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Chris Appelhans
Director·USA·1980
Chris Appelhans (born April 28, 1980) is an American illustrator, production designer, and director known for writing/directing Sony Pictures Animation's Wish Dragon (2021) and co-directing KPop Demon Hunters (2025). He started as a concept artist for films like Monster House, The Princess and the Frog, and Coraline, earning an Annie Award nomination for Coraline, and has illustrated children's books like A Greyhound, a Groundhog. He studied at Art Center College of Design and resides in Los Angeles with his wife, author Maurene Goo. Their son was born in 2020.
Also known as: Christopher Appelhans
Educated at: Art Center College of Design
Career
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- Credits
- 2
- across 1 production
- Active
- 2025
- <1 year
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Career
Filmography
| Production | Year | Role | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | KPop Demon Hunters | 2025 | Director | — |
| KPop Demon Hunters | 2025 | Screenwriter | — |
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