Larry Lauria is an award winning animator, director and teacher.

His animation career spans over 30 years and includes animation and direction on feature, television, commercial and interactive projects. The projects he has worked on have garnered over 50 awards including Emmys, Addys, Codys and even a few BAFTA awards.

Besides being a working animator and artist, Larry is much sought out internationally as an animation/ layout and character design instructor. He has worked in Cologne, London, Dublin, New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and many other cities across the U.S.

Prior to moving to Wilmington Island, Georgia, Larry was head of animation at the Disney Institute in Orlando, Florida. Before Disney, he solidified his reputation as a renowned educator and curriculum expert as Course Coordinator/Instructor at Senior College Ballyfermot in Dublin, Ireland - one of the top three animation programs in the world.

In recent years, Larry has been recognized by WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN TEACHERS, five times.

Larry has been a moderator at Animation World Network since 1999. His website, LARRY’S TOON INSTITUTE is recognized around the world as a trusted animation resource.