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Alberto Mielgo

Alberto Mielgo, born on April 29, 1979, is a talented animation director, artist, and animator who has made significant contributions to the field. Originally from Spain, he has established his career in Los Angeles after gaining international experience across various countries in Europe and Asia.

Mielgo's impressive body of work has earned him numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, four Emmy Awards, and two Annie Awards. His career took a notable turn in 2013 when he received a Primetime Emmy Award and an Annie Award for his outstanding role as Best Production Designer on Disney's "Tron: Uprising."

His success continued in 2019 when he won three Emmy Awards, including Best Animated Short, Best Art Direction, and Best Animation, along with another Annie Award for his work on the episode "The Witness" from the Netflix anthology series "Love, Death & Robots."

In March 2022, Mielgo's short film "The Windshield Wiper" earned him the prestigious Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. Shortly thereafter, the episode "Jibaro" from "Love, Death & Robots," which he wrote and directed, garnered the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Animated Program in September 2022. Through his innovative storytelling and artistic vision, Mielgo continues to shape the animation landscape.

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