Fry J. Apocaloso is an Italian director and animator who emerged in the mid-2000s thanks to video content published online. He is known for his surreal and provocative humor. Among his most recognized works are the animated short Little Barber Shop of Horrors (2015), the music video Presepio Imminente (2023) for Elio e le Storie Tese, and the series Preti in Mano (2010) and Rikkardo's Tales (2011). Apocaloso has also worked as a 2D cut-out animator and has honed his skills through film and animation courses in Italy and abroad.