Thomas Stellmach stands in front of a pin board and explains the construction of an animation strip for a zoetrope to the employees of Medland.

Creative Workshop for Companies & Animated Film Show – Team Event in Kassel with Oscar© Short

Creative Workshop for Companies – A Truly Unique Team Experience

Medland GmbH & Co. KG from Taunusstein set a great example:

With a creative workshop for companies and an entertaining Animated Film Show, their team event became the highlight of their anniversary celebration.

The creative corporate event in Kassel – including an interactive team-building workshop, a customized employee program and a surprise guest with an actual Oscar© – created excitement and left a lasting impact.

Animation & Team Spirit – The Workshop for Companies and Teams

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Medland, a company specializing in medical products, invited employees from all over Germany to an inspiring weekend in Kassel.

At the heart of the event was an interactive, art-based animation workshop – a Zoetrope Workshop that I specifically designed as a creative workshop for companies. Participants combined hands-on creative work with collaborative storytelling – a format that fosters team spirit, communication, and fresh ideas in a playful way.

A Place for Encounters – and for Ideas

The venue was the Neue Denkerei Kassel, a space dedicated to new thinking and collaborative work. The program was rounded off with highlights from my Animated Film Show – including my Oscar©-winning short film QUEST, presented live and with a touch of Hollywood.

From Film Festival to Company Anniversary – How It All Started

Managing Director Dipl.-Kfm. Klaus Michallik first saw my work in June 2023 at the International Animated Film Festival in Wiesbaden. (Read a report.)

Impressed by the mix of infotainment, artistic quality, and humorous reflection, he immediately knew: this was the perfect fit for Medland’s anniversary event.

Kassel was chosen not just for its central location – but also because I recommended the ideal venue and contributed suggestions for other program elements.

Creative Workshop for Companies – Tailored and Sustainable

The creative workshop for companies allowed participants to connect on equal footing through artistic collaboration – making it a perfect choice for internal events, company retreats, or incentive programs.

During the workshop, participants created one-second loop animations on paper strips, brought to life through a traditional zoetropeanalog, handmade, and full of life.

The topics were as individual as the participants themselves: from hobbies to a little animated figure knitting a scarf with the Medland logo.

The result: a shared experience that revealed hidden talents, strengthened team spirit, and built connections across departments.

The Oscar© Surprise – Up Close with Hollywood

The presentation of my animated films was met with great enthusiasm. But the biggest surprise came at the end:
I wasn’t just the workshop leader – I was also the creator of the Oscar©-winning film QUEST and had brought the original Oscar© statuette with me. For many, it was the first time seeing a real Oscar© from Hollywood up close.

Team work

Final presentation

Listen to the mood. See the results.

Medland GmbH & Co. KG from Taunusstein set a great example:

With a creative workshop for companies and an entertaining Animated Film Show, their team event became the highlight of their anniversary celebration.

The creative corporate event in Kassel – including an interactive team-building workshop, a customized employee program and a surprise guest with an actual Oscar© – created excitement and left a lasting impact.

Animation & Team Spirit – The Workshop for Companies and Teams

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Medland, a company specializing in medical products, invited employees from all over Germany to an inspiring weekend in Kassel.

At the heart of the event was an interactive, art-based animation workshop – a Zoetrope Workshop that I specifically designed as a creative workshop for companies. Participants combined hands-on creative work with collaborative storytelling – a format that fosters team spirit, communication, and fresh ideas in a playful way.

A Place for Encounters – and for Ideas

The venue was the Neue Denkerei Kassel, a space dedicated to new thinking and collaborative work. The program was rounded off with highlights from my Animated Film Show – including my Oscar©-winning short film QUEST, presented live and with a touch of Hollywood.

From Film Festival to Company Anniversary – How It All Started

Managing Director Dipl.-Kfm. Klaus Michallik first saw my work in June 2023 at the International Animated Film Festival in Wiesbaden. (Read a report.)

Impressed by the mix of infotainment, artistic quality, and humorous reflection, he immediately knew: this was the perfect fit for Medland’s anniversary event.

Kassel was chosen not just for its central location – but also because I recommended the ideal venue and contributed suggestions for other program elements.

Creative Workshop for Companies – Tailored and Sustainable

The creative workshop for companies allowed participants to connect on equal footing through artistic collaboration – making it a perfect choice for internal events, company retreats, or incentive programs.

During the workshop, participants created one-second loop animations on paper strips, brought to life through a traditional zoetropeanalog, handmade, and full of life.

The topics were as individual as the participants themselves: from hobbies to a little animated figure knitting a scarf with the Medland logo.

The result: a shared experience that revealed hidden talents, strengthened team spirit, and built connections across departments.

Team work

Final presentation

Listen to the mood. See the results.

The Oscar© Surprise – Up Close with Hollywood

The presentation of my animated films was met with great enthusiasm. But the biggest surprise came at the end:
I wasn’t just the workshop leader – I was also the creator of the Oscar©-winning film QUEST and had brought the original Oscar© statuette with me. For many, it was the first time seeing a real Oscar© from Hollywood up close.

Proud of Creative Result

Whether as a workshop leader or film director – it fulfills me when my work inspires people, connects teams, unlocks creative energy and sparks a sense of pride.

Conclusion – A Creative Workshop for Companies with Impact

Whether as part of an employee retreat, a client event or a company anniversary – this combination of creative workshop for companies and Animated Film Show offers an engaging and inspiring way to motivate teams, boost employee engagement, and enhance internal company events, team-building activities or incentive programs.

Artistic, interactive, and personal – the workshop leaves a lasting impression and builds stronger connections in a sustainable way.

Plan Your Own Creative Workshop for Your Company

Whether for an anniversary, a team event or an incentive – together, we’ll create a program tailored to your company’s needs. Be inspired!

No matter the size – for small teams or large groups – my tailor-made creative workshop for companies combined with the Animated Film Show can be flexibly adapted to your goals and event framework.

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