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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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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.

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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.