Raman Hui

Raman Hui Shing-Ngai (Traditional Chinese: 許誠毅, born 4 July 1963) is a Hong Kong animator, film director, and film producer. He is best known for directing the films Monster Hunt and Monster Hunt 2.

Early life Hui was born in Hong Kong, and grew up in a single parent family, with his mother raising him and two other siblings. Liking to draw since he could remember, For a while he was creating hand-drawn animated productions for TV commercials in Toronto. In 2004, he spent half a year in Hong Kong where he directed animation for the DreamWorks Animation's televisions series Father of the Pride, which was subcontracted to a Hong Kong company. His first book, Brownie and Sesame was released in 2004, followed by Piccolo in 2005 and Grandma Long Ears in 2006.

Due to his contributions to the Shrek films, Forbes listed Hui in 2010 among 25 notable Chinese-Americans in the business field.

Hui said of himself that he is a "Hong Konger living in America," being "sandwiched between Western and Chinese cultures." After arriving to the United States, beside learning a new language, Hui had most troubles adapting to a different lifestyle: "Hong Kong is a busy place. But the place I lived, Silicon Valley, was so quiet that if you see someone walking down the street at night, you should feel worried." Although, he prefers living in Hong Kong, Hui prefers working in the United States: "They make sure you have enough time to do your job well. I feel attached to that country because it is where I learned all my skills."

Filmography Director Short film Sleepy Guy (1994) Fat Cat on a Diet (1999) Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five (2008) Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos (2012)

Feature film Shrek the Third (2007) Monster Hunt (2015) Monster Hunt 2 (2018) The Tiger's Apprentice (2024)

TV special Scared Shrekless (2010)

Animator Short film Muppet*Vision 3D (1991) Fat Cat on a Diet (1999)

Feature film Madagascar (2005) (Additional)

TV special The Last Halloween (1991) (Character animator) Shrek the Halls (2007) Merry Madagascar (2009)

TV series The Simpsons (1995) (Episode "Treehouse of Horror VI")

Animation director Film Angels in the Outfield (1994) The Arrival (1996) (Pacific Data Images)

Television Father of the Pride (2004-2005) How to Train Your Dragon (2012)

Supervising animator Antz (1998) Shrek (2001) Batman Forever (1995) (Pacific Data Images) Shrek 4-D (2003) Shrek 2 (2004) (Also additional storyboard artist)

Story artist Short film Donkey's Caroling Christmas-tacular (2010)

Feature film Shrek Forever After (2010) (Additional) Puss in Boots (2011) (Additional)

TV special Merry Madagascar (2009)

Character designer Antz (1998) Shrek (2001)

Voice actor Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) (As Jin)