Theatrical Marketing & Comms

Mike Gortz
Director of Worldwide Marketing
Walt Disney Animation Studios

Mike Gortz is the Director of Worldwide Marketing at Walt Disney Animation Studios, where he leads cross-line of business collaboration, strategic and creative alignment with filmmakers, and the development and distribution of assets for global marketing campaigns. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder and his Disney career began in 2008 with internships at the Disneyland Resort and Disney Television Animation. He joined the marketing and franchise team at Walt Disney Animation Studios in 2010, contributing to the successful campaigns for beloved films like “Tangled,” “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Moana,” and Academy Award®-winning titles such as “Frozen,” “Zootopia,” and “Big Hero 6.”

In addition to his contributions to animated features, he has worked across other areas of the company, including fan engagement programs for The Walt Disney Studios as well as the Disney+ product marketing team during its first year of launch. His work ensures the stories from Walt Disney Animation Studios are shared with fans across the globe. He currently lives in Southern California with his wife, who he met at Disney Animation, and his two sons.

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