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Project of the Month: Sofiia Melnyk's diploma film THE STEPPES OF KHAZAR is currently probably more relevant than ever. Watch now!
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From FMX to STAR WARS. That's the short version of what actually happened to our Animation student Arne Hain. Find out more!

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Changing the Game

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Changing the Game

Justin Braun's diploma project BURNED is full of cutting edge technology and was chosen as the official 2022 FMX trailer. Find out more!

 
Arne Hain animates for STAR WARS

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Arne Hain animates for STAR WARS

From Animationsinstitut to FMX, from there to the studio of stop motion legend Phil Tippett and on to—we can hardly believe it ourselves when we read this—STAR WARS. Read Arne's personal report now!

 
Through the Steppes of a Forgotten Culture

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Through the Steppes of a Forgotten Culture

Sofiia Melnyk's THE STEPPES OF KHAZAR shows how a once powerful nation is wiped from the history books by its future rulers. Watch THE STEPPES OF KHAZAR now and learn from its creator why the film is more relevant than ever!

 
4 Questions with Dominik Schön

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4 Questions with Dominik Schön

Dominik completed his diploma in Transmedia/Games Directing at Animationsinstitut. Find out, why he decided to study Interactive Media, how he experienced his studies and what was next after graduation.

 
Postcards from Copenhagen

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Postcards from Copenhagen

Nina Weilbächer studies Interactive Media at Filmakademie’s Animationsinstitut. From August to December, she spent a semester abroad at the renowned DADIU in Copenhagen. Find out how she experienced her stay in Denmark and learn about the challenges she had to face.

 
What Does an Animation and Effects Producer Do?

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What Does an Animation and Effects Producer Do?

The course Animation/Effects Producing prepares you for an exciting and challenging job in the media industry. As a producer specializing in animation and VFX, you'll be pulling all the strings.

 
Zero Gravity in the Animation Cosmos

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Zero Gravity in the Animation Cosmos

In the award-winning animated film GRAVEDAD by Matisse Gonzalez, milkmen hold on to udders to avoid falling victim to the changing gravity. Find out what Matisse herself has to say about her emotional as well as whimsical film!

 
Enhancing Experiences

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Enhancing Experiences

Students at Animationsinstitut can spend study time abroad as part of the "Student Mobility" program. In addition to internships or work experience, many use this opportunity for exchange semesters, which at the same time bring talent from all over the world to Ludwigsburg.

 
Green Screens, Green Pixels and Green Shooting

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Green Screens, Green Pixels and Green Shooting

The topic of sustainability and the question of resource-saving production methods are occupying the film and media industry around the globe. Our R&D team compared two VFX productions in terms of energy consumption & co. Click here for the exciting report.

 
What is it like to start your own company right after graduation?

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What is it like to start your own company right after graduation?

After receiving his diploma in Interactive Media, alumnus Dominik Schön founded his own company Kaleidoscube with some of his fellow students. We talked to the young director about future projects and asked him why he prefers self-employment to working for a big game studio.

 
Hey Josephine Ross!

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Hey Josephine Ross!

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

 
Faces – Let’s Talk about Project Mania, Daily Routine and a Finale Grande

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Faces – Let’s Talk about Project Mania, Daily Routine and a Finale Grande

What is it actually like to study at Animationsinstitut? And who are the people behind impressive projects such as A JUGGLER'S TALE or NEOSHIN? "Faces" gives alumni from different study specializations of Animationsinstitut a platform to talk about their recent studies and project work. Read now!