McKenna Jean Harris

McKenna Jean Harris (also credited as McKenna Harris and Kenna Harris) is an American screen artist known for directing, with a career that spans writing, storyboarding, and executive producing. Born July 14, 1994, in Valencia, California, Harris has built a reputation for shaping character-driven animated storytelling.

Harris is closely associated with Pixar, where their work has helped bring modern studio animation to life through clear visual planning and emotionally grounded direction. Moving between departments, they have contributed as a filmmaker who understands both the script and the storyboard language that translates ideas into on-screen moments.

Among Harris’s most recognized credits is directing the Pixar short Ciao Alberto (2021). They are also set to direct the upcoming feature Toy Story 5 (2026), placing them among the key creative voices guiding one of animation’s most enduring franchises.

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