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film company executive

Will Vinton, American Film company executive. Recipient awards Advertising Age, 1986, Lion d'Argent award, 1987, Clio awards, 1987, Meet the Raisins, First Prize Amnesty Animation Festival, 1989. Member International Animated Film Association (Best Animation east region 1985).

Background

Vinton, Will was born on November 17, 1947 in McMinnville, Oregon, United States. Son of Gale B. and Saima Vinton.

Education

Bachelor in Architecture, University of California, Berkeley, 1971.

Career

Cameraman, editor, Northwestern, Inc., Portland, Oregon, 1971-1972; producer, director, Odyssey Prodns., Portland, 1973-1975; chairman, chief Executive officer, Will Vinton Prodns., Inc., Portland, since 1975.

Achievements

  • Will Vinton has been listed as a noteworthy Film company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Animated Film Association (Best Animation east region 1985).

Interests

  • Avocations: water sports, yachting.

Connections

Father:
Gale B. Vinton

Mother:
Saima Vinton

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Awards

  • Recipient awards Advertising Age, 1986, Lion d'Argent award, 1987, Clio awards, 1987, Meet the Raisins, First Prize Amnesty Animation Festival, 1989.