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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.

What if all animals were round? This is the question the makers of the ROLLIN' SAFARI short films asked themselves. Learn more about the project!

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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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Animationsinstitut at Code Week Baden-Württemberg

On October 22, students of Animationsinstitut will present their third year projects and give insights into the development and implementation.

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Opening of the academic year 2020/21

Architect, scenographer and set designer Uwe R. Brückner opens the semester at Animationsinstitut with a lecture and workshop

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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!

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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The LED Screen Revolution

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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From Animationsinstitut straight to founding a studio

The indie production company Studio Seufz from Stuttgart is celebrated worldwide for its extraordinary games and films. The success story began at Animationsinstitut.

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About the courage to learn something new

Despite her old age, an elderly woman overcomes herself to learn how to swim. With her swimming attempts, she awakens unexpected attention of the sea creatures living in the depths...

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How do we best kill the mouse?

A mousetrap snaps shut. A dusty town square awakens. A group of men debates how to kill the animal in the little box – each trying to outdo the others’ increasingly sadistic fantasies. Until a stranger suggests letting the creature loose...

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Update: Festival News

Screenings, nominations and awards - the films of our students are again represented at numerous international festivals. Find out which festivals are up next.

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Studying in Times of Corona

The coronavirus overshadows the summer semester 2020 at Animationsinstitut. Like all universities, the Filmakademie had to shut down. Nevertheless, teaching and project work continues - a challenge for students and those responsible.

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A Comeback for Stop Motion

For quite a while stop motion wasn't the cool kid amongst animation techniques. Now the industry is experiencing a revival - one more reason for Arne Hain to share his enthusiasm for puppet animation at the Stop Motion Lab.