The Conductor

Intro The Conductor's backstory in A Hat in Time centers on his youthful ambition to become a film director, a dream he shared with DJ Grooves, who would become his fiercest rival. Their childhood feud began when they both acquired keys to the same studio, Dead Bird Studio, and have competed ever since for the Annual Bird Movie Awards. The Conductor's love for his signature train, the Owl Express, and his greedy, competitive nature are rooted in this long-standing rivalry with DJ Grooves, which defines his actions throughout the story. The Conductor and DJ Grooves were inspired by movie directors and dreamed of winning the Annual Bird Movie Awards as children. They eventually both became aspiring film directors, with The Conductor owning the studio Dead Bird Studio. The rivalry between The Conductor and DJ Grooves began when they both obtained keys to Dead Bird Studio on the same day. This event turned their shared dream into a fierce competition for cinematic supremacy. By the time Hat Kid arrives, The Conductor is a well-known film producer and the owner of the Owl Express, his famous train. He is known for his short temper and a strong desire to keep his winning record against DJ Grooves, even resorting to cheating. His greedy and vulgar personality stems from his ambition to outdo his rival, leading him to accuse Hat Kid and DJ Grooves of fraud and demanding she star in his films.