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 short animation films (1–11 minutes) live on stage, using photos and clips to show the making-of. For each film, I give a 3–10 minute explanation of the techniques—2D hand-drawn, stop-motion, pixilation, computer animation, and experimental ink-animation.

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.

The Show is highly adaptable to your needs.

Examples:

• Evening-length shows, 1.5 hours, 4-5 films
  e.g. Theaterstübchen Kassel, Kunstdenkmal Hann. Münden, Wiesbaden Animated Film Festival
• short program, 1 hour, 3-4 films
  e.g. Gymnasium Iserlohn
• Individual films, 5 to 20 minutes depending on the film
  e.g. Rotary event, corporate event with zoetrope workshop

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

The show can be tailored to various themes, such as:

• My professional journey in animation
• Animated film art & visual communication
• Animation techniques & production processes
• Teamwork, creativity und innovation
• Environment & society
• Commercial film & commissioned work
• Music in film – role and effects
• Visual storytelling & dramaturgy

• Quest (1996, 11 min)
  • 45 international film awards
  • Oscar^® – Academy Award
• Virtuoso Virtual (original title: Virtuos Virtuell, 2012, 8 min)
  • 43 international film awards
  • Best experimental/abstract film, Ottawa International Animation Film Festival
• Old Super Lady (1994, 1 min)
  • Crystal for the best inbetweener film, Annecy International Animated Film Festival, France
  • Best social media spot of the MTV-Storyboard competition
• The Last Leaf (original title: Das Letzte Blatt, 1984, 6 min)
  • Best film in the category Youth, Union Internationale du Cinema non Professionel (UNICA) Mar del Plata, Argentina
• Weed (original title: Unkraut, 1991, 5 min)
  • Gold Medaille, Union Internationale du Cinema non Professionel (UNICA) 1991, St. Gallen, Switzerland
  • 2nd audience prize, student film days 1991, Babelsberg, Germany
• The Sausage Run (2021, 10 min)
  • Grand Prix – The Golden Kuker Award, Golden Kuker Sofia, International Animation Film Fest
  • Best European Film, 18 Cortoons Gandia Festival 20–23 October 2022, Spain
• Chicken Kiev (2000, 9 min)
  • 2nd and 3rd prize for best film, ANIMA MUNDI, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo 2000, Brazil
  • 2nd prize for best computer-assisted animation produced by an independent, World Animation Celebration 2000, Los Angeles, USA
• Small Talk (1994, 5 min)
  • Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau-Prize 1995, Wiesbaden, Germany

• 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

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.

• Reports on past Animated Film Shows
• Example of a program (PDF)
• Flyer (PDF) of the Animated Film Show
• Reports on the combination of an Animated Film Show and an animation workshop
• Event reviews & highlights
• Watch an excerpt of my Oscar^®-winning moment
• Get an overview of all my animated films

If you have any questions or consider booking my Trickfilm Show, please get in contact: