Edmunds Jansons is an animator, director, and illustrator, as well as the founder of the animation film studio Atom Art. He studied TV directing at the Latvian Academy of Culture and earned an M.A. in animation at the Estonian Academy of Art in the masterclass by Priit Pärn in 2012. In 2024, he completed professional doctoral studies at the Art Academy of Latvia. His filmography notably includes the animated documentary "Little Bird's Diary" (2007) and animated shorts such as "Choir Tour" (2012), "The Isle of Seals" (2014), "Guard of Honour" (2021), and "Freeride in C" (2024). He also created the pre-school series "Shammies" and the 25-minute Christmas story "Pigtail and Mr. Sleeplessness." His first feature film, "Jacob, Mimmi and the Talking Dogs" (2019), showcased his skill in feature-length storytelling, and he is currently working on his next feature, "Bom in the Jungle." Besides his animation work, Jansons is a beloved children's book illustrator.
