Biography
Mark Gustafson (September 19, 1959 – February 1, 2024) was an American animator and film director. He was known for co-directing the film Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022). It won Best Animated Feature at the 95th Academy Awards. He shared the award with Guillermo del Toro, Gary Ungar, and Alex Bulkley. Gustafson was the animation director of the film Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009).
Known For
Complete Filmography
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema
2022
as Self
With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the maki...
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
2022
Director
During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
2009
Animation Director
The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with t...
Joe Blow
2004
Director, Writer
Poor Joe puts his all into making his first date a perfect evening, only to have the effort of seduction get the better of him.
Ananda
2003
Director
Directed by Mike Smith and Mark Gustafson for Sony Dreams.
Bride of Resistor
1997
Director, Writer
Mr. Resistor tries to catch himself a woman.
Mr. Resistor
1994
Animation, Director, Writer
In a basement, Mr. Resistor, who's made out of wires and spare parts, goes in search of some new arms.
Will Vinton's Claymation Easter
1992
Screenplay, Animation, Director
Claymation Easter marks the return of Wilshire Pig, with an absurd plan to kidnap the Easter Bunny just days before the holiday and launch himself as ...
Will Vinton's Claymation Comedy of Horrors
1991
Screenplay
Wilshire Pig and Sheldon Snail discover a map to uncover Doctor Frankenswine's monster. All kinds of mishaps ensue in their quest.
Meet the Raisins!
1988
Story
Meet the Raisins! spoofs musical documentaries with its use of anthropomorphic food characters. Through its historical perspective, the special also p...
Arnold Escapes from Church
1988
as Congregation (voice)
Our favorite football head Arnold goes to church and daydreams about the 23rd psalm.
The Adventures of Mark Twain
1985
Animation
Based on elements from the stories of Mark Twain, this feature-length Claymation fantasy follows the adventures of Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher and Huck...