M.R. Horhager is a multifaceted creator, director, writer, and filmmaker of Filipino-Canadian descent, hailing from Toronto, Ontario, with an impressive decade-long career in the animation industry.
Throughout his illustrious career, Horhager has made a significant impact, directing the award-winning series "Dot" produced by the renowned Jim Henson Company, and working closely with Sesame Workshop as a director on the popular children's program "Prankster Planet".
Most recently, he has taken on the role of director for two animated specials for live-action sitcoms, including a reboot of Norman Lear's iconic "One Day at a Time" on POPtv/CBS and an election special for "Black-ish" on ABC/Disney.
Currently, Horhager serves as the Director on Nickelodeon's "Blues Clues & You" reboot, which earned him a nomination in the "Best Directing Team" category for the 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards.
In addition to his impressive broadcast TV credits, Horhager is also a prolific creator of original animated content, with multiple projects in various stages of development.
As a seasoned director, Horhager has written, directed, and produced several short films, many of which have premiered at international festivals, including "Extreme Nuts" (2010),"Ball'oons" (2011),"I Hate You Red Light" (2012),"Ringo" (2012),and "Kafka's Little Fable" (2016).
In 2017, Horhager was invited to pitch one of his original projects, "The Distinguished Dinosaurs", at the prestigious Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
Throughout his career, Horhager has had the opportunity to work on shows and develop content that cater to a wide range of demographics, from pre-school to adult audiences.
