Gints Zilbalodis is a Latvian filmmaker, animator and composer. A prominent figure of Latvian animation, Zilbalodis is best known for directing non-dialogue animated adventure films Away and Flow, the latter of which earned him accolades including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and an Annie Award, with nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, making him and co-producer Matīss Kaža the first Latvians to win an Academy Award. From Wikipedia
