Anthony F. Stacchi is a highly acclaimed and accomplished American effects animator and film director, whose influential work has left a lasting imprint on the animation industry. Following his graduation from the esteemed California Institute of the Arts, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film, Stacchi embarked upon a distinguished career as an animator and commercial director at the renowned San Francisco-based animation studio, Colossal Pictures.
Noted animation professional, Stacchi, continued to refine his expertise as an effects animator at the esteemed Industrial Light and Magic, lending his talents to a diverse array of prominent projects, such as the groundbreaking sci-fi comedy, Back to the Future, the beloved family adventure, Hook, the visually stunning superhero film, The Rocketeer, the supernatural thriller, Ghost, and the whimsical fantasy, James and the Giant Peach.
Furthermore, Stacchi's impressive range of skills extended to the realm of storyboard artistry, as he played a crucial role in the development of several notable animated films, including the critically acclaimed animated comedy, Antz, the poignant and powerful animated drama, Spirit, and the cherished children's classic, Curious George.
Notably, Stacchi's professional endeavors extend beyond his contributions to the realm of animation, as he held the esteemed position of head of story for Industrial Light and Magic's ambitious yet ultimately unrealized computer-animated feature project, Frankenstien, as well as a short film titled Work in Progress.
Stacchi's extraordinary résumé, replete with a plethora of impressive credentials, has garnered him the esteemed honor of being handpicked to direct an animated stop-motion film adaptation of Alan Snow's captivating children's novel, Here Be Monsters!, for the renowned animation studio, LAIKA.
This highly anticipated cinematic endeavor, slated for release in 2010, promises to be a visual masterpiece, showcasing Stacchi's innovative storytelling abilities and artistic flair.
