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Paul Topolos

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Illustrator & Concept Designer at Pixar Animation Studios

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Paul Topolos Biography

Paul Topolos grew up in Northern California and studied fine art in the US and UK. His lifelong interest in movies led him into the entertainment industry where he began work as a storyboard artist for the video game division of his childhood hero, George Lucas.

After learning many skills and working on several well received projects he went on to Lucasfilm where he briefly storyboarded on Star Wars Episode I and later was a pre-visualization matte painter on Star Wars Episode II.

In 2002, Topolos came to Pixar Animation Studios. He has worked on almost every Pixar films such as The Incredibles, Cars, Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, Wall-E and more, doing landscapes, concept paintings, colour studies, photographic paintings, storyboards and model paintings. His recent works include additional production art work for Toy Story 3.

He has also spoken and taught around the world and is currently using his time outside of work to complete his first children's book.

Speaking Topics
  • A Film Artist’s Journey Through Innovation

  • Storytelling Through Visuals

  • Paul Topolos has been an artist at Pixar Animation Studios for thirteen years and has worked on every feature film since Finding Nemo, including the latest, Inside Out. Before that he worked at Lucasfilm on Star Wars Episode I and Episode II plus many critically acclaimed video games at LucasArts Entertainment. He will give a talk on the creative process in motion pictures and video games using his experiences from the past two decades. He will show through images and first hand accounts how the artwork for movies and games are based in the classic arts and the oldest traditions of storytelling. The talk will be both historical and autobiographical. Paul's childhood in the early 70's and his interest in the space program and movies led to a love of Star Trek and Star Wars. His father buying an Apple II computer at the age of twelve got him interested in painting digitally and after a traditional art education, these skills and experiences led him to work for his childhood heroes, George Lucas and later Steve Jobs.

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  • What are the speaker fees for Paul Topolos

    Speaking fees for Paul Topolos, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Paul Topolos are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul Topolos, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Paul Topolos speak about?

    Paul Topolos is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Architecture, Art, Arts & Humanities, Business, Creativity Speakers, Culture, Innovation, Lifestyle, Television Stars, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Paul Topolos travel from?

    Paul Topolos generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Paul Topolos’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Paul Topolos for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Paul Topolos for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Paul Topolos or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Paul Topolos

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5 out of 5

Illustrator & Concept Designer at Pixar Animation Studios

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Paul Topolos Biography

Paul Topolos grew up in Northern California and studied fine art in the US and UK. His lifelong interest in movies led him into the entertainment industry where he began work as a storyboard artist for the video game division of his childhood hero, George Lucas.

After learning many skills and working on several well received projects he went on to Lucasfilm where he briefly storyboarded on Star Wars Episode I and later was a pre-visualization matte painter on Star Wars Episode II.

In 2002, Topolos came to Pixar Animation Studios. He has worked on almost every Pixar films such as The Incredibles, Cars, Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, Wall-E and more, doing landscapes, concept paintings, colour studies, photographic paintings, storyboards and model paintings. His recent works include additional production art work for Toy Story 3.

He has also spoken and taught around the world and is currently using his time outside of work to complete his first children's book.

Paul Topolos Speaking Topics

  • A Film Artist’s Journey Through Innovation

  • Storytelling Through Visuals

  • Paul Topolos has been an artist at Pixar Animation Studios for thirteen years and has worked on every feature film since Finding Nemo, including the latest, Inside Out. Before that he worked at Lucasfilm on Star Wars Episode I and Episode II plus many critically acclaimed video games at LucasArts Entertainment. He will give a talk on the creative process in motion pictures and video games using his experiences from the past two decades. He will show through images and first hand accounts how the artwork for movies and games are based in the classic arts and the oldest traditions of storytelling. The talk will be both historical and autobiographical. Paul's childhood in the early 70's and his interest in the space program and movies led to a love of Star Trek and Star Wars. His father buying an Apple II computer at the age of twelve got him interested in painting digitally and after a traditional art education, these skills and experiences led him to work for his childhood heroes, George Lucas and later Steve Jobs.

Paul Topolos Videos

  • Paul Topolos - Painting Paris for Ratatouille
    Painting Paris for Ratatouille: A Matte Painter at Pixar
  • View 2007 | Paul Topolos - The Paris Skylines of Ratatouille ...
    ANIMATION & VFX Paul Topolos Digital Matte Painter The Paris Skylines of Ratatouille: An artistic look at a technical process Pixar Animation ...
  • Paul Topolos: Journey to Pixar - Drawing Research Group
    In the first of three short videos, Journey to Pixar, artist and designer Paul Topolos reflects on his passion for paper, and his fascination for...

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  • How do I book Paul Topolos to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Paul Topolos for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Paul Topolos, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Paul Topolos or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Paul Topolos

    Speaking fees for Paul Topolos, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Paul Topolos are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul Topolos, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Paul Topolos speak about?

    Paul Topolos is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Architecture, Art, Arts & Humanities, Business, Creativity Speakers, Culture, Innovation, Lifestyle, Television Stars, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Paul Topolos travel from?

    Paul Topolos generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Paul Topolos’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Paul Topolos for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Paul Topolos for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Paul Topolos or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Paul Topolos is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as A Film Artist’s Journey Through Innovation , Storytelling Through Visuals and. The estimated speaking fee range to book Paul Topolos for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Paul Topolos generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Matthew Luhn, Duncan Wardle, Glen Keane, Cesar Kuriyama and Deanna Marsigliese. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paul Topolos for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Paul Topolos Speaking Topics

  • A Film Artist’s Journey Through Innovation

  • Storytelling Through Visuals

  • Paul Topolos has been an artist at Pixar Animation Studios for thirteen years and has worked on every feature film since Finding Nemo, including the latest, Inside Out. Before that he worked at Lucasfilm on Star Wars Episode I and Episode II plus many critically acclaimed video games at LucasArts Entertainment. He will give a talk on the creative process in motion pictures and video games using his experiences from the past two decades. He will show through images and first hand accounts how the artwork for movies and games are based in the classic arts and the oldest traditions of storytelling. The talk will be both historical and autobiographical. Paul's childhood in the early 70's and his interest in the space program and movies led to a love of Star Trek and Star Wars. His father buying an Apple II computer at the age of twelve got him interested in painting digitally and after a traditional art education, these skills and experiences led him to work for his childhood heroes, George Lucas and later Steve Jobs.

Paul Topolos Speaker Videos

  • Paul Topolos - Painting Paris for Ratatouille
    Painting Paris for Ratatouille: A Matte Painter at Pixar
    View 2007 | Paul Topolos - The Paris Skylines of Ratatouille ...
    ANIMATION & VFX Paul Topolos Digital Matte Painter The Paris Skylines of Ratatouille: An artistic look at a technical process Pixar Animation ...
  • Paul Topolos: Journey to Pixar - Drawing Research Group
    In the first of three short videos, Journey to Pixar, artist and designer Paul Topolos reflects on his passion for paper, and his fascination for early special effects films like Star Trek and Star...

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