Dmitry Malanitchev
Born 1962 in Moscow, Russia.
1985. Graduated from The Moscow Art Theater School, Production Faculty, specializing in production management, set design, costume and lighting design. Also studied illustration and graphic design.
1987. Started an ongoing friendship and collaboration with critically-acclaimed director Igor Kovalyov.
1994. Began to work in animation at the Pilot Animation Studio, Moscow. Participated in Kovalyov's second film "Andrey Svislotsky”.
1994-2007. Invited to work at Klasky Csupo Animation Studio in Los Angeles, and continued working alongside Kovalyov on various projects.
Art Directed four animated feature movies, including "Rugrats: The Movie". Developed concept art for successful live action film "Bridge to Terabithia".
Restored rare and antique paintings at Tivetsky's Fine Art Restoration studio for two years.
Collaboration with Kovalyov continues on several projects:"Bird In The Window", "Flying Nansen”, "Milch" and “Before Love”.
2005-2007. Worked as Art Director of 2007 box office smash hit "Simpsons: The Movie”.
2008-present. Shortly after release of "Simpsons: The Movie” began working for production company Film Roman, and continues to work as Art Director for the television series “The Simpsons”.
2014. Received Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation.