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Anthony Stacchi

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Anthony Stacchi is an American animator, storyboard artist, and film director. He is best known for co-directing the 2014 stop-motion animated feature "The Boxtrolls" alongside Graham Annable at Laika Studios. Prior to his work at Laika, Stacchi contributed to the story departments of several traditional animated films during the Disney Renaissance and DreamWorks era, including "Hercules," "Antz," and "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron." He later co-directed Sony's "Open Season" in 2006.

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What film is Anthony Stacchi best known for?

Anthony Stacchi is best known for co-directing The Boxtrolls, a 2014 stop-motion feature. He directed it with Graham Annable for Laika Studios.

What studio made The Boxtrolls?

Laika Studios produced The Boxtrolls. The studio is known for stop-motion features including Coraline, ParaNorman, and Kubo and the Two Strings.

What did Anthony Stacchi do before directing The Boxtrolls?

Before his Laika directing work, Stacchi contributed to story development and storyboarding. Those roles helped him move from visual planning into feature direction.

Is Anthony Stacchi an animator or a film director?

He is both an animator and a film director, as well as a storyboard artist. His career combines hands-on animation work with directing a major stop-motion feature.