OLIVIER STAPHYLAS
Olivier Staphylas is a quality filmmaker and director with a global market understanding. Olivier has innovated and led animation teams and productions worldwide for more than 16 years.
Olivier began his career at Dreamworks Animation on "Kung Fu Panda." He helped develop characters for "How to Train Your Dragon," and supervised & animated Puss in "Puss in Boots." He quickly became the Head of Character Animation for Dreamworks in India, helming "The Penguins of Madagascar."
Olivier then took on the Head of Character Animation position at Oriental Dreamworks in Shanghai, China. During his time there, Olivier was exposed to directorial opportunities.
He is currently attached to direct an original animated feature at Sony Pictures Animation and multiple film & TV projects.