We’re over the moon to announce that the directors of one the biggest hit films of the moment are coming to In Motion London! The creative minds behind Sony Pictures Animation’s KPop: Demon Hunters, Maggie Kang (Puss In Boots, Kung-Fu Panda 3, Trolls, Minions: The Rise of Gru) and Chris Appelhans (Wish Dragon, The Princess and the Frog, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, Coraline), will join us for a deep dive into their latest production.
In case you’ve missed the plot: KPop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities and badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet – an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.
MAGGIE KANG
Maggie Kang is a director of Sony Pictures Animation’s KPop Demon Hunters, which originated from her idea and is now streaming on Netflix.
Maggie began her career at DreamWorks Animation as a story artist on various projects including the Puss In Boots franchise and The Croods: A New Age, as well as Rise of the Guardians, Kung-Fu Panda 3, Trolls, Shrek Forever After, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Over the Hedge.
Prior to joining Sony Animation, Maggie contributed her talents as a story artist at Illumination Entertainment on Minions: The Rise of Gru, and Warner Animation Group, where she was Head of Story on The Lego Ninjago Movie.
Born in Seoul (Korea) Maggie grew up in Toronto (Canada) and attended Sheridan College where she studied classical animation.
CHRIS APPELHANS
Chris Appelhans is a director of Sony Pictures Animation’s Kpop Demon Hunters with fellow director Maggie Kang.
Chris wrote and directed the animated feature film Wish Dragon. Prior to joining Sony Pictures Animation, Chris wrote and developed several original projects with major studios including Disney, Laika and Paramount.
Chris began his career as a concept artist on animated hits such as The Princess and the Frog, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Monster House. Before moving into production design on the stop-motion feature Coraline, which earned him an Annie Award nomination for his work on the film.
Chris’ other credits include story artist and illustrator on The Little Prince and character designer on Rise of the Guardians. He studies illustration at the Art Center College of Design. He resides in Eagle Rock with his wife Maurene and their cat.