Jon Schnepp

A true visionary in the realm of animation and horror, Jon Schnepp was born in 1967 in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States. He was active as a director from the mid-90s until his untimely death in 2018, notably pioneering in the genres of animation and documentary, with his most famous works including "Metalocalypse," "The Venture Bros.," and the critically acclaimed documentary "The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?" Though he never won an award at a major film festival, his unique authorial style, marked by a dark and surreal humor, left an indelible mark on the industry. Schnepp is remembered not only as a master of his craft, but as a passionate artist whose love for his work was palpable in every frame he directed.