Animated Film Show (Trickfilm-Show)

Discover my unique Animated Film Show – a captivating mix of award-winning animated short films, exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and entertaining stories from my life as an Oscar®-winning animation director.

 

I present my artistic animated short films, ranging from 1 to 11 minutes, live on stage and provide an explanation of the animation techniques used for each film, lasting from 2 to 10 minutes. These techniques include 2D hand-drawn animation, stop-motion, pixilation, computer animation, and experimental ink-on-paper methods. Using photos and video clips, I illustrate how the films were created.

 

After the screenings, I encourage open dialogue, answer questions, and discuss visual language, themes, and creative backgrounds with the audience.

 

The Animated Film Show is an infotainment format for audiences aged 11 and up – ideal for schools, cultural events, festivals, workshops, and corporate functions.

 

Depending on the time frame, I show individual short films or thematic film blocks.

 

My films are non-verbal, rich in visual metaphors, and explore philosophical, social and environmental issues. They are aimed at people who enjoy artistic imagery and emotional storytelling.

Excerpts of the films

Animated Film Show: Formats – Tailored for Your Event

The Show is highly adaptable to your needs.

 

Examples:

 

 

Depending on the occasion, the show can be combined with a making-of talk, a moderated interview, or a keynote presentation.

 Introduction of the show

Thematic Focus Areas

The film selection can be curated around specific themes, such as:

 

  • Animated film art, techniques & production processes
  • Teamwork & creativity
  • Environment & society
  • Commercial film & commissioned work
  • Music, dramaturgy & visual storytelling

Selected Films

  • Domino Play (1983, 5 min) – First Super 8 animation using domino bricks
  • The Last Leaf (original title: Das Letzte Blatt, 1984, 6 min) – A plastiline figure nurtures a single green leaf in a lifeless grey forest
  • Weed (original title: Unkraut, 1991, 5 min) – A snail’s-eye view of how a final patch of nature vanishes under urban concrete
  • Small Talk (1994, 5 min) – Pixilation with actors in a satirical interview
  • Quest (1996, 11 min) – Oscar®-winning stop-motion short about a sand figure searching for water
  • Virtuoso Virtual (original title: Virtuos Virtuell, 2012, 8 min) – Abstract ink animation to orchestral music by Louis Spohr
  • The Sausage Run (2021, 10 min) – A tragicomic retelling of Little Red Riding Hood through zoetropes from a lamb’s perspective
  • Chicken Kiev (2000, 9 min) – A hand-drawn film about a chick that faces surreal danger while searching for warmth and food

 

More films are available in the film archive.

Technical Requirements

  • Playable via laptop (mp4, mov) or cinema server (DCP)
  • Projector or screen with high image quality
  • Sound system with two speakers, microphone if needed
  • Darkened room preferred but not essential

Costs & Booking

The Animated Film Show is individually curated for each event.

 

Included:

  • Program design & technical setup
  • Screening rights & live moderation

Additional costs:

  • Travel & accommodation (if applicable)

 

I’m happy to provide a custom offer on request.

More Information

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Excerpts of the films

 Introduction of the show

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