Madeline Sharafian

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Madeline Sharafian

Born February 1, 1993 · Alameda, California, USA (age 33)

Madeline Sharafian (born February 1, 1993) is an Armenian-American film director, screenwriter, and storyboard artist. She is best known for her work at Pixar, including directing the short film Burrow (2020) and the feature film Elio (2025). Description above from the Wikipedia article Madeline Sharafian, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

HoppersHoppers · 2026
Hoppers
8.22026
MovieAdventureAnimation
Scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.
CocoCoco · 2017
Coco
8.22017
MovieFamilyAnimation
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
Turning RedTurning Red · 2022
Turning Red
7.32022
MovieAnimationFamily
Thirteen-year-old Mei is experiencing the awkwardness of being a teenager with a twist – when she gets too excited, she transforms into a giant red panda.
ElioElio · 2025
Elio
6.92025
MovieAnimationAdventure
Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
BurrowBurrow · 2020
Burrow
7.42020
MovieAnimationFamily
A young rabbit embarks on a journey to dig the burrow of her dreams, despite not having a clue what she's doing. Rather than reveal to her neighbors her imperfections, she digs herself deeper and deeper into trouble. After hitting (bed)rock bottom, she learns there is no shame in asking for help.
WeekendsWeekends · 2017
Weekends
7.02017
MovieAnimationDrama
Set in 1980s Toronto, a young boy shuffles between the homes of his recently divorced parents.
AcornAcorn · 2014
Acorn
7.02014
MovieAnimationFamily
Growing up is hard, but it's also beautiful. We can do it!
OmeletteOmelette · 2013
Omelette
7.52013
MovieAnimationFamily
California Institute of the Arts student Madeline Sharafian created 'Omelette', an animated short film that centers on making food for someone you love. The short features a little dog and an overworked owner who can barely cook himself an omelette.

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