Why “Light of the World” animator left Disney

What happens when your dream job at Disney clashes with your faith? Tom Bancroft, a legendary animator from Disney’s “second golden age,” was told the subtle Christian themes in a film made executives “uncomfortable” and was even asked to remove a cross from a church in the movie. That was the moment that changed everything.

Now, Tom is directing a brand new, feature-length animated film about the life of Jesus called “Light of the World,” and he’s applying the lessons he learned from Disney to create kingdom-focused content with a level of excellence that will inspire the next generation.