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Vincent Maurer studies Technical Directing and is already working for leading CGI companies in Canada during his studies. He owes that also to his skills in virtual production.

What if all animals were round? This is the question the makers of the ROLLIN' SAFARI short films asked themselves. Learn more about the project!

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In the award-winning VFX short film WRAPPED, nature returns to the cities and impressively destroys human structures. Learn more and watch the film here!

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Artificial Intelligence: Fast Food for the Soul

Dr. Jan Pinkava, Director of Animationsinstitut, reflects on Artificial Intelligence in the Film and Games Industries and at the Filmakademie.

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Scrubby goes to New York

Alumnus Paul Vollet's diploma project is screening at Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Click here to find out more!

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Open Days 2023

You have questions about studying at the Animationsinstitut? Then take a look behind the scenes during the Open Days 2023. Click here for the program!

Mesmerizing shots of the depths of the ocean with stunning VFX highlighting its vulnerability. Director Pascal Schelbli speaks to us about his Oscar award winning project THE BEAUTY, which is also this year’s FMX trailer.

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Mountains, Bears and Big Studios

During his mobility year, Vincent Maurer, a Technical Directing student, moved to Canada. While staying there, he worked on animation and VFX productions for major studios and simultaneously fell in love with the country's natural beauty.

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"It's a Good Time for a Real-Time TD Right Now"

Vincent Maurer studies Technical Directing and is already working for leading CGI companies in Canada during his studies. He owes that also to his skills in virtual production.

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From Short Films to Series

About half a year after his graduation, we interviewed former Animation student Christian Kaufmann. “At the Filmakademie, it was mostly short films, now, I am working on a larger series,” states Christian, who is working at Studio Soi, an animation studio in Ludwigsburg.

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Hey Josephine Ross!

Alumna Josephine Ross is working as an associate producer at RISE realizing big VFX projects like HAWKEYE and ETERNALS. We talked to the Animation/Effects Producing graduate about her time at the Filmakademie’s Animationsinstitut and asked her what tips she has for applicants.