Jay Oliva is an award winning American film director, storyboard artist, and producer best known for his work in animation and superhero storytelling. With a career spanning over three decades, Oliva has played a key role in shaping some of the most influential animated films and series based on DC Comics and Marvel Comics properties. He began his career as a storyboard artist for major animated series such as *Spider-Man: The Animated Series*, *Justice League Unlimited*, and *The Batman*, where his dynamic visual style and deep understanding of character-driven action quickly earned recognition.

Oliva went on to direct several acclaimed DC Universe Animated Original Movies, including *Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox* (2013), *Batman: The Dark Knight Returns* (2012–2013), *Justice League: War* (2014), and *Batman vs. Robin* (2015). His direction is often praised for its cinematic pacing, emotional depth, and fidelity to source material. Beyond animation, Oliva has also contributed as a storyboard artist and sequence director for major live-action films, collaborating with directors such as Zack Snyder on *Man of Steel*, *Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice*, and *Wonder Woman* as well as “Deadpool”, “Thor Ragnarok”, and “Ant-Man” for Marvel Studios.

In addition to his film work, Jay Oliva founded the animation and production studio Lex + Otis, dedicated to creating original content and expanding the boundaries of adult-oriented animation. He also serves as the co-creator/ showrunner and executive producer for Netflix’s *Twilight of the Gods* and executive producer/ director on *Trese*, further showcasing his versatility and commitment to diverse storytelling. Known for his passion for mythic heroes and rich visual narratives, Jay Oliva continues to influence modern animation and genre filmmaking worldwide.