An American film director, producer, and writer, he is best known for his work on animated features. He co-directed the critically acclaimed "Kung Fu Panda" (2008), which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. He also directed "The Little Prince" (2015), an adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved novella, which received praise for its innovative animation style. Earlier in his career, he gained recognition for the stop-motion short "More" (1998), earning an Academy Award nomination.