Garth Jennings

He began his career as an actor, then transitioned into writing, and eventually made his mark as a director with the 2005 film Son of Rambow, which he also wrote. This led to him co-founding the production company Hammer & Tongs, alongside David Sproxton, with whom he would go on to direct several successful films, including The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the animated musical Sing. His work in this capacity earned him recognition, including directing the sequels Sing 2 and other notable projects.