Cal Brunker
Known for
Writing
Biography
Cal Brunker is a Canadian filmmaker, animator, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing Spin Master Entertainment's hit animated feature franchise, including "PAW Patrol: The Movie" (2021), "PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie" (2023), and "PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie" (2026). His directorial credits also include animated films such as "Escape from Planet Earth" (2013) and "The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature" (2017).
Best known work
Despicable Me
2010
Minions
2015
The Secret Life of Pets
2016
9
2009
Horton Hears a Who!
2008
Jonah Hex
2010
Kronk's New Groove
2005
PAW Patrol: The Movie
2021
Escape from Planet Earth
2013
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
2023Filmography
TBA
Doctor DolittleWriter
TBA
2026
PAW Patrol: The Dino MovieDirector, Screenplay, Story
2025
A Paw Patrol ChristmasWriter
2025
2023
PAW Patrol: The Mighty MovieStory, Screenplay, Director
2023
The InseparablesScreenplay
2021
PAW Patrol: The MovieDirector, Screenplay
2020
Bigfoot FamilyWriter, Co-Executive Producer
2020
Cranston Academy: Monster ZoneScreenplay
2019
Arctic DogsScreenplay
2017
The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Natureas Charming Chipmunk (voice), Writer, Director
2017
The Son of BigfootCo-Executive Producer, Writer
2016
The Secret Life of PetsAdditional Storyboarding
2015
MinionsAdditional Storyboarding
2013
Escape from Planet EarthDirector, Writer
2010
Despicable MeAdditional Storyboarding
2010
Jonah HexArt Department Manager
2009
2009
9Storyboard
2008
Horton Hears a Who!Story Artist
2005
Kronk's New GrooveAnimation