Pratt x Japan Society – Foreign Exchange: Anime Visionaries

November 19, 2025 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Myrtle Hall Digital Plaza

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Event flyer for the Japan Society's Foreign Exchange Series featuring two speakers: Justin Leach, producer of "Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence," and LeSean Thomas, creator and director of "Cannon Busters" and supervising director of "The Boondocks." The event is on Wednesday, November 19, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at Pratt Institute Myrtle Hall, 3rd Floor, Digital Plaza, 536 Myrtle Avenue. Includes a QR code to RSVP and details about post-event refreshments and a tour.

The Pratt Institute’s Department of Digital Arts and Animation is pleased to welcome the Japan Society’s Foreign Exchange Series!

About Foreign Exchange

The Foreign Exchange series explores the cross-cultural dialogue between Japan and the U.S. through the popular arts. It spotlights creators blending borders and recognizes the art of Japan’s popular arts in unique creator-to-creator conversations.

Featured Event: Talk & Screening

Join us for a special talk and screening with three trailblazing anime visionaries:

Justin Leach (Producer of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence)

LeSean Thomas (Creator/Director of Cannon Busters, Supervising Director of The Boondocks)

This is a unique opportunity to hear from creators driving the conversation in international animation and digital arts.