Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
2022
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Years active. 2006–present. 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 animator who has worked on films such as Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, The Croods: A New Age, and Rise of the Guardians. He has also been involved in projects like Kung Fu Panda, Trolls, and The Lego Movie 2.
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Mar 4, 2023 · Learn how Joel Crawford, who started drawing as a 5-year-old after a wall fell on him, became the director of 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' and 'The Croods: A New Age'. Discover his creative process, inspirations and challenges in making animated features.
Feb 12, 2023 · The director of the DreamWorks Animation sequel talks about his Oscar nomination, his voice cast and the challenges of animation. He also shares his views on how the industry should respect and recognize the technical artists behind the scenes.
Feb 17, 2023 · Joel Crawford, a former story artist at DreamWorks Animation, talks about his directorial debut and the emotional resonance of the film. He reveals how he balanced humor, themes, and animation style to create a story that challenges and entertains audiences of all ages.
Feb 26, 2021 · Learn how Joel Crawford, the first-time feature director of The Croods sequel, crafted a celebration of community and family in a fantastical world. He shares his experiences, challenges and inspirations for the Oscar-contending animated film.
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...
