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{{Short description|American animator}}
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|name = Giancarlo Volpe
|name = Giancarlo Volpe
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1974|7|31}}
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|birth_place = [[Tacoma, Washington]], U.S.
|birth_place = Italy
|nationality = American
|occupation = Animator, writer, storyboard artist, director, comic creator, producer
|occupation = Animator, writer, storyboard artist, director, comic creator, producer
|years_active = 1998–present
|years_active = 1997–present
|notable_works = ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]''<br>''[[King of the Hill]]''<br>''[[Star vs. the Forces of Evil]]''<br>''[[Green Lantern: The Animated Series]]''<br> ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''<br>''[[Mike Tyson Mysteries]]''
|notable_works = ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]''<br>''[[King of the Hill]]''<br>''[[Star vs. the Forces of Evil]]''<br>''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''<br>''[[Green Lantern: The Animated Series]]''<br>''[[Mike Tyson Mysteries]]''<br>''[[The Dragon Prince]]''

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'''Giancarlo Volpe''' is an Italian-born American [[animator]], director, producer and comic creator.


==Personal life==

'''Giancarlo Volpe''' (born July 31, 1974 in [[Tacoma, Washington]]) is an Italian American [[animator]], director, producer and comic creator.

Volpe directed, wrote, and storyboarded for the [[Disney Channel]] animated series ''[[Star vs. the Forces of Evil]]'' from 2015 to 2017.

On February 14, 2015, Volpe launched his webcomic ''God of Love'' via his [http://giancarlovolpe.tumblr.com/post/110987490517/god-of-love-is-here-this-is-basically-one-of giancarlovolpe.tumblr.com]. The comic is 100% creator owned and features two elven lovers on the run when the goddess of love is replaced by an evil demon.

Graduating from the [[School of Visual Arts]] in 1997, Volpe began his career at [[Humongous Entertainment]], animating on the children's computer games ''[[Pajama Sam 2: Thunder and Lightning Aren't so Frightening]]'' and ''[[Putt-Putt Enters the Race]]''. In 1998, he began working at [[Film Roman]] to work on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] series ''[[King of the Hill]]'', where he was a character layout artist and [[assistant director]].
Graduating from the [[School of Visual Arts]] in 1997, Volpe began his career at [[Humongous Entertainment]], animating on the children's computer games ''[[Pajama Sam 2: Thunder and Lightning Aren't so Frightening]]'' and ''[[Putt-Putt Enters the Race]]''. In 1998, he began working at [[Film Roman]] to work on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] series ''[[King of the Hill]]'', where he was a character layout artist and [[assistant director]].


==Animator==
In 2005, Volpe went on to direct 19 episodes of the [[Nickelodeon]] series ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]''. He won an [[Annie award]] for the second season episode "[[The Drill (Avatar: The Last Airbender)|The Drill]]".
In 2005, Volpe went on to direct 19 episodes of the [[Nickelodeon]] series ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]''. He won an [[Annie award]] for the second season episode "[[The Drill (Avatar: The Last Airbender)|The Drill]]".


In 2008, Volpe moved to [[Lucasfilm Animation]] as an episodic [[Television director|director]] on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]'' where he worked directly with famed filmmaker [[George Lucas]].
In 2008, Volpe moved to [[Lucasfilm Animation]] as an episodic [[Television director|director]] on ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]'' where he worked directly with famed filmmaker [[George Lucas]].


Volpe also produced the CG television show, ''[[Green Lantern: The Animated Series]]'' working with animation producer [[Bruce Timm]]. The series ran for 26 episodes and had a devout following, where its loyal fan base was dubbed “Fanterns”.
Volpe also produced the CG television show ''[[Green Lantern: The Animated Series]]'', working with animation producer [[Bruce Timm]]. The series ran for 26 episodes and had a devout following, where its loyal fan base was dubbed “Fanterns”.


In January 2014, Warner Bros. released ''[[JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time]]'' which was produced and directed by Volpe. ''JLAATIT'' is a 52-minute direct-to-video movie featuring the [[Justice League]] and received critical praise for its fun factor and kid friendly tone.
In January 2014, [[Warner Bros. Animation]] released ''[[JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time]]'', which was produced and directed by Volpe. ''JLAATIT'' is a 52-minute direct-to-video movie featuring the [[Justice League]] and received critical praise for its fun factor and kid friendly tone.


Volpe also spent 2014 working at [[Riot Games]], where he helped create animated content based on wildly popular [[Multiplayer online battle arena|MOBA]] game ''[[League of Legends]]''. The content was designed to expand upon the very fast world and character base of the game.
In 2014, Volpe worked for [[Riot Games]], where he helped create animated content based on wildly popular [[Multiplayer online battle arena|MOBA]] game ''[[League of Legends]]''. The content was designed to expand upon the very fast world and character base of the game.


On February 14, 2015, Volpe launched his webcomic ''God of Love'' via his [[Tumblr]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=giancarlovolpe |title=Giancarlo Volpe |url=https://giancarlovolpe.tumblr.com/post/110987490517/god-of-love-is-here-this-is-basically-one-of |access-date=2024-07-31 |website=Tumblr}}</ref> The comic is 100% creator owned and features two elven lovers on the run when the goddess of love is replaced by an evil demon.
Volpe also helped to develop and direct the pilot for ''[[Mike Tyson Mysteries]]''. <ref>http://giancarlovolpe.tumblr.com/post/166313204059/little-known-fact-i-directed-and-helped-develop</ref>

Volpe directed, wrote, and storyboarded for the [[Disney Channel]] animated series ''[[Star vs. the Forces of Evil]]'' from 2015 to 2017.

Volpe also helped to develop and direct the pilot for ''[[Mike Tyson Mysteries]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://giancarlovolpe.tumblr.com/post/166313204059/little-known-fact-i-directed-and-helped-develop|title = Giancarlo Volpe}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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! scope="row" |''[[King of the Hill]]''
! scope="row" |''[[King of the Hill]]''
|1999–2005
|1999-2005
|{{no}}
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|{{no}}
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|{{no}}
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|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|character layout artist / assistant director
|character layout artist / assistant director
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! scope="row" |''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]''
! scope="row" |''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]''
|2005–2008
|2005-2008
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
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|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|character designer / assistant director
|character designer / assistant director
|-
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! scope="row" |''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''
! scope="row" |''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''
|2009–2011
|2009-2011
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
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|{{no}}
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|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
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! scope="row" |''[[Green Lantern: The Animated Series]]''
! scope="row" |''[[Green Lantern: The Animated Series]]''
|2011–2013
|2011-2013
|{{no}}
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|{{no}}
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|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
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|2014
|2014
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
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|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
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|-
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Mike Tyson Mysteries]]''
! scope="row" |''[[Mike Tyson Mysteries]]''
|2014–2020
|2014-present
|{{no}}
|
|{{yes|Developer}}
|{{yes|Developer}}
|{{no}}
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|{{no}}
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|-
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! scope="row" |''[[Star vs. the Forces of Evil]]''
! scope="row" |''[[Star vs. the Forces of Evil]]''
|2016–2017
|2016-2017
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
|
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|temp dialogue recordist
|temp dialogue recordist
|-
|-
! scope="row" |''[[The Dragon Prince]]''
! scope="row" |''[[The Dragon Prince]]''
|2018–2019
|2018
|{{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|{{no}}
|
|{{yes|Executive}}
|{{yes|Executive}}
|{{no}}
|
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|-
! scope="row" |''[[The Boys Presents: Diabolical]]''
|2022
|{{Yes|Supervising}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
|loop group
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Young Justice (TV series)|Young Justice]]''
|2022
|{{no}}
|{{Yes}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
|
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! scope="row" |''[[Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie|Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]''
|2022
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
|{{yes|Additional}}
|
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|}
|}


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://fierymonk.deviantart.com/ deviantART Profile]
* [http://fierymonk.deviantart.com/ deviantART Profile]
* [http://giancarlovolpe.tumblr.com/ Tumblr blog]
* [http://giancarlovolpe.tumblr.com/ Tumblr blog]

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Revision as of 14:03, 26 October 2024

Giancarlo Volpe
Born
Italy
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Animator, writer, storyboard artist, director, comic creator, producer
Years active1997–present
Notable workAvatar: The Last Airbender
King of the Hill
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Mike Tyson Mysteries
The Dragon Prince

Giancarlo Volpe is an Italian-born American animator, director, producer and comic creator.

Personal life

Graduating from the School of Visual Arts in 1997, Volpe began his career at Humongous Entertainment, animating on the children's computer games Pajama Sam 2: Thunder and Lightning Aren't so Frightening and Putt-Putt Enters the Race. In 1998, he began working at Film Roman to work on the Fox series King of the Hill, where he was a character layout artist and assistant director.

Animator

In 2005, Volpe went on to direct 19 episodes of the Nickelodeon series Avatar: The Last Airbender. He won an Annie award for the second season episode "The Drill".

In 2008, Volpe moved to Lucasfilm Animation as an episodic director on Star Wars: The Clone Wars where he worked directly with famed filmmaker George Lucas.

Volpe also produced the CG television show Green Lantern: The Animated Series, working with animation producer Bruce Timm. The series ran for 26 episodes and had a devout following, where its loyal fan base was dubbed “Fanterns”.

In January 2014, Warner Bros. Animation released JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time, which was produced and directed by Volpe. JLAATIT is a 52-minute direct-to-video movie featuring the Justice League and received critical praise for its fun factor and kid friendly tone.

In 2014, Volpe worked for Riot Games, where he helped create animated content based on wildly popular MOBA game League of Legends. The content was designed to expand upon the very fast world and character base of the game.

On February 14, 2015, Volpe launched his webcomic God of Love via his Tumblr.[1] The comic is 100% creator owned and features two elven lovers on the run when the goddess of love is replaced by an evil demon.

Volpe directed, wrote, and storyboarded for the Disney Channel animated series Star vs. the Forces of Evil from 2015 to 2017.

Volpe also helped to develop and direct the pilot for Mike Tyson Mysteries.[2]

Filmography

Title Year Director Writer Producer Storyboard
artist 		Other credits
King of the Hill 1999–2005 No No No Yes character layout artist / assistant director
Avatar: The Last Airbender 2005–2008 Yes Yes No Yes character designer / assistant director
Star Wars: The Clone Wars 2009–2011 Yes No No Yes
Green Lantern: The Animated Series 2011–2013 No No Yes No
JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time 2014 Yes No Yes No
Mike Tyson Mysteries 2014–2020 No Developer No No
Star vs. the Forces of Evil 2016–2017 Yes Yes No Yes temp dialogue recordist
The Dragon Prince 2018–2019 Yes No Executive No
The Boys Presents: Diabolical 2022 Supervising No No No loop group
Young Justice 2022 No Yes No No
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2022 No No No Additional

References

  1. ^ giancarlovolpe. "Giancarlo Volpe". Tumblr. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  2. ^ "Giancarlo Volpe".


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