Januel Mercado
Directing · Director · Co-Director · Story
Born Nov 23, 1984 · Stockton, California, USA
Active 2011–present
Januel Patricio Mercado (born November 23, 1984) is a Filipino-American feature animation director, storyboard artist, and writer. A San Jose State University graduate, he has been with DreamWorks Animation since 2008.
Filmography
Forgotten Island (2026) — Writer · DirectorPuss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — Band Member / Baker's Dozen Gang Member (voice) · Co-DirectorKung Fu Panda 2 (2011) — Story ArtistThe Croods: A New Age (2020) — Shaman Monkey (voice) · Head of StoryThe Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019) — Additional StoryboardingThe Lego Ninjago Movie (2017) — Story ArtistHarvey Beaks (2015) — DirectorDear Diary: World's First Pranks (2021) — Director · StoryThe Trident (2023) — Executive Producer