Jeff Chiba is a renowned Canadian director, animator, and artist. He is best known for his work on the animated feature films, 'My Montreal' and 'The Cat Came Back'.
Jeff Chiba was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1969. He studied Industrial Design at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design, and later went on to study animation at Sheridan College in Ontario. After graduating, he worked in a variety of roles within the animation industry, including storyboarding, layouts, and character design.
He made his feature film debut in 2001 with 'My Montreal'. The film was a critical success, earning him numerous awards, including the Genie Award for Best Animated Short Film. The film was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
In 2008, Jeff Chiba released his second feature film, 'The Cat Came Back'. Again, the film was a critical success, earning him numerous awards, including the Genie Award for Best Animated Feature Film. The film was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.
Jeff Chiba's other works include the short films 'The Bicycle', 'Bubble' and 'The Curse of the Cat'. He has also directed the animated television series 'The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!' and 'Zack & Quack'.
In addition to his work in animation, Jeff Chiba is also a renowned artist. He is the founder and owner of the Vancouver-based art collective, 'The Chiba Group'. He has also worked as an illustrator and designer for several publications, including The Globe and Mail and The New York Times.
Jeff Chiba is a multi-talented artist who has achieved great success in both animation and the art world. His works have been recognized and honored at numerous film festivals and awards ceremonies, and he continues to be an influential voice in the animation industry.