Animator, screenwriter, director, and painter. Although an independent film director and producer he has worked for almost all major Hollywood film production studios and in many European co-productions of 2D and 3D animated movies. The main body of his work concerns children and the adaptation of children’s literature to animated movies. His work has won many international awards in Europe and the USA.
Having extensive experience in organizing the production of Animation films, he often assumes the role of special advisor for respective productions, while from time to time he teaches the art of Animation through intensive seminars in Schools of Fine Arts and Colleges. He has also worked for the theater, one of his major interests alongside painting, and has illustrated children’s books.
He is a lifelong member of the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (A.M.P.A.S.).