Chris Butler (filmmaker)
Chris Butler (born 1974)[1] is an English storyboard artist, writer and director, known for his works at Laika, such as ParaNorman and Missing Link, which were both nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.[2]
Chris Butler | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1974 (age 47–48) Liverpool, England |
| Alma mater | University for the Creative Arts |
| Occupation | Storyboard artist, writer, director, designer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
He studied animation at the University for the Creative Arts in south England[3] and is an alumnus of Hugh Baird College in Merseyside.[1]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Storyboard artist | Designer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Tigger Movie | No | No | No | Yes | Sequence co-director Character designer |
| 2005 | Tarzan 2 | No | No | Yes | No | |
| Corpse Bride | No | No | Yes | No | ||
| 2008 | The Tale of Despereaux | No | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2009 | Coraline | No | No | Yes | No | Storyboard Supervisor |
| 2012 | ParaNorman | Yes | Yes | No | No | Directorial debut Co-directed by Sam Fell |
| 2016 | Kubo and the Two Strings | No | Yes | No | No | Co-written with Marc Haimes Head of Story |
| 2019 | Missing Link | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Character designer |
| TBA | Wildwood[4] | No | Yes | No | No |
Television
| Year | Title | Storyboard artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-2004 | Mr. Bean: The Animated Series | Yes | 10 episodes |
References
- "Liverpool-born writer and director Chris Butler talks about his new film ParaNorman - Liverpool Echo". 10 September 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- "Oscars winners and nominees 2013: Complete list - LA Times". Los Angeles Times. 25 February 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- "UCA Graduate Nominated for Oscar - UK Broadcast News | 15/01/2013".
- "Laika Finds Its Next Movie in Travis Knight-Helmed Adaptation of Colin Meloy Novel 'Wildwood'". 15 September 2021.
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