Overview
Joel Crawford is an American storyboard artist and director best known for his work on several DreamWorks Animation films, including The Croods: A New Age (2020) and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022).
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. In October 2017, Crawford signed on to direct The Croods: A New Age, replacing both Kirk DeMicco and Chris Sanders as director. 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 Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
On June 3, 2023, Crawford received an honorary degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design for his contributions to animation.
Filmography
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