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Everyone is talking about virtual production. Find out what that actually means and read about working with LED walls as a technical director.

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In the award-winning VFX short film WRAPPED, nature returns to the cities and impressively destroys human structures. Learn more and watch the film here!

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4 Questions with Annika Bauer

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4 Questions with Annika Bauer

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.

 
Beeing

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Beeing

Peek into the future of public transport entertainment! Animationsinstitut’s R&D Team created a nature inspired VR journey for train rides addressing the protection of our environment and ecosystem. Learn more about the developed prototype here.

 

 
Not weird, just different!

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Not weird, just different!

Elena Walf graduated from Animationsinstitut in 2015 with the beautiful 2D animation Some Thing. Be enchanted by the loving story about self-acceptance and learn more about the making of the award-winning short film.

 

 
4 Questions with Dimosthenis Gkantzos

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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.

 
4 Questions with Ricarda Saleh

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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.

 
Virtual Q&A Session

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Virtual Q&A Session

On April 15, 2021, Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg's Animationsinstitut invites you to a Virtual Q&A Session. Your chance to ask all your questions about our studies. Let's meet online!

 
Nightmare from three perspectives

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Nightmare from three perspectives

The multiple award-winning 2D animated film A Blink of an Eye by Kiana Naghshineh confronts the audience with a sensitive topic: strong images and haunting music tell the story of a woman who is overwhelmed by a stranger at night.

 

 
As a math whiz to the dream factory

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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.

 

 
Red dogs and seas of chicken

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Red dogs and seas of chicken

In his multi-award-winning diploma film Blieschow, director Christoph Sarow wraps young Tom's childhood memories in a colorful 2D animation, using powerful metaphors to tell of loneliness and youthful competition.

 

 
The Beauty

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The Beauty

Finally online: Pascal Schelbli's graduation film combines a highly topical subject with great visual effects, earning him, among others, the prestigious Student Academy Award.

 

 
What does a Technical Director do?

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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.

 
The Allrounder

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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.