M.R. Horhager is a multifaceted Filipino-Canadian creative force who has been making waves in the animation industry for over a decade. His impressive career trajectory is marked by a string of notable achievements, including directing the award-winning animated series "Dot" for the renowned Jim Henson Company.
In addition to his work on "Dot", Horhager has also collaborated with the esteemed Sesame Workshop on the animated production "Prankster Planet". Furthermore, he has recently lent his expertise to two animated specials for live-action sitcoms, showcasing his versatility and range as a director.
The first of these specials was a reboot of Norman Lear's classic sitcom "One Day at a Time", which aired on POPtv/CBS. The second was an election special for the popular sitcom "Black-ish", which premiered on ABC/Disney.
M.R. Horhager is currently occupying the esteemed position of Director on the highly acclaimed and recently rebooted Nickelodeon series, "Blues Clues & You", where he has garnered a prestigious nomination in the "Best Directing Team" category for the 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards, a testament to his exceptional skill and expertise in the field of direction.
In addition to his impressive work on "Blues Clues & You", Horhager's extensive directorial credits also include the popular pre-school series "Chirp", as well as the enchanting and critically acclaimed Christmas special "The Curse of Clara: A Holiday Tale", which received widespread recognition and acclaim, ultimately winning a 2017 Canadian Screen Award for "Best Animated Program or Series".
M.R. Horhager's creative endeavors extend far beyond his accomplishments in broadcast television. In fact, he is a remarkably prolific creator of original animated content, with a multitude of projects currently in various stages of development. His impressive body of work also includes writing, directing, and producing numerous short films, many of which have garnered international recognition and accolades. Specifically, his short films have been showcased in various prestigious festivals, including "Extreme Nuts" in 2010, "Ball'oons" in 2011, "I Hate You Red Light" in 2012, "Ringo" also in 2012, and "Kafka's Little Fable" in 2016. Furthermore, in 2017, M.R. Horhager was invited to present one of his original projects, "The Distinguished Dinosaurs", at the renowned Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
M.R. Horhager's multifaceted career trajectory has afforded him the privilege of contributing to a wide range of television programs, thereby expanding his creative scope to encompass projects tailored to the needs of various age groups, from the youngest members of the pre-school demographic to adults.
