His films like 'The Boy and the Heron' explore profound bonds between humans and magical creatures through intimate, character-driven storytelling.
Chris Sanders United StatesDirector of 'How to Train Your Dragon' trilogy, which centers entirely on the transformative emotional connection between a human and a dragon.
Mamoru Hosoda JapanHis films like 'The Wolf Children' examine deep interspecies bonds and the sacrifices inherent in relationships between humans and mythical beings.