Directing
Chris Appelhans
1980 · Firth, Idaho, USA
11 films
Bio
Chris Appelhans (born April 28, 1980) is an American illustrator, production designer, and director known for writing/directing Sony Pictures Animation's Wish Dragon (2021) and co-directing KPop Demon Hunters (2025). He started as a concept artist for films like Monster House, The Princess and the Frog, and Coraline, earning an Annie Award nomination for Coraline, and has illustrated children's books like A Greyhound, a Groundhog. He studied at Art Center College of Design and resides in Los Angeles with his wife, author Maurene Goo. Their son was born in 2020.
Filmography
Coraline
Art Department Manager
KPop Demon Hunters
Director
Puss in Boots
Visual Development
The Princess and the Frog
Visual Development
Monster House
Conceptual Design
Rise of the Guardians
Art Department Manager
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Art Department Manager
Wish Dragon
Hot Towel Waiter / Nomani Retailer (voice)
City of Ember
Conceptual Design
Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel
Writer
Wish Dragon 2
Writer