Gints Zilbalodis

Gints Zilbalodis (born 13 April 1994) is a Latvian filmmaker, animator and composer. A prominent figure of Latvian animation and the independent animation industry, Zilbalodis's films are considered minimalist and often explore themes of journey, isolation, survival against nature, and the power of collaboration and camaraderie. Zilbalodis is best known for his works of animated adventure films Away (2019) and Flow (2024), the latter of which earned him accolades including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Annie Awards, with nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, making him and co-producer Matīss Kaža the first Latvians to win an Academy Award.