ABOUT

Alli Sadegiani is an acclaimed, award-winning Iranian born Swedish director and character animator/supervisor who has contributed to unforgettable performances in Academy Award-winning films at Walt Disney Animation, DreamWorks, and Pixar Animation Studios.

His upcoming short film, The View, is a captivating tale that delves into themes of identity and belonging.

Grounded in his origins as an independent filmmaker, he explores profound human, social, and universal themes, distinguishing himself by constantly pushing boundaries to engage and captivate his audience.

His added capacity for leadership, story analysis and consistent prioritization of people and relationships contribute to his status as a passionate and diverse artist with a portfolio spanning multiple decades and various mediums.

Represented by Ellen Ann Mersereau, Esq.

AWARDS

TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS

2021SoulOSCAR – Best Animated Feature FilmWinner
2020LoopSIGGRAPH – Best in showWinner
2020Toy Story 4OSCAR – Best Animated Feature FilmWinner
2019The Incredibles 2OSCAR – Best Animated Feature FilmNominated
2017PiperOSCAR – Best Animated Short FilmWinner
2016The Good DinosaurGOLDEN GLOBE – Best Animated Motion PictureNominated
2016Inside OutOSCAR – Best Animated Feature FilmWinner
2011TangledGOLDEN GLOBE – Best Animated FilmNominated
2011The GruffaloOSCAR – Best Animated Short FilmNominated
2010The GruffaloANNECY – Best TV SpecialWinner

SOLO ACHIEVEMENTS

2009GreedGriffon International Film Festival, Missouri – Best Animated ShortWinner
Myspace Short Film Festival – Best Direction, Best Editing, Best AnimationWinner
The Int’l Fest of Cinema and Technology, LA – Best Animated Short ShortRunner Up
Oxford International Film Festival – Best Animated FilmNominated
Cannes Short Film FestivalSelected
Independents’ Film Festival IFFOfficial Selection
Siggraph AsiaOfficial Selection
SoCal Independent Film FestivalOfficial Selection
SiggraphOfficial Selection
Oxford International Film FestivalOfficial Selection
2008Animation Mentor – Mentor Choice AwardWinner
Animation Mentor – Students Choice AwardWinner
2005Nose 1 & Nose 2IFCT NYC – INT’L Fest of Cinema and TechnologySelected
2001FestisScandinavian Trailer Awards – Best Interactive CommercialWinner