Januel P. Mercado

Januel P. Mercado is a feature animation director, storyboard artist, and writer who has been a key figure at DreamWorks Animation since 2008. A graduate of San Jose State University, Mercado began his career as a story artist on the acclaimed film Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011). He went on to contribute to several major animated productions, including Turbo (2013), Penguins of Madagascar (2014), and Trolls (2016). In 2022, he made his co-directorial debut with the critically acclaimed Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, alongside Joel Crawford. The film, part of the Shrek franchise, earned Mercado nominations for prestigious awards such as the Academy Award and BAFTA, solidifying his reputation as a talented director in the animation industry.

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