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MYSELF'S SPECIAL OIAF2020 EDITION - from all submissions, Myself selected eleven exceptional results.

Browse through all the fantastic drawings and films!

A technological revolution is currently underway in the film industry affecting set design as well as visual effects. High-resolution LED walls could soon herald a new era of filmmaking. Starting in October, Studio 1 will house a test facility on the Filmakademie campus.

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Harald is a champion wrestler. Driven by his ambitious mother he won a vast number of challenge cups. But his true love is flowers. When his favorite is taken away by his mother one day, Harald has to fight for it.

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What happened with S.M.I.L.E. after VR NOW - from prototype to founding a company

We talked to Michael Schranner, the Creative Producer of S.M.I.L.E., about the status of the project, current plans and important lessons.

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LIVE: Animationsinstitut at SCREEN.TIME international 2020

On July 17, students of Animationsinstitut will present their current projects as part of the online format SCREEN.TIME international. Find out more about the programme and the people behind the projects.

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A cigarette break turning into a bizarre nightmare

It is late at night. A man steps out of a building and hectically lights a cigarette. He smokes it in a deep puff and then flicks it away without a second thought. In fact, everything as usual. Then suddenly all the cigarette butts in town come to life...

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SCREEN.TIME international 2020

You never get to see Work in Progress!? We have changed that for you - at SCREEN.TIME international you can get to know current projects of Filmakademie in pitchings, screenings and presentations.

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Festival News

Our students were again able to score slots for screenings on international festival stages. Due to the current situation, these stages are often of a virtual nature, but therefore also accessible to a larger audience.

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The almost true story about friendship, love and the Bear

Believe it or not, the idea for the animated movie Bear Me came Kasia Wilk during a 15 minute nap in 2009... Yep, it was just that easy.

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VPET: Supporting Virtualisation in Covid-19 Pandemic Era

Virtual Production is an essential part of ongoing research and curriculum at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg. As the Corona pandemic has accelerated, the demand for virtualized production tools increased.

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What are we left with when a person disappears?

Tough question. Beautifully answered in a short film by Thomas Sali.

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The VES Awards Ceremony 2020

The team of The Beauty took home a VES Award in the category "Outstanding Visual Effects in a Student Project". Aleksandra Todorovic, one of the two producers of The Beauty, told us what it feels like to be on stage at one of the most renowned award shows in the film industry.

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Let's Have a Party!

The 3D short film Evangeline, which tells the story of little girl who raises an alligator, brought some challenges for producer Nina Schwarz - which she solved creatively. More about this in the interview with Nina.

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Of Alligators and Country Music

Deep down in the swamps of Louisiana, Evangeline finds a deserted alligator egg and hatches it under her bed. The atmospheric 3D short film Evangeline is a real labour of love of Nadine Schwenk, which she developed over several years. More about told by Nadine herself.

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Arne Hain animates for Star Wars

From Animationsinstitut to collaborating on a Star Wars blockbuster. Animation student Arne Hain tells us how he was offered an exciting opportunity at FMX.