Liu Jian

Liu Jian (simplified Chinese: 刘健; traditional Chinese: 劉健; pinyin: Liú Jiàn; 11 November, 1969; Jiangsu) is a Chinese animator and film director based in Nanjing.

Having originally studied painting at Nanjing University of the Arts, he began making animations in 1995. In 2007 he founded Le-joy Animation Studio. His first full-length animation Piercing I premiered at the Holland Animation Film Festival. His second feature-length film Have a Nice Day premiered in competition at the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival and won Best Animation Feature at the 54th Golden Horse Awards.

Liu Jian is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 7 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Have a Nice Day (2018), A Writer's Odyssey 2 (2025), The Stage (2025), I Know Who You Are (2026), Art College 1994 (2025), Piercing I (2009), Grandpa Ge (1993). The recorded credits span 1993 to 2026, including 7 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.