AT&T and Pixar Animation Studios collaborate to engage students with Disney and Pixar’s film “Elio” through special experiences and workshops.
“As ‘Elio’ shows us, the journey to belonging is fueled by connection,” said Melissa Arnoldi, executive vice president and general manager of AT&T Business. “Our decades-long relationship with Disney is rooted in more than technology – it’s about creating meaningful experiences that inspire and empower. By blending creativity and connectivity, we’re helping the next generation discover their potential and connect to greater possibilities.”
As part of this collaboration, 12 students from the East Oakland Youth Development Center – one of AT&T’s Connected Learning Centers (CLCs) – visited Pixar Animation Studios for hands-on workshops with virtual reality demos, recording sessions, a studio tour and a showing of “Elio” footage.
In addition, students from the Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund (SALEF) - an AT&T CLC in Los Angeles - attended the blue-carpet premiere of “Elio” as AT&T’s special guests. Former CLC student Gia Duarte, who used the center’s connectivity resources to apply to college, became a student reporter on the blue carpet, interviewing CLC peers. Like “Elio,” Gia’s story highlights the greater possibilities that can be reached with curiosity, friendship and connection.
Students from eight CLCs in cities across the country watched special “Elio” screenings, reinforcing the film’s themes of belonging and discovery while highlighting AT&T’s ongoing commitment to bridging the digital divide.
AT&T has a longstanding relationship with The Walt Disney Company and is an Official Sponsor of the Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort and Disney Cruise Line. We love exploring new opportunities to collaborate and bringing connectivity to guests and consumers in new and exciting ways.
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