Joel Crawford
Directing · Director · Story · Storyboard Artist
Born Mar 9, 1975 · Long Beach, , California, USA
Active 2011–present
Joel Crawford is an American film director and storyboard artist. He is best known for directing the DreamWorks Animation films The Croods: A New Age (2020) and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), with the latter nominated him for the…
Filmography
Forgotten Island (2026) — Writer · DirectorPuss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — Band Member / Baker's Dozen Gang Member (voice) · DirectorRise of the Guardians (2012) — Storyboard ArtistKung Fu Panda 2 (2011) — Story ArtistThe Croods: A New Age (2020) — Guy's Father (voice) · DirectorThe Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019) — Additional StoryboardingThe SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015) — Storyboard ArtistTrolls Holiday (2017) — DirectorDear Diary: World's First Pranks (2021) — StoryThe Trident (2023) — Executive Producer