Chris Appelhans (He/Him)

Director

Chris Appelhans is a director of Sony Pictures Animation’s KPop Demon Hunters, now streaming on Netflix, with fellow director Maggie Kang. Appelhans wrote and directed Sony Pictures Animation’s 2021 animated feature film Wish Dragon, also streaming on Netflix. Prior to joining Sony Pictures Animation, Appelhans wrote and developed several original projects with major studios including Disney, Laika and Paramount. Appelhans began his career as a concept artist on animated hits such as The Princess and the Frog, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Monster House, before moving into production design on the stop-motion feature Coraline, which earned him an Annie Award nomination for his work on the film. Appelhans’ other credits include story artist and illustrator on The Little Prince and character designer on Rise of the Guardians. Appelhans studied illustration at the Art Center College of Design. He resides in Eagle Rock with his wife Maurene and their cat.

PARTICIPANT SCHEDULE

Friday 10/24, 6:30PM-8:45PM

KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along Screening and Q&A

Help seal the Honmoon with a sing-along screening of KPop Demon Hunters featuring the unforgettable, chart topping soundtrack of the year. Stay after for a Q&A with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and producer Michelle Wong.

Saturday 10/25, 12:00PM-1:00PM

The Making of KPop Demon Hunters

Meet the team behind KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, the hit sensation from Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix. Learn how the filmmaking team developed an original idea into a global phenomenon, blending authentic Korean culture, bonafide k-pop tunes, and a unique visual style into the unforgettable story of HUNTR/X, a group of idols charged with protecting the world from evil through the power of music.

Chris Appelhans (He/Him)

KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along Screening and Q&A

The Making of KPop Demon Hunters

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