The Orlando Sentinel writes of a sunnier outcome for a handful of ex-WDFA-F animators: video games. “Cecropia, Inc. has hired seven former employees of Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida, which closed in March, and plans to hire up to 20 more by the end of the year, said Ann-Marie Bland, president and CEO. The Disney alumni are now working out of their homes, but Cecropia plans to lease office space in the Dr. Phillips area by Sept. 1, Bland said. The ex-Disney workers will focus on creating artwork and animation for the company’s as-yet-unnamed game. ‘Cecropia’s goal is to unite storytelling and video gaming in a way that hasn’t been tried previously,’ said Omar Khudar, founder and creative director. ‘The intent is to create personality animation in an interactive story that lets players participate in the actions and emotions of the characters,’ he said.”