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Students who take a semester off to work on a Hollywood blockbuster, alumni with fascinating careers, and lecturers with impressive backgrounds

Animationsinstitut is teeming with people who have a special story to tell. Discover them and get a very personal insight into Animationsinstitut.

Annika Bauer graduated from Animationsinstitut in 2016 with a degree in Transmedia/Games Producing and works as Production Manager in London. Find out how she got started at Nexus and what role FMX played in the process.

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4 Questions with Dimosthenis Gkantzos

After completing his studies in Computer Science, Dimosthenis quickly realized that he wanted more than what the back-end has to offer. He started his creative journey at Animationsinstitut, graduated in Transmedia/Games Producing in 2019 and is now working as a Creative Director and Producer.

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4 Questions with Ricarda Saleh

Ricarda graduated in Interactive Media from Animationsinstitut in 2017 and is now working as a writer and director for TV, film and immersive media. We talked to her about the power of media and her path to Filmakademie.

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As a math whiz to the dream factory

Markus Kranzler graduated in Technical Directing from Animationsinstitut in 2014. Find out how the mathematician landed his dream job at Pixar Animation Studios.

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What does a Technical Director do?

As a Technical Director you are the link between art and technology. Find out what tasks TDs take on in the production of films and media projects and what skills are required.

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The Allrounder

Graduating with a diploma in 2013, Anna Matacz is now coaching the next generation of Animation/Effects Producers as Head of Production and Lineproducer at Animationsinstitut. Find out more about her here.