Co-Director, "Minions: The Rise of Gru" & "Despicable Me 3"
Kyle Balda
Co-Director, "Minions: The Rise of Gru" & "Despicable Me 3"
About Kyle
Kyle Balda, born on March 9, 1971, is an American animator and film director. He is recognized for his co-direction of several films produced by Illumination, including The Lorax in 2012 alongside Chris Renaud, Minions in 2015, and Despicable Me 3 in 2017, both with Pierre Coffin. He also co-directed Minions: The Rise of Gru in 2022 with Brad Ableson and Jonathan del Val. In addition to his work in animation, Balda directed the live-action film The Sheep Detectives, scheduled for release in 2026. His early career included work as an animator for Industrial Light & Magic, after which he transitioned to Pixar, contributing to three of their films. Through his career, Balda has established himself as a prominent figure in animated filmmaking, with experience across a variety of animation studios and genres.
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The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast
The Sheep Detectives with Kyle Balda and Jonathan Goldstein (Ep. 614)
Jun 1, 2026
/Film Weekly
Mortal Kombat II is A Huge Improvement Over The Previous Movie (with Karl Urban, Director Simon McQuoid, and More), and The Sheep Detectives Is One of 2026's Most Pleasant Surprises (with Writer Craig Mazin and Director Kyle Balda)
May 13, 2026
LCJ Q&A Podcast
Guest: 'The Sheep Detectives' Director Kyle Balda
May 6, 2026
The Thomas Brush Show
Kyle Balda: Why This Hollywood Director Is Now Making Games, Why Game Dev Is So Hard | Ep. #053
Sep 9, 2025
CG Garage
Episode 449 - Kyle Balda - Co-Director, "Minions: The Rise of Gru" & "Despicable Me 3"
Oct 30, 2023
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