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Vincent Maurer studies Technical Directing and is already working for leading CGI companies in Canada during his studies. He owes that also to his skills in virtual production.

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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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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.

 
Together at Home

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Together at Home

The student council of Animationsinstitut came up with a special idea during lockdown time. Students and employees were asked to illustrate their situation in home office. The result is a colorful mosaic, as diverse as Animationsinstitut itself.

 
Urban Neverland

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Urban Neverland

For his graduation film, Johannes Kammerer combined impressive live action on skateboards with beautiful animation and visual effects. Find out here what's behind the experimental skate video.

 
Making a vfx short in 90 days

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Making a vfx short in 90 days

During the Set Extension Workshop, an interdisciplinary team produces an entire vfx short within only three month. Find out why shooting in a LED studio was more challenging than expected.

 

 
Winter Festival News

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Winter Festival News

The students of Animationsinstitut have scored some coveted spots at international festivals. Find out which projects have been awarded prizes, screenings and nominations.

 
From Dinomaniac to VFX Olympus

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From Dinomaniac to VFX Olympus

Andreas Feix graduated in Animation and Visual Effects from Animationsinstitut in 2015 and is now working in London at Industrial Light & Magic. Find out how the digital compositor made the leap to the island...

 
Need a coffee break?

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Need a coffee break?

Paul Cichon asked himself why everyday objects actually always break after a seemingly fixed period of time. In his diploma project he found an answer and created the colorful and very funny 2D animation Opossum.