Jared Bush is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and animation executive known for his work with Walt Disney Animation Studios. He co-directed and co-wrote Zootopia, wrote Moana, and directed and co-wrote Encanto, contributing to several of Disney's most acclaimed contemporary animated films. Both Zootopia and Encanto received the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. In addition to his creative work, Bush has taken on a major leadership role at Walt Disney Animation Studios, combining filmmaking with the creative direction of the studio.