Peter Lepeniotis

Peter Lepeniotis

director, animation department, writer

Peter Lepeniotis was born on Dec 03, 1965 in Canada. Peter Lepeniotis's big-screen debut came with Casper directed by Brad Silberling in 1995. Peter Lepeniotis is known for 3-2-1 Penguins: Moon Menace on Planet Tell-A-Lie directed by Ron Smith, Mark Marten stars as Jason and Melissa Peterson as Michelle. The most recent award Peter Lepeniotis achieved is Ottawa International Animation Festival. The upcoming new movie Peter Lepeniotis plays is Gnome Alone which will be released on Oct 14, 2018.

Peter Lepeniotis (born 1965) is a Canadian animation director with Greek descent. He is probably best known for his 2005 animated short Surly Squirrel. He has adapted the short into a full length feature film, titled The Nut Job, in which Lepeniotis has co-written and directed. It was released theatrically in January 17, 2014 by Open Road Films and The Weinstein Company. Due to the film's successful opening weekend in the box office, Lepeniotis has green lighted a sequel The Nut Job 2, which is expected for a release in January 15, 2016. He will serve once again as director and co-writer of the sequel.

  • Birthday

    Dec 03, 1965
  • Place of Birth

    Canada
  • Also known

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Known For

Awards

2 wins & 0 nominations

Ottawa International Animation Festival
2005
Surly Squirrel (2005)
Winner - Audience Award
Surly Squirrel (2005)
Palm Springs International ShortFest
2005
Best Animation
Winner - Audience Award
Surly Squirrel (2005)