Mark Gustafson

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).

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)

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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.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Guillermo del Toro  •  Mark Gustafson
CAST:  Gregory Mann  •  David Bradley  •  Ron Perlman  •  Tilda Swinton

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.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Guillermo del Toro  •  Mark Gustafson
CAST:  Gregory Mann  •  David Bradley  •  Ron Perlman  •  Tilda Swinton

Arnold Escapes from Church (1988)

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

DIRECTION:  Craig Bartlett
CAST:  Charles Rehwalt  •  Laura Conheim  •  Larry Bafia  •  Webster Colcord

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

DIRECTION:  Craig Bartlett
CAST:  Charles Rehwalt  •  Laura Conheim  •  Larry Bafia  •  Webster Colcord

Will Vinton's Claymation Easter (1992)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Gustafson
CAST:  Jim Cummings  •  Tim Conner  •  Michele Mariana  •  Todd Tolces

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Gustafson
CAST:  Jim Cummings  •  Tim Conner  •  Michele Mariana  •  Todd Tolces

Mr. Resistor (1994)

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

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

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Bride of Resistor (1997)

Mr. Resistor tries to catch himself a woman.  (more)

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Mr. Resistor tries to catch himself a woman.  (more)

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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022)

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.  (more)

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CAST:  Guillermo del Toro  •  Cate Blanchett  •  Tilda Swinton  •  Ewan McGregor

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.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Guillermo del Toro  •  Cate Blanchett  •  Tilda Swinton  •  Ewan McGregor