Peter Lepeniotis
- Animation Department
- Director
- Writer
Peter Lepeniotis (born 1965) is a Canadian animation director with
Greek descent. He is probably best known for his 2005 animated short
Surly Squirrel. He has adapted the short into a full length feature
film, titled The Nut Job, in which Lepeniotis has co-written and
directed. It was released theatrically in January 17, 2014 by Open Road
Films and The Weinstein Company. Due to the film's successful opening
weekend in the box office, Lepeniotis has green lighted a sequel The
Nut Job 2, which is expected for a release in January 15, 2016. He will
serve once again as director and co-writer of the sequel.
