BABATUNDE AKINLOYE
BIOGRAPHY
Babatunde was born and raised in Los Angeles, where he continues to pursue his passion for filmmaking and creative leadership. For the past several years, he has advanced through production roles at Walt Disney Animation Studios, most recently serving as Production Supervisor across both Story and Creative Development on upcoming feature projects. In these roles, he partners closely with directors, writers, producers, artists and studio executives to guide projects from concept through early production, balancing creative vision with strategic execution.
After earning his M.F.A. from USC’s Peter Stark Producing Program in 2018, Babatunde joined MACRO, supporting its film and television slate across all stages of development and production. He then went on to assist Oscar®-winning Producer Yvett Merino at Walt Disney Animation Studios on multiple award-winning projects, deepening his experience in all facets of production, post and team leadership. He also gained hands-on filmmaking experience at Issa Rae Productions, where he worked on digital and branded content that strengthened his storytelling instincts and production versatility.
In Summer 2017, Babatunde was selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for the inaugural Academy Gold program, a talent development and inclusion initiative for emerging filmmakers. He also interned with Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures’ VFX and Post Production team, where he gained firsthand experience in the technical and creative workflows of studio filmmaking.
A graduate of UCLA’s School of Theater, Film & Television with a B.A. in Film, Television, and Digital Media, Babatunde was honored with the UCLA Chancellor’s Service Award for his leadership and collaborative service. His journey reflects a growing dedication to producing bold, inclusive stories that inspire and connect audiences worldwide.
After earning his M.F.A. from USC’s Peter Stark Producing Program in 2018, Babatunde joined MACRO, supporting its film and television slate across all stages of development and production. He then went on to assist Oscar®-winning Producer Yvett Merino at Walt Disney Animation Studios on multiple award-winning projects, deepening his experience in all facets of production, post and team leadership. He also gained hands-on filmmaking experience at Issa Rae Productions, where he worked on digital and branded content that strengthened his storytelling instincts and production versatility.
In Summer 2017, Babatunde was selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for the inaugural Academy Gold program, a talent development and inclusion initiative for emerging filmmakers. He also interned with Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures’ VFX and Post Production team, where he gained firsthand experience in the technical and creative workflows of studio filmmaking.
A graduate of UCLA’s School of Theater, Film & Television with a B.A. in Film, Television, and Digital Media, Babatunde was honored with the UCLA Chancellor’s Service Award for his leadership and collaborative service. His journey reflects a growing dedication to producing bold, inclusive stories that inspire and connect audiences worldwide.
