Raymond Jafelice

Canadian animator and director, Raymond Jafelice, was born in 1954 in Toronto, Ontario. Active since the late 70s, Jafelice has made a name for himself primarily in the animation genre, directing well-known series such as "Babar," "Redwall," and "Rupert," and winning the Gemini Award for Best Direction in a Children's or Youth Program or Series. His authorial style is marked by a unique blend of childlike whimsy and mature storytelling, making his works appealing to a broad audience. On a personal note, Raymond Jafelice is a director who has consistently shown that animation is not just for children, but a medium capable of conveying deep, universal human emotions and experiences.