Andreas Deja

For those just discovering it, MUSHKA is streaming! A hand-drawn short close to my heart, and I’m grateful for every viewer. #MUSHKA #HandDrawnAnimation #IndependentAnimation #AnimationFilm #AnimatedShort

My January 2026 Patreon request courtesy of Nazrigar depicting Sara and her Amur Tiger companion Mushka from the 2D hand-drawn short film "Mushka" which served as the directorial debut of Disney Legends animator @OfficialAdeja. #AndreasDeja #animation #Mushka

Big News! MUSHKA has officially debuted simultaneously for sale on ALL THREE of the major platforms, Apple TV, Amazon & Google Play - a brand new announcement we are proud to share. Here’s another look at the trailer. I can’t wait for you to watch the film.

Thank you @Comic_Con and everyone who came to my panel! Grateful to share the stage with @jimjcummings, @johnram27, Chris Sanders & our amazing moderator @gmiereanu. Your passion for animation inspires me—keep drawing & dreaming! ✏️🎬✨ #ComicCon2025 #AndreasDeja #DejaDraws

@ChivaDodger Hope you enjoyed the panel!

@OfficialAdeja Getting ready to meet from far Andreas Deja at Comic Con😁😁😁 Exiting!!!

The Black Cauldron was my first Disney assignment. I sketched characters while still in Germany—some made it into early concept art. We were young & learning, but the ambition was real. 40 years later, I still have fond memories abou my start at Disney. #BlackCauldron #Animation

I spoke with #DisneyLegend @OfficialAdeja Andreas Deja about his Disney villain character design work on Beauty and Thr Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King. Full interview here: youtu.be/VdN70vgto1s?si… #SDCC #SDCC2025 #animation #TheLionKing #Disney #Aladdin #BeautyAndTheBeast

With Lilo & Stitch in the spotlight again, I couldn’t resist sketching Lilo. The moment I did—her warmth and spirit came rushing back. These characters never really leave you. 🌺💙 #LiloAndStitch #OhanaMeansFamily #DisneyAnimation #2DAnimation #Lilo

When Don Hahn asked me to illustrate African Cats, it felt like my field sketches from post-Lion King Africa had come to life. The cheetah, the lion, the elegance—it still moves me. 🐾 #AfricanCats #DisneyNature #AnimationArt #TrueLifeAdventures

Thrilled to finally share my official YouTube channel! Behind-the-scenes stories, rare pencil tests, original art, & the magic of hand-drawn animation - all in one place. Subscribe & draw along: @AndreasDejaOfficial" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@AndreasDejaOf… #AndreasDeja #2DAnimation #DisneyLegend #HandDrawn

Before The Emperor’s New Groove, I explored YZMA as a sultry diva inspired by Eartha Kitt—wildly different from what we saw in the final film. That’s the magic of traditional animation! 💜 #Yzma #AndreasDeja #DisneyAnimation #TheEmperorsNewGroove

Imagine my surprise when these early King Triton sketches resurfaced from deep in my archive! He’s furious with Ariel here—emotion I partly drew from memories of my own father, especially when my sister stayed out past curfew. #TheLittleMermaid #DisneyAnimation

Looking forward to participating in the panel for The Lion Kings 30th Anniversary. Hope to see you there - October 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in Ballroom F.

A fun 1st-ever red carpet with an ASL interpreter. So proud to be part of the inaugural SignLight Int’l Film Festival, celebrating deaf creativity, authenticity & accessibility in filmmaking! Screening MUSHKA- Sat. 4/20 @ 12:15p. Info here: signlightff.org/tickets #DEI #slff

Today I’m thinking of the amazing Disney Legend Alice Davis on what would have been her 95TH BIRTHDAY! Here's a a few great shots including Alice at work, that I’ve featured on my Deja View blog. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALICE. ❤️ 🍰

I’m thrilled to have MUSHKA be a part of such a great line up of short films at the Cleveland Int’l Film Festival.   Head to clevelandfilm.org/films/mushka-2… to get your tickets #CIFF48 #CIFF48Streams #clevelandfilm #ohiofilm #filmfestivals #independentfilm #internationalfilm #MushkaFilm

It’s ’Tell a Fairytale day’ and I can’t think of anyone that told them better than Disney Animation and the 'Nine Old Men.’ Here’s a few of my past blog posts that are fun to re-visit in celebration of the day #TellAFairyTaleDay #DisneyAnimation #Disney #Dejaview

Whether you celebrate this day of love as a sketch, a b&w drawing or in full color❤️HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!📷 My celebration includes Robin Hood & Maid Marian from Disney’s 21st Animated Film ROBIN HOOD! #HappyValentinesDay #Disney #Animation #DisneyAnimationStudios #RobinHood

Thrilled that ERIC LARSON has been honored as part of ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Hall of Fame, Class of '24. See the news: bit.ly/4bxlxZL My short MUSHKA is dedicated to him. What an honor to learn from him! #Disney #DisneyLegend #ASIFA

Fun talking with Inside The Magic about Mickey Mouse and more! Check out the whole story here: insidethemagic.net/2024/02/andrea… #MickeyMouse #Disney #Animation #Handdrawn #fun