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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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A Technical Marvel

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A Technical Marvel

With his diploma film THE MARVEL, Michael Sieber not only graduated in 2001 from Filmakademie, he also combined various industry innovations within his film. Watch it now!

 

 
Hey Helge Forler!

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Hey Helge Forler!

In 2018, Helge Forler graduated in Animation/Effects Producing at Filmakademie’s Animationsinstitut. Today, he works as Studio Manager and Executive Assistant at Eagle Eye in Ludwigsburg, where he realizes various animated films and series. Helge, what does it mean to be a creative producer?

 
Open Day 2022

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Open Day 2022

Still got some questions about studying at Filmakademie? On January 28, you can once again inform yourself about study programs and majors and ask your individual questions. Click here for the program.

 
Virtual Q&A

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Virtual Q&A

Still have questions about studying at Animationsinstitut? There will be more Virtual Q&As for each specialization in December and January. Register now!

 
Neoshin – A Mocap Music Video

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Neoshin – A Mocap Music Video

The ambitious project Neoshin is nominated for the VES Awards 2022! Ramon Schauer is its Technical Director. The alumnus of Animationsinstitut told us about his work.

 
How do we reach our milestones?

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How do we reach our milestones?

Isabella Braun received her diploma in Animation/Effects Producing from Filmakademie’s Animationsinstitut last summer. We talked to her about the daily challenges of the producer job and her diploma project Woody. Click here for the interview.

 

 
Set Extension for Next-Level VFX

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Set Extension for Next-Level VFX

Visual effects are nowadays essential for many live-action films. The annual Set Extension Workshop offers students from different departments the chance to work together on a film with a high VFX proportion.

 
Does Good Art Only Emerge in a Crisis?

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Does Good Art Only Emerge in a Crisis?

Michael Bohnenstingl's diploma film SLOUCH is about artistic crises. In this interview, Michael reveals whether those are necessary to create art.

 

 
What does it mean to win an Oscar?

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What does it mean to win an Oscar?

The Beauty looks back on a successful festival season: The elaborate VFX production won the SIGGRAPH Jury's Choice Award, the VES Award and even the prestigious Student Academy Award. Find out what happened next for director Pascal Schelbli.

 

 
A Shelter for Grief

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A Shelter for Grief

For her diploma, Ella Estrella Tischa Raetzer created a walk-through audiovisual spatial installation: visitors slip into a womb-like, protected and intimate dimension to embark on an emotional journey. Find out what's behind the project.

 

 
Technical Directing for a Film World in Transition

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Technical Directing for a Film World in Transition

Those who study Technical Directing at Animationsinstitut are researching technological innovations that expand the creative possibilities of filmmaking. With the rise of LED wall sets, TD skills are becoming even more important to the industry.

 

 
Jelly Pimple

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Jelly Pimple

Tao Zhang made a nasty pimple the star of her diploma project. She shows the adventurous coexistence between humans, pimples and their blackheads. Learn more about the making of the project and watch Jelly Pimple - It's snowing! here.