Stephan Franck

Visionary of animation, Stephan Franck was born in 1963, in Paris, France. He embarked on his prolific career in the early 1990s, specializing in animation and fantasy genres with notable works including "The Iron Giant", "Despicable Me", and "The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow", earning him a nomination for an Annie Award. Franck's unique authorial style is characterized by his inventive use of animation to create compelling narratives and richly drawn characters.

On a personal note, Stephan Franck is a rare gem in the film industry, whose deep love for animation and storytelling shines through in every frame of his work.