Zilbalodis
Zilbalodis is a Latvian animator and filmmaker, known for his groundbreaking work in animation. He achieved significant recognition for his film 'Straume,' which made history as the first Latvian film to be nominated for an Oscar, competing in two categories at the Academy Awards. His passion for storytelling through animation has garnered him over 70 international awards, highlighting his contribution to the global film industry.
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Zilbalodis is the director, producer, screenwriter, and artist of the animated film Straume.
Animācijas filmas Straume veidotāji uzņemti ASV Kinoakadēmijā / Diena
Latvia· 2025-06-27
Zilbalodis is the director, producer, screenwriter, and artist of 'Straume'.
Eiropas Parlamenta LUX skatītāju balvu saņem Straume / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-29
Zilbalodis is a director who has been appointed as a commander of the Order of the Three Stars.
Straumes producents Kaža, komponists Zaļupe un režisors Zilbalodis iecelti par Triju Zvaigžņu ordeņa komandieriem / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-02
Zilbalodis and a small team made the film Flow for just $5.7 million over 5½ years.
Oscars animation winner 2025 marks challenging shift for bigger studios
Australia· 2025-03-08
Zilbalodis is the director, producer, screenwriter, and artist of the animated film Straume, which won the first Oscar in Latvian history.
Trešdienas vakarā pie Brīvības pieminekļa sagaidīs Oskaru ieguvušās filmas Straume komandu / DienaLatvia· 2025-03-04Zilbalodis is the director, producer, screenwriter, and artist of the animated film 'Straume'.
Latvija var kļūt par reģiona līderi kino jomā / DienaLatvia· 2025-03-03Zilbalodis received an Oscar for his film 'Straume', marking a historic moment for Latvia.
Straume iegūst Latvijas vēsturē pirmo Oskaru / DienaLatvia· 2025-03-03
