The film was the first feature-length production from and Rich Animation Studios . Richard Rich, who had previously co-directed Disney's The Fox and the Hound , sought to create a fairy tale centered on a strong love story after leaving the studio.
: The script went through 12 drafts. A major breakthrough for the story was the moonlight mechanic : Odette only returns to human form when moonlight touches the lake, creating dramatic tension for her eventual attempt to reach the prince. Impact and Cultural Legacy The Swan Princess (1994) - IMDb The Swan Princess
: Because it avoided computer aid for coloring or ink-and-paint (unlike Disney’s CAPS system of the era), it is often cited as the end of an era for pure hand-drawn animation. The film was the first feature-length production from