Chris Robinson

Birthday:

05/22/1967

Place of birth:

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada:

Biography:

Chris Robinson is a Canadian writer and author. He is renowned for his contributions to the field of animation and is the Artistic Director of the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF). In addition to fiction and sports writing, Robinson has authored numerous books on independent animation and has been recognized for his work with several awards, including the Outstanding Contribution to Animation Studies Award from Animafest Zagreb in 2020 and Le Prix René-Jodoin in 2022 for his contributions to Canadian animation. Robinson also authored the screenplay for the Jutra Award and Genie Award-winning animated short film, Lipsett Diaries, directed by Theodore Ushev.