Igor Kovalyov is the internationally acclaimed filmmaker, designer, animator, and director. Born in Kiev, Ukraine, Igor Kovalyov was the co-founder of Moscow’s legendary Pilot School of Animation. In 1991, Kovalyov accepted an invitation to work at Klasky Csupo’s studio in Hollywood. His short films Andrei Svislotski, Hen, His Wife, Bird in the Window, Flying Nansen and Milch have received numerous awards and accolades throughout the animation and film community.