Directing
Chris Appelhans
- Born
- 1980-04-28 · Firth, Idaho, USA
- Filmography
- 12 titles on TMDB
About Chris Appelhans
Chris Appelhans (born April 28, 1980) is an American illustrator, production designer, and director known for writing/directing Sony Pictures Animation's Wish Dragon (2021) and co-directing KPop Demon Hunters (2025). He started as a concept artist for films like Monster House, The Princess and the Frog, and Coraline, earning an Annie Award nomination for Coraline, and has illustrated children's books like A Greyhound, a Groundhog. He studied at Art Center College of Design and resides in Los Angeles with his wife, author Maurene Goo. Their son was born in 2020.
Backdrop from Wish Dragon
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Upcoming film projects involving Chris Appelhans.
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Writer · Director
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Writer
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Films & television
11 titles
Director · Screenplay
Art Department Manager
Visual Development
Conceptual Design
Visual Development
Art Department Manager · Additional Writing · Character Designer
Art Department Manager
Conceptual Design
Hot Towel Waiter / Nomani Retailer (voice) · Director · Writer
Writer · Director
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