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Joel Crawford is an American film director and storyboard artist. He is best known for directing the DreamWorks Animation films The Croods: A New Age (2020) and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), the latter of which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Joel Crawford is a director and art department member who has worked on animated films such as Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, The Croods: A New Age, and Rise of the Guardians. He has also been nominated for an Oscar and won an Annie Award for his work.
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Feb 17, 2023 · The director of the Oscar-nominated animated film talks about the themes, humor, and style of the Shrek spin-off. He reveals how he brought depth and vulnerability to the iconic cat voiced by Antonio Banderas.
MORE: 'Animation Is for Everybody': Joel Crawford on the Emotional Resonance of 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' (Exclusive) Below, Crawford shares with A.frame the five films that have most inspired his love of movies and approach to animation.
Feb 26, 2021 · Joel Crawford talks about his journey of making the Oscar-contending sequel to The Croods, a film about family and community. He shares how he evolved the script, designed the characters, and coped with the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Nov 25, 2020 · The Croods: A New Age is an animated comedy film about a prehistoric family and their rival, the Bettermans. Joel Crawford is the director of the film, which features Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds and more.
Dec 21, 2022 · ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Director Joel Crawford on Creating “a Contemporary Fairy Tale” The Dreamworks Animation feature takes a dark turn with some cues from Sergio Leone’s spaghetti...
