Kaj Pindal
- Known for
- Visual Effects
- Born
- December 1, 1927
- Died
- June 28, 2019
- Birthplace
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Kaj Pindal was a Danish-Canadian animator and educator renowned for his distinctive animation style and contributions to the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). He began his career in Denmark, creating anti-Hitler cartoons during World War II, which led to his relocation to Canada. At the NFB, Pindal co-directed the Academy Award-nominated short What on Earth! (1967) and created Peep and the Big Wide World (1988), which later inspired a television series. His work is characterized by wit and a unique cartoon style, leaving a lasting impact on the animation industry.
Filmography
The Animograph, or I Was Born in a Shoebox 2022
as Self (archive footage)
Werner - Volles Rooäää!!! 1999
Animation
Karate Kids 1990
Animation
Peep and the Big Wide World 1988
Writer, Director, Animation, Editor
- Anijam
Anijam 1984
Animation
Twice Upon a Time 1983
Animation
Caninabis 1979
Writer, Director, Producer
Man: The Polluter 1973
Director
Horsing Around 1973
Director
The Underground Movie 1972
Story
The City (Osaka) 1970
Director
- Where There's Smoke
Where There's Smoke 1970
Director
Fluxes 1968
Animation
- King Size
King Size 1968
Director
Fringe Benefits 1967
Director
Dynamite 1967
Director
Volcano 1967
Director
What on Earth! 1967
Writer, Director
Funeral 1966
Director
Pot-pourri 1962
Director
The Peep Show 1962
Director
Appetizers 1960
Director
Credits from TMDB.