AJ Dungo (He/Him)

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AJ DUNGO is an illustrator and graduate of the ArtCenter College of Design (California). Equally active in advertising (Nike, Vissla, Skechers...) and editorial work (The New York Times, Esquire...), he published his first graphic novel, In Waves, in 2019 with Nobrow/Flying Eye Books Ltd, and with Casterman for the French edition. In 2026, he returns to comics with the publication of a new graphic novel, Skating Wilder, once again with Flying Eye Books and Casterman. If you’re looking for him, you’ll probably find him surfing somewhere around Los Angeles.

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Saturday 10/24

In Waves: Memory in Motion

Phuong Mai Nguyen | AJ Dungo | Netflix Animation Studios

In Waves, the first animated film to open Critics’ Week at the Cannes Film Festival, tells the true story of two young surfers who embrace love and life, hand in hand. Join director Phuong Mai Nguyen and graphic novelist AJ Dungo as they discuss adapting AJ’s autobiographical work for the screen. Dive into the deeply personal story at the heart of the film, the unique artistry behind its visual style, and discover how the intimate memoir became a moving cinematic experience.

Skill Level: General Audience

AJ Dungo (He/Him)

In Waves: Memory in Motion

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