RESULTS: DreamWorks Animation is affiliated with Joel Crawford, director The Croods: A New Age. The studio has developed the first look and managed a contract with Crawford, an animation veterinarian, in a contract made by Margie Cohn, President, DreamWorks Animation. This comes after the Croods A sequel has been released in theaters and will first appear on Premium VOD on Friday.
“I am so pleased that Joel will continue to contribute creatively to the future of DreamWorks,” said Cohn. “Joel’s relentless boldness is reflected in every framework of his work, and in the way he collaborates with his team. Whatever the next film will be, it will definitely be beautifully curated, hilarious and will give the audience warmth as that is what Joel does. ”
“DreamWorks has been my home for many years and every day I am inspired by the amazing artists that I am so fortunate to call my colleagues,” said Crawford. “I’m really looking forward to jumping into my next film in such a creative and collaborative environment!”
as well The Croods: A New Age, Crawford directed the Special Holiday Trolls, started on NBC in 2017. He joined DreamWorks Animation in 2006 and quickly became a founding story artist on Trolls, Shrek Ever After, Rise of the Guardians, Kung Fu Panda 1, 2 & 3, and Bee film. He was also a story artist The Spongebob Movie: Spitting out of water and Alvin & The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked.
Crawford is represented by Sandy Weinberg at the Summit Talent and Literary Agency.