtual event on February 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM PST
Program Calendar and timeline
Portfolio Review Event #1:
- Application Date: January 20 – 27
- Notification (you’ll be notified whether or not your portfolio has been chosen to review): February 9 – 13
- Virtual Portfolio Review Event: February 24 at 6:00 PM PST
Portfolio Review Event #2:
- TBD
Program FAQ's
How often will Portfolio Reviews be held?
This is a new program for WIA, and we are still looking to plan for the year ahead. Please check back in the coming months for the updated schedule.
What if my portfolio isn’t chosen to be reviewed? Can I still attend the session?
YES! Please visit the registration page and attend the event as a viewer.
Do I qualify to have my portfolio reviewed?
You must meet the qualifications listed on the page above to apply.
Is there a fee to participate?
These events are free for our Maker+ level members to attend, and it’s also free for our Creator + level members to apply.