John Coven
John Coven | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 27, 1958 |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation(s) | Storyboard artist, art professor |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Employer(s) | Walt Disney Studios, Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios |
| Known for | X-Men, The Lion King, Captain America: Civil War |
John Leslie Coven (born on August 27, 1958) is an American storyboard artist, film director, educator[1] and the author of several comics and children's picture books[2][3]. He is currently the director of the department of animated film at the Gobelins School of the Image in Paris, France[4][5].
Career[edit]
Coven graduated in 1980 from The College of William and Mary in Virginia with a Bachelor of Science and from the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Strasbourg, France with a diploma in illustration[6]. He began writing and illustrating children’s books while completing his studies[7]. His first book was published in France by Galllimard[8][9].
His career as a storyboard artist started in Hollywood in the 1990s and spans more than three decades and includes over 80 feature films[10] such as the blockbusters The Lion King, Jurassic World, Venom, Logan, Captain America: Civil War, and the X-Men[11].
In 1995, Coven became a member of the Art Directors Guild[12], and began teaching storyboarding, illustration and filmmaking in various Art Schools around the world such as the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, the Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, l' École Emile Cohl and the Atelier de Sèvres in France as well as animation schools such as the Gobelins School of the Image in Paris, France and The Animation Workshop in Denmark[13].
In 2022, Coven became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences[14][15]; in the same year, he was appointed director of the department of animated film at Gobelins School of the Image in Paris, France[10].
Filmography (selected)[edit]
Storyboard Artist[edit]
Other[edit]
| Year | Title | Format | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Night Train[21] | Short film | Director, writer |
| 2001 | Out There | Short film | Director, writer, producer |
| 2002 | Repossessed | Short film | Director, writer |
| 2002 | Talk 5.0 | Short film | Director, writer |
| 2001 | Drum Solo | Short film | co-producer |
| 2004 | Game Box 1.0[22] | Feature film | co-executive producer |
| 2004 | On the Run | Short film | producer |
| 2004 | Lost | Feature film | voice actor |
Bibliography[edit]
Children's Books[edit]
| Title | Year of first publication |
First edition publisher | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Island | 1990 | Balburry Publishing | Illustrator |
| L’Autre Moitié[23] | 1989 | Gallimard Publishing, Paris | Author, Illustrator |
| A Tail of Two Cities | 1987 | Balburry Publishing | Illustrator |
Comics[edit]
| Title | Year of first publication |
First edition publisher | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Nouveau Spectacle | 2009 | Spirou Magazine | Author, Illustrator |
| Pas Le Genre | 1995 | Fluide Glacial Magazine | Author, Illustrator |
References[edit]
- ^ Gobelins. "John Coven has been appointed Director of GOBELINS' animation department". alumni.gobelins.fr. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Coven, John; Bruel, Christian (1999). L'autre moitié. À l'envers des feuilles. Paris: Être. ISBN 978-2-84407-009-8.
- ^ Coven, John; Bruel, Christian (1989). L'Autre moitié. Collection Plaisirs. Paris: le Sourire qui mord Gallimard. ISBN 978-2-86434-031-7.
- ^ Zahed, Ramin (March 29, 2024). "John Coven, Gobelins Paris's Director of Animated Film Dept., Offers an Insider's Look at the School's Prestigious Animation Program". www.animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Klimberg, Par Nathalie (2022-07-05). "Mediakwest - John Coven devient Directeur du Département Cinéma d'animation de l'école des Gobelins !". Mediakwest (in French). Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ MYmovies.it. "John Coven". MYmovies.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ Fillon, Lucas (2022-06-24). "John Coven rejoint Gobelins, l'école de l'image". Ecran Total (in French). Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "L'autre moitié - Plaisirs - Le Sourire Qui Mord - GALLIMARD JEUNESSE - Site Gallimard". www.gallimard.fr. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Coven, John; Bruel, Christian (1989). L'Autre moitié. Collection Plaisirs. Paris: le Sourire qui mord Gallimard. ISBN 978-2-86434-031-7.
- ^ a b figaro, le. "John Coven nommé directeur du département cinéma d'animation des Gobelins". Le Figaro Etudiant (in French). Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ "John Coven, Gobelins Paris's Director of Animated Film Dept". www.animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
John Coven, who is a well-regarded storyboard artist and animation and vfx artist with a long list of credits including Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, The Lion King, Jurassic World, Venom, Logan, Captain America: Civil War and the original X-Men.
- ^ "ADG Awards Winner & Nominees". adg.org. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
WINNER: LOGAN / PRODUCTION DESIGNER: FRANÇOIS AUDOUY; Storyboard Illustrator John Coven
- ^ "John Coven professor". www.gobelins-school.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
He's taught filmmaking, storyboarding, and entertainment design at schools including the Art Center College of Design, the Otis College of Art and Design, the Animation Workshop, and Les Gobelins.
- ^ "ACADEMY INVITES 397 TO MEMBERSHIP | Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences". www.oscars.org. 2022-06-28. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (2022-06-28). "Academy Invites 397 New Members, Including Billie Eilish, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jamie Dornan, Dana Walden". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
John Coven – "The Lion King," "Logan"
- ^ a b c d e f "John Coven - StaffMeUp.com". Staff Me Up. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ "John Coven | filmportal.de". www.filmportal.de. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ a b AlloCine. "Filmographie John Coven". AlloCiné (in French). Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: THE WOLVERINE Storyboards and Interview with John Coven". Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ "Cineman - John Coven - Cineman". www.cineman.ch. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ "Film card". Torino Film Fest. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ MovieMeter. "John Coven - MovieMeter.nl". MovieMeter (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ "John Coven". christianbruel.chez-alice.fr. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
External links[edit]
- John Coven at MovieBuff.
- John Coven at IMDb.
- Official website.