Mark Gustafson

Directing

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).

Filmography Movies

Acting

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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

7.5(0.1K)

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 making.

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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

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Arnold Escapes from Church

7.0(0.0K)

Our favorite football head Arnold goes to church and daydreams about the 23rd psalm.

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Arnold Escapes from Church

Congregation (voice)

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The Adventures of Mark Twain

6.8(0.1K)

Based on elements from the stories of Mark Twain, this feature-length Claymation fantasy follows the adventures of Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher and Huck Finn as they stowaway aboard the interplanetary balloon of Mark Twain. Twain, disgusted with the human race, is intent upon finding Halley's Comet and crashing into it, achieving his "destiny." It's up to Tom, Becky, and Huck to convince him that his judgment is wrong and that he still has much to offer humanity that might make a difference. Their efforts aren't just charitable; if they fail, they will share Twain's fate. Along the way, they use a magical time portal to get a detailed overview of the Twain philosophy, observing the "historical" events that inspired his works.

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The Adventures of Mark Twain

Calaveras Miner (voice)

Production

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Mr. Resistor

7.9(0.0K)

In a basement, Mr. Resistor, who's made out of wires and spare parts, goes in search of some new arms.

Fantastic Mr. Fox

7.8(6.1K)

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 the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.

Mr. Resistor

7.9(0.0K)

In a basement, Mr. Resistor, who's made out of wires and spare parts, goes in search of some new arms.

Bride of Resistor

7.8(0.0K)

Mr. Resistor tries to catch himself a woman.

Bride of Resistor

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Mr. Resistor tries to catch himself a woman.

Mr. Resistor

7.9(0.0K)

In a basement, Mr. Resistor, who's made out of wires and spare parts, goes in search of some new arms.

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

8.0(3.3K)

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.

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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

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Meet the Raisins!

6.3(0.0K)

An animated mockumentary follows a group of anthropomorphic raisins from their early beginnings to musical stardom, decline, and eventual comeback. Through interviews, performances, and archival-style footage, the special explores the group’s history and rise to fame.

Will Vinton's Claymation Easter

7.5(0.0K)

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 the first ever Easter Pig. As one would expect, things go terribly wrong for Wilshire in a serious of disastrous and hilarious misadventures. As with all of Will Vinton's creations, totally off-the-wall comedy is matched with eye-popping animation.

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Will Vinton's Claymation Easter

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