Jeff Adamczak

Jeff Adamczak’s name might ring a bell if you’re into animation that doesn’t shy away from getting a little weird, a little wild. He’s got his fingerprints on “Dog Man” (2025), which, honestly, is one of those movies that’s going to have both kids and adults giggling in the theater—maybe for totally different reasons. The whole vibe is pretty madcap: a dog-headed cop, a city full of chaos, and jokes flying faster than you can keep up. It’s based off the graphic novels, so if you’ve ever cracked one of those open, you know you’re in for a wild ride packed with slapstick, heart, and just enough toilet humor to keep things snappy without tipping into annoying territory. And then there’s “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” (2023). Totally different flavor, but still very much in that oddball, colorful space. This one’s got Ruby, who on the outside looks like your average, slightly awkward high schooler. Except, surprise—she’s actually a kraken. Yeah, you read that right. Underneath all the teenage angst and math homework is a creature from the deep, wrestling with her own identity and the fact that she’s basically sea monster royalty. It’s kind of a coming-of-age flick, but it doesn’t take itself too seriously. You’ve got wild underwater battles, goofy family dynamics, and a lesson or two about embracing your weirdness instead of hiding it. Adamczak’s work on both of these movies shows he’s got a knack for mixing heartfelt stories with pure, unfiltered fun.