Bio

For over four decades, Daniel Robichaud has dedicated his career to the fields of film, animation, and design. From supervising animation on The Fifth Element and Titanic — where he broke new ground by creating crowds of photo-realistic digital humans — to directing his short film Tightrope (recipient of accolades including Anima Mundi, Ars Electronica, and Imagina), he has consistently advanced the art of animation with a focus on compelling storytelling. His feature directorial debut, Pinocchio 3000, received the Spanish Goya Award for Best Animated Film.

Daniel also earned recognition in the broadcast industry, creating promos, music videos and experimental films that were honored with Clio, Gémeaux and Promax Awards. He designed several typography fonts, published globally by the foundry Monotype. An active member of the Art Directors Guild, his teaching credentials include the National Animation Center (Montreal) and the USC School of Cinematic Arts (Los Angeles).

In 2025, he completed Lifted, an animated tale of awakening and transformation that follows one man's fantastical journey aboard an elevator. The film explores themes of hope and growth, promoting positive values through its narrative.

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