UCSB alum and producer Yvett Merino nominated for an Academy Award

The Carsey-Wolf Center extends its congratulations to UCSB alum and producer Yvett Merino (Zootopia 2) for her nomination in the animated feature film category in the upcoming 98th Academy Awards. Yvett joined us in 2023 for a post-screening Q&A for her Oscar-winning film Encanto. Visit this page to watch the full conversation with moderator Dolores Inés Casillas (Chicana and Chicano Studies, UCSB).