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Project of the Month: In the short film FUSSEL, cute yet monstrous creatures come together to follow a red thread. But will this thread bring them to their desired destination? Watch FUSSEL 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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Follow the Red Thread!

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Follow the Red Thread!

In the short film FUSSEL, cute yet monstrous creatures come together to follow a red thread. But will this thread bring them to their desired destination? Watch FUSSEL now!

 
Wearing Your Boyfriend to a Party

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Wearing Your Boyfriend to a Party

The animated film ONE PAIR COAT is about Jolanda, who puts on her boyfriend Hendrik as a coat. Barbaric? Not at all! Learn more about ONE PAIR COAT!

 
When Words Are Not Enough

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When Words Are Not Enough

The VR experience MINDPALACE lets the protagonist dive into the mind of his partner. However, it's up to you to find out whether this new perspective reveals unwanted truths. Learn more about MINDPALACE!

 
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.