Tim Johnson (film director)
| Tim Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chicago[1] |
| Education | Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Film director, Animator |
| Years active | 1990 - Present |
| Employer | DreamWorks Animation |
Tim Johnson is an American animation director. Johnson has directed in many films such as Antz, Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas and Over the Hedge.
Career
Johnson studied at Northwestern University where he earned a BA in English Literature. He also produced two animated films; both of which earned Richard Grant Organization Awards.[2]
Upon graduating, he worked for two years as a freelance animator and director. His introduction to computer animation came in 1985 while he worked on the staff at Post Effects in Chicago.[2] He later joined Pacific Data Images (PDI) in 1988 and two years later co-founded the studio's Character Animation Group.[2] He also directed the first CG Pillsbury Doughboy commercial.
Johnson won two Annie awards on Antz and Over the Hedge, an Audience Award on Over the Hedge, and a Grand Prize for The Simpsons' "Treehouse of Horror VI".
He served as executive producer for How to Train Your Dragon in 3D.
He has most recently served as the director of the Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special, and is set to direct for DreamWorks Animation a 2014 animated feature film adaptation of The True Meaning of Smekday, titled Happy Smekday!.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Antz | Director, Idea |
| 2000 | Cyberworld | Director: Antz segment |
| 2001 | Shrek | Special Thanks |
| 2003 | Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas | Director |
| 2006 | Over the Hedge | Director, Screen Story |
| Hammy's Boomerang Adventure | Creative Consultant | |
| 2010 | How To Train Your Dragon | Executive Producer |
| 2014 | Happy Smekday! [3] | Director |
| TBA | Rumblewick [4] | Director |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Treehouse of Horror VI | Animation Director |
| 2010 | Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special | Director |
References
- ^ Mastrantonio, Rilio (May 13, 2006). "Tim Johnson / Wanda Sykes Interview: Over The Hedge". Hollywood Snitch. Retrieved November 5, 2012.
- ^ a b c "HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (2010) - Crew info". Visual Hollywood. Retrieved November 5, 2012.
- ^ a b "Jim Parsons and Rihanna to Voice DreamWorks Animation's Happy Smekday!". DreamWorks Animation. ComingSoon.net. June 20, 2012. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
- ^ "DreamWorks Animation Conjures Up Rumblewick" (Press release). DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. 2011-03-03. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
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