Movies by Ken Daurio

Ken Daurio is a filmmaker known for his whimsical, offbeat sensibilities and his long-standing creative partnership with screenwriter Cinco Paul. Together, the duo have crafted some of the most delightfully quirky and imaginative animated films of the past two decades. Daurio and Paul's distinctive blend of humor, heart, and visual flair can be seen across their collaborations, from the Despicable Me franchise's endearing super-villains to the candy-colored world of The Lorax. Rather than playing to genre expectations, they consistently subvert tropes and inject their stories with a playful, self-aware spirit. Their characters may battle world-ending threats, but the real victory lies in embracing one's inner oddball. In films like the Minions spin-off Minions & More Volume 1 and the music video Blink-182: Greatest Hits, Daurio demonstrates a knack for crafting uproariously funny set pieces and memorable, larger-than-life personalities. Whether exploring themes of found family, environmentalism, or the catharsis of self-expression, his work is united by a singular creative vision that delights and surprises audiences at every turn.