Kenny Park

Kenny Park is an accomplished artist currently working at Klei Entertainment, a studio known for its distinctive animation and game design. He has a notable background in animation, having received an Emmy nomination for Best Direction of an Animated Series and an Annie Award for his work on the Netflix original series Where in the World is Carmen San Diego, where he directed the first two seasons.12

Education and Career

Kenny Park studied at Capilano University in Vancouver and participated in Walt Disney’s Story Talent program in Los Angeles. His career spans various prestigious studios, including DreamWorks Animation, Netflix Feature Animation, Blue Sky Studios, and Giant Ant. Throughout his career, he has held multiple roles such as lead character designer, story artist, and head of story.123

Contributions and Recognition

In addition to his awards, Park's artistic work has been featured in major publications like The Washington Post, Wired, and The Boston Globe. His contributions to the animation industry reflect a commitment to storytelling and character development across various media.13

As part of his ongoing involvement in the animation community, he is also a jury member for the upcoming SPARK ANIMATION 2024 festival, which highlights innovative works in animation.2