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Chris Appelhans. Chris Appelhans is an American illustrator, production designer, and film director born in Idaho. [1] His independent artistic work appears in galleries around the United States.
YearTitleCredited As(director)Credited As(writer)2025K-Pop: Demon HuntersYesNo2021YesYes2019NoNo2016NoNoChris Appelhans is known for Wish Dragon (2021), Coraline (2009) and City of Ember (2008).
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Chris Appelhans is the writer and director of Sony Pictures Animation’s feature film “Wish Dragon.” Prior to joining Sony Pictures Animation, Appelhans wrote and developed several original projects with major studios including Disney, Laika and Paramount.
Jun 9, 2021 · Director Chris Appelhans discusses the origin story and martial art influences behind his latest Netflix animated film Wish Dragon.
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Jun 11, 2021 · ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke with director Chris Appelhans about living in China for three years, how the idea for Wish Dragon came to be, and Jackie Chan’s involvement.
Sep 1, 2021 · This week I'm talking to Chris Appelhans, writer and director of Netflix animated movie, Wish Dragon and illustrator of picture books, Sparky! (written by Jenny Offill), and A Greyhound, A Groundhog (written by Emily Jenkins).