It's finally time to set sail into the great beyond with Moana and Maui with the sequel 'Moana 2' arriving in cinemas this Friday. Before fans around the world flock to theatres for this new adventure, Norman Joseph, the General Technical Director sat down for an exclusive interview with ETimes, where he shared his own inspiring story on setting his course from the bustling shores of Mumbai to the glittering world of Hollywood animation. With a career boasting of groundbreaking work on films like 'Frozen', 'Big Hero 6', 'Encanto', and 'Zootopia', Joseph has become a key figure in the animation industry, blending technical innovation with creative storytelling. As Disney also gears up for the live-action remake of 'Moana'; following the release of its animated sequel, Joseph reflects on his journey, the magic of animated storytelling, and the thrill of seeing his creations reimagined on the big screen.
Joseph’s journey from Mumbai to Hollywood is nothing short of inspiring. A graduate of Sabhi Siddhi College and Elphinstone College, he first dipped his toes into game development with an expanded take on Tic-Tac-Toe, called Plot Fork. The game’s success led him to pursue computer graphics at Purdue University in Indiana.
