Joel Crawford (director) explained

Joel Crawford
Alma Mater:CalArts
Years Active:2006–present

Joel Crawford is an American film director and storyboard artist. He is best known for directing the DreamWorks Animation films (2020) and (2022), the latter of which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Career

In 2006, Joel Crawford joined DreamWorks Animation, where he served as a story artist on Shrek Forever After, Rise of the Guardians, the Kung Fu Panda trilogy, and Bee Movie.[1] In October 2017, Crawford signed on to direct , replacing both Kirk DeMicco and Chris Sanders as director.[2] In November 2017, Crawford directed Trolls Holiday, a half-hour Christmas-themed spinoff of the 2016 film Trolls. In March 2021, Crawford replaced Bob Persichetti as director of the 2022 film .[3] [4]

On June 3, 2023, Crawford received an honorary degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design for his contributions to animation.[5]

Filmography

YearTitleCredited asNotes
DirectorStory artistActor
2007Bee MovieAdditional Story Artist
2008Kung Fu Panda
2010Shrek Forever After
2011Kung Fu Panda 2
2012Rise of the Guardians
2015
2016Kung Fu Panda 3
TrollsHead of story[6]
2017Trolls HolidayTV special[7]
2019
2020Role: Guy's Dad
2022Role: Baker's Dozen Member, Band Player[8]
2023Trolls Band TogetherSpecial thanks

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryFilmResult
Golden Globe AwardsFebruary 28, 2021Best Animated Feature Film[9]
Visual Effects Society AwardsApril 6, 2021Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature[10]
Golden Globe AwardsJanuary 10, 2023Best Animated Feature Film[11]
British Academy Film AwardsFebruary 19, 2023Best Animated Film[12]
Academy AwardsMarch 12, 2023Best Animated Feature[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dreamworks Inks First-Look Deal With 'The Croods: A New Age' Director Joel Crawford . . Alex Dudok . De Wit . December 18, 2020 . March 18, 2021.
  2. News: Giardina. Carolyn. 'Croods 2' Finds Its Director (Exclusive). October 18, 2017. The Hollywood Reporter. March 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20180621195504/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/croods-2-finds-director-1050172. June 21, 2018. live.
  3. Web site: DreamWorks Animation's 'Puss In Boots' Sequel & 'The Bad Guys' Get Release Dates At Universal . . Anthony . D'Alessandro . March 17, 2021 . March 18, 2021.
  4. Web site: 'Puss in Boots' Sequel With Antonio Banderas Set for Fall 2022 . . Brian . Welk . March 17, 2021 . March 18, 2021.
  5. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scad-celebrates-class-of-2023-301837369.html ”SCAD Celebrates Class of 2023”
  6. Web site: Interview: Joel Crawford talks Dreamworks' "Troll's Holiday" . Animation Scoop . Jackson . Murphy . November 22, 2017. March 18, 2021.
  7. Web site: 'DreamWorks Trolls Holiday' Musical Special Set for NBC . Animation Magazine. November 6, 2016 . March 18, 2021.
  8. Web site: 'Puss in Boots 2' Gets an Official Title, Release Date and a New Director . . Marco Vito . Oddo . March 17, 2021 . March 18, 2021.
  9. Web site: Oganesyan. Natalie. Moreau. Jordan. 3 February 2021. Golden Globes 2021: The Complete Nominations List. March 18, 2021. Variety. February 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210203182501/https://variety.com/2021/film/news/2021-golden-globes-nominations-list-nominees-1234896457/. live.
  10. Web site: VES Awards Nominations: 'Tenet', 'Midnight Sky', 'Extraction', 'Soul' & 'Mandalorian' Among Titles In Visual Effects Hunt . . Erik . Pederson . March 2, 2021 . March 18, 2021.
  11. Web site: Nordyke . Hilary Lewis,Kimberly . Lewis . Hilary . Nordyke . Kimberly . 2023-01-24 . Oscars: Full List of Nominations . 2023-01-25 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  12. Web site: Ritman . Alex . 2023-01-19 . BAFTA Awards: 'All Quiet' Leads With 14 Noms, 'Banshees,' 'Everything Everywhere' Dominate Performance Categories . 2023-01-25 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  13. Web site: Nordyke . Hilary Lewis,Kimberly . Lewis . Hilary . Nordyke . Kimberly . 2023-01-24 . Oscars: Full List of Nominations . 2023-01-25 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.

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