Januel P. Mercado

Januel P. Mercado is a feature animation director, storyboard artist, and writer with a career spanning over a decade at DreamWorks Animation. A graduate of San Jose State University, he began his journey in the animation industry in 2008. Mercado contributed as a story artist to several acclaimed projects, including 'Kung Fu Panda 2' (2011), 'Turbo' (2013), 'Penguins of Madagascar' (2014), and 'Trolls' (2016). He made his co-directorial debut with the 2022 animated film 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,' a sequel in the popular Shrek franchise, alongside Joel Crawford. The film received critical acclaim and earned Mercado nominations for prestigious awards such as the Academy Award and BAFTA. His work is celebrated for its creativity and contribution to the world of animated storytelling.

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