Mark Gustafson

Directing

Mark Gustafson

Born — Died

1959-09-19 — 2024-02-01

Known for

Directing

Credits

15 titles

Mark Gustafson (September 19, 1959 – February 1, 2024) was an American animator and film director. He was known for co-directing the film Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022). It won Best Animated Feature at the 95th Academy Awards. He shared the award with Guillermo del Toro, Gary Ungar, and Alex Bulkley. Gustafson was the animation director of the film Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009).

Known for

The Oscars poster
7.1

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.

The Oscars

1953

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio poster
8.0

During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

2022

The Adventures of Mark Twain poster
6.7

Based on elements from the stories of Mark Twain, this feature-length Claymation fantasy follows the adventures of Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher and Huck Finn as they stowaway aboard the interplanetary balloon of Mark Twain. Twain, disgusted with the human race, is intent upon finding Halley's Comet and crashing into it, achieving his "destiny." It's up to Tom, Becky, and Huck to convince him that his judgment is wrong and that he still has much to offer humanity that might make a difference. Their efforts aren't just charitable; if they fail, they will share Twain's fate. Along the way, they use a magical time portal to get a detailed overview of the Twain philosophy, observing the "historical" events that inspired his works.

The Adventures of Mark Twain

1985

Mr. Resistor poster
7.9

In a basement, Mr. Resistor, who's made out of wires and spare parts, goes in search of some new arms.

Mr. Resistor

1994

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema poster
7.5

With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema

2022

No artwork available
10.0

Directed by Mike Smith and Mark Gustafson for Sony Dreams.

Ananda

2003

Film credits

Series credits

Behind the camera

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio poster
8.0

During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

2022

Mr. Resistor poster
7.9

In a basement, Mr. Resistor, who's made out of wires and spare parts, goes in search of some new arms.

Mr. Resistor

1994

Mr. Resistor poster
7.9

In a basement, Mr. Resistor, who's made out of wires and spare parts, goes in search of some new arms.

Mr. Resistor

1994

No artwork available
10.0

Directed by Mike Smith and Mark Gustafson for Sony Dreams.

Ananda

2003

Bride of Resistor poster
7.8

Mr. Resistor tries to catch himself a woman.

Bride of Resistor

1997

Bride of Resistor poster
7.8

Mr. Resistor tries to catch himself a woman.

Bride of Resistor

1997

Will Vinton's Claymation Easter poster
7.5

Claymation Easter marks the return of Wilshire Pig, with an absurd plan to kidnap the Easter Bunny just days before the holiday and launch himself as the first ever Easter Pig. As one would expect, things go terribly wrong for Wilshire in a serious of disastrous and hilarious misadventures. As with all of Will Vinton's creations, totally off-the-wall comedy is matched with eye-popping animation.

Will Vinton's Claymation Easter

1992

Will Vinton's Claymation Easter poster
7.5

Claymation Easter marks the return of Wilshire Pig, with an absurd plan to kidnap the Easter Bunny just days before the holiday and launch himself as the first ever Easter Pig. As one would expect, things go terribly wrong for Wilshire in a serious of disastrous and hilarious misadventures. As with all of Will Vinton's creations, totally off-the-wall comedy is matched with eye-popping animation.

Will Vinton's Claymation Easter

1992

Will Vinton's Claymation Comedy of Horrors poster
6.3

Wilshire Pig and Sheldon Snail discover a map to uncover Doctor Frankenswine's monster. All kinds of mishaps ensue in their quest.

Will Vinton's Claymation Comedy of Horrors

1991

Joe Blow poster
6.0

Poor Joe puts his all into making his first date a perfect evening, only to have the effort of seduction get the better of him.

Joe Blow

2004

Joe Blow poster
6.0

Poor Joe puts his all into making his first date a perfect evening, only to have the effort of seduction get the better of him.

Joe Blow

2004