my story
Todd Waterman is an animation director, producer, and storyteller whose career spans iconic studios, global productions, and some of the most recognizable animated franchises of the past several decades. His work includes Emmy-nominated directing on Transformers Prime, feature animation at Walt Disney Animation Studios on Mulan, and serving as executive producer and supervising director on the modern revival of The VeggieTales Show. He continues to develop new projects across feature, series, and vertical-first platforms.
A versatile creative with international experience across Manila, Beijing, Mumbai, Dublin, London, and beyond, Todd has led teams on major series, mentored artists around the world, and previously headed an animation studio, overseeing production and creative direction across multiple platforms.
A former Division I and professional-level soccer player, Todd even played non-league football in London while animating on Steven’s Spielberg’s We’re Back: A Dinosaur’s Story — a blend of athletic discipline and creative drive that continues to shape his leadership today.
Today, Todd is the founder of GLO Films, an independent production company dedicated to character-driven storytelling, elevated animation, and globally minded productions. He is based in Tustin Ranch, California, where he enjoys his time with family, cycling, tennis, and a life filled with creativity, movement, and meaningful collaboration.