Directing
Chris Appelhans
EN cinema · 12 credits
Born
28 April 1980 (age 46)
Birthplace
Firth, Idaho, USA
Also known as Christopher Appelhans
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.
Known for
Filmography
Untitled KPop Demon Hunters Sequel
Writer, Director
Wish Dragon 2
Writer
KPop Demon Hunters
Director, Screenplay
Wish Dragon
as Hot Towel Waiter / Nomani Retailer (voice), Director, Writer
Rise of the Guardians
Art Department Manager, Additional Writing, Character Designer
Puss in Boots
Visual Development
Coraline
Art Department Manager
The Princess and the Frog
Visual Development
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Art Department Manager
City of Ember
Conceptual Design
Monster House
Conceptual Design