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FMX opens ticket shop and confirms collaboration track talks
FMX opens ticket sales, confirms new speakers, details pass options and highlights ongoing PANEURAMA industry research.
New Trailer walks FMX 2026 home
A walking bus, a hopeful sunrise, and a nod to FMX’s roots: “Bus Buddy” drives the FMX 2026 trailer straight into the ROAD AHEAD.
FMX Turns 30 in 2026
FMX 2026 celebrates 30 years of digital media creation. Stuttgart, May 5–8, 2026. Theme: “The Road Ahead”. Book your rooms, time flies.
“Task Force Querlitz” Brings Adult Animation to ZDF
With Task Force Querlitz, screenwriter Simon Thummet, director Arne Hain and producer Sebastian Simon have achieved something rare:…
TD Meetup 21: VR, Quill & the Renaissance of Real-Time Storytelling
At TD Meetup #21, Dan Franke showed how Quill VR lets you literally paint, animate, and pivot scenes in real time—no rig, just hand and headset.
Rise FX saves christmas?
When Red One dropped last this year, audiences got get a holiday cocktail of Jumanji-style action (The director…
Behind the FMX..
... are Mario Müller and his team. And we wanted to ask what they see as trends.
The Beauty
This year's FMX trailer is "The Beauty" - if you're thinking "that looks familiar", you're right. The 2019 project won a number of awards, including an Animago "Jury Prize"
of the Jury". So it's all the better that
we can now show this film to even more people!
Digital Production 2023, the second!
And here is the spring edition of DP! On board this time: Emil / MaxR at the Filmakademie, Nuke 14 (including part three of the best little helpers) and a big workshop on BMD Cloud. For those who prefer to read about projects: Trixter's work on Shehulk, a dialect comedy in HFR and two award-winning student projects from HFF Munich.
The Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg researches sustainable filmmaking
How can green producing avoid becoming a mere empty phrase in the creative industry? Can virtual production reduce CO₂ emissions?
FMX Spotlight Examines Reusable Assets in EU Project SAUCE
FMX Spotlight presents EU Project SAUCE research into reusable creative assets, light fields, asset pipelines, semantic animation and crowds.
German Film Academy Establishes Animation Film Section
The German Film Academy created a dedicated Animation Film section to recognise and support German animated feature filmmaking.
Marc Angele at The 3D and Motion Design Show
Swiss CG and VFX supervisor Marc Angele discusses Cinema 4D, Arnold and his work in animation and visual effects.
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg Hosts Online Study Information Day
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg and Animationsinstitut presented courses, applications and virtual counselling during an online information day.
M.A.R.K.13 on Producing Ritter Rost
Holger Weiss discusses M.A.R.K.13’s work on Ritter Rost, its production pipeline, regional film funding and Stuttgart’s animation industry.
FMX Spotlight Examines LED Walls for Virtual Production
Three FMX Spotlight discussions explore LED-wall production, virtual-set tools and combining physical sets with virtual worlds.
MediaTech Hub Conference 2020 Goes Hybrid
The 2020 MediaTech Hub Conference combines a live Studio Babelsberg programme with online sessions on media technology and future business models.
The Beauty | Student Academy Award
The award goes to Animago and Visual Effects Society winners.
Research Simulates Detailed Water Droplets
Researchers combine sheet, filament and volume particles to simulate droplet surfaces, sprays and splashes with improved surface tension.
Storm 0.3.5 Adds CUDA and VDB Export
Storm 0.3.5 introduced initial CUDA support, sequence loading, VDB meshing output, particle-size overrides and a new file browser.
MFG Expands Film Development Funding
MFG Baden-Württemberg expanded documentary development support, raised fiction script limits and increased its project participation share.
Sven Martin in Highlights of FMX
Pixomondo CCO and VFX supervisor Sven Martin joined Highlights of FMX to discuss dragons, major productions and sixteen years in VFX.
VES Honours Ray Scalice and Lifetime Members
The VES named Ray Scalice its 2020 Founders Award recipient and honoured Debbie Denise, Thomas Haegele, Richard Hollander and Eugeen Rizzardi.
The Beauty wins VES Award
Deep Dive with "The Beauty" - the short film from the Animation Institute of the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg now also wins the VES Award - read the making-of from the DP.
FMX 2020 Imagines Tomorrow
As 2019 draws to a close, the FMX - Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Immersive Media has some exciting news to announce: It will be celebrating its 25th anniversary from 5 to 8 May 2020!
Into space with the Film Academy
With their diploma project "Asperity", the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg team, in collaboration with a total of 3O students, transformed a visit to FMX 2O18 into an interactive space journey.
FMX 2018: Trailer and Program
At the end of April, it is time again: FMX 2018 in Stuttgart once again offers an extnesive program for everyone interested. Here are the first trailers and program information!
Making-of videos from the Film Academy: “Shine”
At the animago CONFERENCE, the team explained how the animated film "Shine" was created. Anyone who couldn't be there can now catch up on the knowledge via 5 making-of videos.
Filmakademie VR film “Sonar” now on Google Daydream
We have already presented the interesting sci-fi horror experience "Sonar" in our VR focus in DP 02 : 17. Here is an extract from the interview with Philipp Maas and all the new information.
FMX Trailer “Elemental” Making-of
The Filmakademie team behind the 2017 FMX trailer "Elemental" has released a making-of video with footage from the shoot and numerous breakdown shots.
FMX 2017: Final Elemental Trailer
The final trailer for FMX 2017 is online: Under the motto "Beyond the Screen," Filmakademie students realized the project in their third year at the institute.
FMX 2017: Multimedia from the Animationsinstitut
Here is an overview of what the Animationsinstitut will present during FMX week and which VR experiences visitors can try out.
The FMX Programme Is Online!
So, time to start planning the FMX 2017 programme! The schedule of talks from May 2 to 5 is online.
Life as a “Mobile”
Verena Fels and her team from the Filmakademie received a 2010 animago AWARD in the "Best Young Production" category. Now the animated short film featuring the determined cow on a string is finally online in full length.
First FMX Programme Highlights
Oscar glamour (without incorrect winner cards) in the programme of FMX 2017, which takes place this year under the motto "Beyond the Screen." Among other things, talks about Oscar winner "Piper" and five other nominated films are included.
The 2017 VES Award Winners
“The Jungle Book” and “Game of Thrones” dominated yesterday’s VES Awards as winners in the most categories. Here is an overview of the 24 categories.
“Citipati” Wins Annie Award
In the “Best Student Project” category, Andreas Feix’s diploma film “Citipati” won the prize at the 44th Annie Awards. To celebrate, our readers can download the making-of from DP 04 : 16 free of charge.
The Power of Nature
In his visually extremely impressive short film “Natural Attraction”, Marc Zimmermann shows which landscapes are created through the interplay of sky and earth. The full-CG work is now online in full, including a breakdown clip.
Application Deadlines for Studying at Filmakademie
As a reminder: Depending on the chosen degree program or focus, the application deadline for studying at Filmakademie ends on February 15 or May 15.
“Shine” Teaser, Rigging Video & Free Download
We already chose “Shine” as a cover story in 2015; now a teaser and a rigging clip for the newly VES-nominated project are online. To celebrate the nomination, we are also giving away the Filmakademie team’s making-of report as a download.
FMX Trailer for 2017 Is Set
2017 is already in full swing—time to make FMX plans! “Elemental” is the official trailer for the 2017 edition from May 2 to 5. Here is the first teaser.
Coming to Terms with the “Bear” Past
We already had a making-of about Pascal Floerks’ sensational short film "Bear" in DP in 2014; this year, the short film went online after an enormously successful festival tour. Here is an excerpt showing how the project came about.
The New ITFS Trailer!
Advance planning is called for: from May 2 to 7 next year, the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film will take place again. Here is the official trailer—the making-of will appear soon in one of the upcoming DP issues.
Watch “Jagon” in Full
Last year, the impressive Filmakademie production "Jagon" was the only student project nominated alongside the big names – Trixter, Scanline and ILP – for an animago AWARD in the "Best Postproduction" category. Here is the 20-minute short film in full.
Sneak Peek: DP 01 : 17
In DP issue 01 : 17, our focus will be on "Character Design and Creation" – one of many CG artists' favourite subjects. DP will arrive with our subscribers on 16 December and appear at newsstands on 19 December, right on time for Christmas.
Filmakademie Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The university wants to celebrate this properly—with students, alumni and teachers, with supporters and companions, but also with intersted citizens.
Film Engine Premiere at FMX
Crytek's Cinebox successor, Film Engine, will be presented publicly for the first time at FMX. Also on the programme: presentations on “The Jungle Book” and “Zoomania”.
“Wrapped” in Full Length
After countless awards at festivals worldwide, the short film “Wrapped” is now online in full. The project received a 2014 animago AWARD for “Best Young Production”.
Still Time to Join the Project Course!
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg is accepting applications until May 15 for direct entry to the two-year project course at Animationsinstitut.
Animal Madness
The making-of for motion-capture film “Animan” shows the animal side in humans as a grotesque movement study: mocap animals!
Applications Open for VR NOW Training
Alumni teams from Baden-Württemberg universities can now apply for the project-based VR NOW training programme.
Main Theme of FMX 2016
“Blending Realities” will be the focus of the FMX Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Transmedia, linking different industries.
VES Award Winners 2016
The major winners include “Star Wars”, “The Revenant” and “Game of Thrones”. We are especially pleased for the student-category winner.
“The Present” in Full
After “The Present” completed its festival tour, Jacob Frey's animated short from Filmakademie is now online in full, with a making-of download.
Studying at the Animation Institute
It’s that time again: The Institute of Animation, Visual Effects and Digital Postproduction at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg is accepting applications for the 2016/17 academic year.
Animation Production Day 2016
On April 28 and 29, the animation industry will meet in Stuttgart for the 10th time to negotiate new ideas and formats. Projects can be submitted now.
“The Present” Wins 50th Festival Award
“The Present” was nominated for an animago AWARD in 2014, and the animated short film has already won its 50th prize from the Film Academy. We interviewed Jacob Frey about the project for DP.
Experience Dolby Atmos in Ludwigsburg
In Ludwigsburg, Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg will present the Caligari cinema’s new Dolby Atmos sound system on December 10.
The New DP in a 360-Degree View
Wonderful, our new DP was allowed outside with DP author Nils Calles from V-Cut and was filmed in 360 degrees!
Extended Application Deadline
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg has extended the application deadline for the postgraduate programmes Animation/Effects Producing (AEP) and Technical Directing (TD) until August 15. Here is all the important information.
The 2015 Highlights from Filmakademie
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg and KSK Ludwigsburg will present the highlight productions of the 2015 academic year on June 17 and 18. In addition to a programme for invited guests only, there are also programme items open to everyone.
FMX 2015 Retrospective
The anniversary edition of FMX came to an end on Friday, May 8: Here is an overview of the figures and facts from the 2015 event.
High-Profile Confirmations for FMX 2015
FMX opens its doors in exactly one week. More talks and well-known speakers have been confirmd: Avengers 2, Mark deLoura and BabyX will be there.
Become a TD at the Animationsinstitut
Anyone who wants to realize themselves as a Technical Director in the industry and has studied computer science should submit their application to the Animationsinstitut by May 15.
The State Needs New Women
Thanks to the good training at the Animationsinstitut, more and more female animation filmmakers are also making an impact in Stuttgart and the surrounding area.
Professor Andreas Hykade Is the New Head of the Animationsinstitut
Animation filmmaker and previous head of the Animation study specialization, Professor Andreas Hykade, will become the new head of the Filmakademie’s Animationsinstitut from April 1.
Filmakademie Projects Win the Short Tiger Award
The graduation films “The Present” and “Wrapped” from Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg have won the Short Tiger 2015. The projects were also nominated for an animago AWARD last year.
Making-of Rollin’ Safari
The Filmakademie is a permanent fixture at the animago AWARD every year. Anyone wishing to compete against the university in 2015 can submit an entry by 30 June.
Winners of the VES Awards
The Filmakademie project "Wrapped", which already won an animago AWARD last year, has won the VES Award. Plus many more familiar names from DP...
Application Deadlines of the Animationsinstitut
The Animationsinstitut is looking forward to new applicants: the application deadlines run until mid-February and mid-May.
Filmakademie Project on European Tour
The game-developer tour through Europe by the two Film Academy students Benedikt Hummel and Marius Winter can be followed thanks to the support of Arte Creative.
VES Award Nominees
The nominations for this year's VES Awards have been announced. They include many projects that we have presented, or will present, in our DP magazine.
Best of the Animated Short Films
Shelley Page from DreamWorks Animation has compiled her personal animated-short-film favourites. The Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg is very strongly represented.
New Employees Wanted for the Animation Institute
Who is interested in a job at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg? A TD, a CG artist, and a Java developer, among others, are being sought.
Graduation Film “Wrapped” Provides the Material for the FMX 2015 Trailer
The animago winner "Wrapped" provides the cinematic basis for the next FMX trailer and will thus adorn the 20th anniversary edition of the FMX professional conference.
The Animation Institute at the 20th Baden-Württemberg Film Showcase
From December 3 to 7, 2014, the Institute of Animation, Visual Effects and Digital Postproduction at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg will present itself at the 20th Baden-Württemberg Film Showcase at the Metropol cinema in Stuttgart.
Study Information Day at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
This year's Study Information Day at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg takes place on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.
Head of the Animation Institute Retires
The head of the Filmakademie's Institute of Animation, Visual Effects and Digital Postproduction, Prof. Thomas Haegele, is retiring at the end of the year due to age.
“Bear” Receives First Steps Award
We already presented Pascal Flörks’s film "Bear" in the career issue 03/14; now the project has won the coveted young-talent award at Berlin’s Stage Theater.
Siggraph Success for Film Academy Project
The diploma film “Wrapped” has received the coveted “Best Student Project” award at this year's Siggraph 2014 Computer Animation Festival.
New Dolby Atmos Sound Format at the Film Academy
This summer, the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg will become the first film school in Germany to install a Dolby Atmos sound system in its in-house film sound mixing stage.
“The Inner World” Nominated for the German Computer Game Award
The 2D point-and-click adventure game "The Inner World" is nominated for the German Computer Game Award in the "Best German Game" category.
VES Winners
The Visual Effects Society has announced the winners of the VES Awards: the Filmakademie project "Rugbybugs" is among them. "Gravity" is also one of the big winners.
Annie Awards Presented
The 41st Annie Awards were presented in Los Angeles this Saturday. Included: animago nominee and Film Academy graduate Viola Baier with "Wedding Cake".
Open Film School Doors
Is November the dreariest month of the year? An ideal time, then, to visit four major film schools in Germany at their open days next month.
Study Information Day at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
The annual Study Day at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg takes place on November 6, 2013. On this day, visitors can take a look behind the scenes of the university.
From the Life of a Pixar Artist
Saschka Unseld is one of the Filmakademie's showcase Pixar graduates. He has now given Lifehacker an exclusive look at his working methods and daily routine.
The FMX Programme Is Online!
FMX 2013 covers the VFX crisis, crowdfunding and films including Pacific Rim, Warm Bodies and Skyfall.
Cornelia Funke Is Coming to Stuttgart
Cornelia Funke presents the app for her current MirrorWorld book series at FMX on 23 April.
The VES Award Goes To…
The question has finally been answered as to who at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg won the VES Award for the best visual effects in a student project.
Nominees for the VES Award
The VES Award nominees have been announced—three projects from Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg are nominated in the same category.
Available Study Places at the Animationsinstitut
Applications for several study places for the 2013/14 winter semester at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg's Animationsinstitut are still possible until February 15.
“Oh Sheep!” Honoured at SIGGRAPH Asia
Gottfried Mentor's "Oh Sheep!" graced our animago cover this year, and now the work has been honoured at SIGGRAPH Asia.
German Short Film Award Goes to Ludwigsburg
Gold for Best Animated Film went to "The Princess, the Prince and the Green-Eyed Dragon", produced by Studio Soi together with the Animationsinstitut at Filmakademie Ludwigsburg.
Globosome Game Wins the ZKM App Art Award
The "Globosome" app, created at the Institute of Animation, Visual Effects and Digital Postproduction, received the App Art Award from the Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe (ZKM) last Friday evening.
Five Short Films at Siggraph
Five animated films created in recent months at the Institute of Animation at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg will be shown at Siggraph this year.
The FMX 2012 programme
Six weeks before the start of FMX 2012, the most influential European conference for the development, production and distribution of digital entertainment presents this year's programme highlights.