Masha Ellsworth is a lead technical director in Pixar Animation Studios' characters department and an indie filmmaker. She began her career in 2007 as an intern on Ratatouille and later contributed to Pixar films like UP, Toy Story 3, Coco, and Turning Red. Born in northern Ukraine, Ellsworth earned a double degree in Computer Science and Visual Art from Brigham Young University. Beyond her Pixar work, she has directed and produced two award-winning animated shorts, Little t and Bound, collaborating with international teams. Her dual roles showcase her passion for both technical innovation and storytelling.