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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. Director: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Joel Crawford is known for Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), The Croods: A New Age (2020) and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019).
Director Joel Crawford behind the scenes of 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.' The movie is also funny, it must be said, with guffaw-worthy humor that rivals even the edgiest one-liners from the original Shrek.
Jan 10, 2023 · The filmmaker talks about the new art style, the fairy tale influences and the voice cast of the animated sequel. He reveals how he wanted to take the character beyond the original and into darker territory.
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...
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 27, 2022 · Joel Crawford talks about his vision for the sequel to Puss in Boots, a fairy tale adventure with a darker tone and a painterly style. He reveals how he used Grimm's Fairy Tales, spaghetti westerns and samurai movies as inspiration for the story and the characters.
