Biography
John Canemaker has won an Academy Award, an Emmy and a Peabody Award for his animation and is an internationally-renowned animation historian and teacher. A key figure in American independent animation, Canemaker’s work has a distinctive personal style emphasizing emotion, personality and dynamic visual expression. His film, The Moon and the Son: An Imagined Conversation, won an Oscar in 2005 for Best Animated Short, as well as an Emmy. A 28-minute autobiographical essay about a troubled father/son relationship, The Moon and the Son marked a personal and professional breakthrough in animation storytelling. Canemaker is also a noted author who has written nine books on animation, as well as numerous essays, articles and monographs for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, among other publications.
Known For
Tyrus: The Tyrus Wong Sto...
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Frank and Ollie
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Cartoon Carnival
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The Fantasia Legacy: The ...
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Earthday Birthday
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Lady's Pedigree: The Maki...
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Disney's 'Snow White and ...
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Dalí & Disney: A Date wit...
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From Rags to Riches: The ...
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Forging the Frame: The Ro...
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