Trickfilm-Show

Trickfilm-Show in different formats and duration

In my Trickfilm-Show I showcase my international award winning films as infotainment and give an exciting and entertaining insight into the production processes of the films.

I talk about my inspiration, important stages in my film career and reveal my next plans.

In a relaxed atmosphere, I explain the tricks and techniques used to make the films and tell stories about the films, e.g. about the 1997 Academy Awards® in Hollywood.

Using facts and figures, I convey the effort involved in the productions and address the challenges associated with this art form.

Depending on the length of the programmes, there will be time for conversations with the audience, interviews with individual production members or for viewing making-of films, photos and props.

The films are without dialogue. Depending on the duration of the program and the venue, there are breaks during which food and drinks can be served.

Read my Trickfilm-Show reports about past presentations.

Here are the next event dates.

Introduction of the show

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In my Trickfilm-Show I showcase my international award winning films as infotainment and give an exciting and entertaining insight into the production processes of the films.

Introduction of the show

I talk about my inspiration, important stages in my film career and reveal my next plans.

In a relaxed atmosphere, I explain the tricks and techniques used to make the films and tell stories about the films, e.g. about the 1997 Academy Awards® in Hollywood.

Using facts and figures, I convey the effort involved in the productions and address the challenges associated with this art form.

Depending on the length of the programmes, there will be time for conversations with the audience, interviews with individual production members or for viewing making-of films, photos and props.

The films are without dialogue. Depending on the duration of the program and the venue, there are breaks during which food and drinks can be served.

Read my Trickfilm-Show reports about past presentations.

Click on the article of the “Wiesbadener Kurier” to enlarge it.

Here are the next event dates.

Film presentations with a thematic focal point

I can show one or several of my films on location or via streaming. I give explanations taking into account the focussed themes and hold a question-and-answer session with the participants.

For example, I talk about the motives to produce the films, about the production process or animation techniques or about the marketing and distribution.

Oscar award winner Thomas Stellmach presents his animated short films at the 'Kraftzentrale' in Straubing

Film Examples and possible Subjects

UNKRAUT (weeds)

Film dramaturgy, expression in design, analogue production of a cartoon film with pencil on paper and paint on transparent cells, three-dimensionality in cartoon film, multiplane method, rotoscoping, sound design

environment, endangered nature, what we call “weed” might be a matter of opinion

CHICKEN KIEV

Production of a cartoon film, analogue 2D animation with pencil on paper, digital processing e.g. colouring of a cartoon film with computer, image composition, three-dimensionality with the help of digital methods, advantages and disadvantages of digital technology compared to analogue production methods.

abandoned children, street children, ethics, addiction, stinginess, uncaring parents, subsistence activity

See clips of the films

QUEST

Film dramaturgy, stop-motion technique, set construction, lighting, trick figure construction, analogue single-frame animation, trick methods from the beginnings of film, sound design, post-production in the film lab, participation in film festivals, marketing and successes, awarding of the Oscar

needs and wishes

SMALL TALK

Stop motion animation with actors called pixillation, collaboration in a film team, festival trailer as commissioned work

adventure, fake news

VIRTUOSO VIRTUAL

Music perception, music interpretation, effect of music in film, visualisation of music with ink, dramaturgy in film and music, filming methods, image composition of ink clips using masking technique, experimental film und participation at film festivals, marketing, making-of exhibition.

freedom and self-realisation

THE SPINNING ANIMATION SHOW

Cartoon animation on paper strips or three-dimensional animation loops on turntables, use of early film technology (praxinoscope, zoetrope) to view the animation, integration of sound and music, development of an audiovisual performance as a public presentation.

triggering creativity

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