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2D Animated Series
Head of Background - Crew Zurich
Les enquêtes de Maëlys - MAelys’ mysteries
directed by Jean-Marc Duperrex
produced by Nadasdy Film, Nicolas Burlet
written by Christine Pompeï and Jean-Marc Duperrex
Digital cartoon series of adventures 26x11 minutes. Based on books by Christine Pompéï and RaphaëlleBarbanègre, published by Editions Auzou.
Maëlys is a real budding detective: she sees investigations everywhere! Her friend Lucien, a little less. . . but he would follow Maëlys anywhere!
Films
2D Animated Short Film
Layout Artist / Background Artist
Layout Design, Background Design, Background Painting
Stori Bilong Ol Pis
directed Ursula Ulmi
produced by Ulmi Film
written by Ursula Ulmi, Zag Ziagaz Clan
This short film retells the story of how reef fish got their beautiful colouring. Long ago the fish had transformed into humansand came onto land to celebrate and dance. Once the sun had set, they hurried backinto the sea, leaving behind a big mess. Curious as to who had been occupying the village in their absence, the villagers of one island plan to find out who those uninvited visitors were. What they would soon discover, leaves them amazed and mesmerized.
Based on the original story by the Ziag Zagaz Clan of Papua New Guinea.
Anidoc, 2D Animated Documentary Film
Layout Artist / Background Artist
Chris The Swiss
directed by Anja Kofmel
produced by Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion AG, Sereina Gabathuler, Samir and Nukleus Film, MA, Sinisa Juricic and IV Films, Iikka Vehkalahti and MAJADE Filmproduktion
written by Anja Kofmel
Anja Kofmel already admired her cousin Chris as a little girl. His mysterious death in the midst of the wars in Yugoslavia in 1992 still keeps her occupied. Especially as the young Swiss journalist wore the uniform of an international mercenary group at the time of his death. What happened?
As an adult, Anja decides to follow his story. She tries to understand what Chris’ actual involvement in this conflict was and takes us on a quest to Croatia. She tells of her journey in a fine mix of documentary and animated film. The film won several awards.
2D Animated Feature Film, Preschool
Layout Artist / Animation Key Posing
Molly Monster The Movie
directed by Ted Sieger and Michael Ekblad and Matthias Bruhn
produced by Little Monster Gmb, Josef Burri and Peacock Film, Elena Pedrazzoli and Alexandra Schatz Filmproduktion. Alexandra Schatz and TrickStudio Lutterbeck GmbH, Richard Lutterbeck and Sluggerfilm AB, Michael Ekblad and Senator Film München GmbH, Tania Reichert-Facilides and Dieter Reinhold
written by John Chambers, after a idea by Ted Sieger und John Chambers
Molly Monster is the deeply-loved only-monster of Popo and Etna Monster. She spends her days in familiar surroundings playing with her best friend Edison, a clockwork toy with a life of his own. But when Mama gives birth to an egg (which Papa must hatch) Molly sets out on a journey to find her new place in the family. The journey takes her far away from home and over the Wild Hills to Egg Island, where she is reunited with her Mama and her Papa, and her new mini-monster sibling. “Molly Monster” deals with the theme of becoming a sister of a brother and the excitement that comes with it from the point of view of a small child. Enchanting and entertaining – a universal preschool adventure.
3D Animated Short Film
Visual Development Artist / Story Artist / 3D Artist / Animation Artist
Incognito - The Secret of the Missing Socks
directed, produced and written by Doris Wettstein
Ever wonder where that missing sock has gone? Behind this common phenomenon, lies a very logical explanation. Nap and his robot assistant regularly visits Earth where his assistant is transported down to retrieve your sock. On their latest trip, the family dog provides an amusing challenge to the sock stealing. Once your sock is gone it has a new purpose in a galaxy far far away. An inventive short film for everyone who wears socks.
FILMS In Production
currently no project in production….
FILMS In Development
2D Animated TV Series, Preschool 3-6 years
Director / Art Director
Visual Development / Storyboard / Background Artist
NUTTREE GANG Series - Pilot - Die Nussbaumbande Spinnt
original idea by Hynek Bures
directed by Doris Wettstein and Marcel “Momper” Schröder
produced by Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion, Sereina Gabathuler and Nadasdy Film, Nicolas Burlet and Mideu Films, Grit Wißkirchen
written by Sabine Müller & Viola Lippmann & Sereina Gabathuler
When the two sisters Yoko (6) and Siloé (4) and their friend Vikram (7) head to their tree house in the fallow plot, it heralds the begin of a magical adventure. In this green oasis with its trees, bushes and hedges, myriad animals and plants have sought and found refuge.
In the wild fallow land, different laws prevail, because the animals and plants here are not prepared to let human thoughtlessness slide.. They demand respect and confront the children. As a result, the children see the magic in things and their view of nature changes. The three children, who don't have that much in common, become a tight-knit group that learns to live together respectfully through their interaction with nature.
2D Animated Feature Film
Storyboard Artist
Timbuktu
directed by Anja Kofmel and Milo Addica
written by Anja Kofmel and Milo Addica
produced by ASAKO Film, Anja Kofmel
«Timbuktu» tells the story of the terminally ill William Gurevitch, aka Willy G. Christmas– a brilliant but troubled homeless poet from Brooklyn NY – and his loyal companion, the mutt Mr. Bones.
Based on Paul Auster's novel and told from the unusual perspective of the mongrel Mr. Bones, «Timbuktu» is a story about being different. The film addresses the topics of belonging and finding one’s identity and is – in the midst of social constraints – a plea for personal freedom, for diversity and for humanity.
IP’s
3D Animated Series, Family Film
Visual Development Artist / Story Artist
Miraculous Surprise
written by Doris Wettstein
As Fizz, Bazoo and Chups prepare to leave their paradise, a violent earthquake shacks them from their world, a Piñata, and crumbles apart. After a dizzying fall, they find themselves on the ground in Phoebe’s backyard in the middle of her birthday celebration. Pandemonium erupts when Phoebe and her friends see three tiny creatures fall out of the Piñata. After escaping into the backyard, the three friends find themselves in an alien world full of danger lurking around, more dangerous due to their clumsy ways and naiveté. As luck would have it and during their lowest moment of despair, they remember the prophetic words inside their previous Piñata world which leads them to the Promised Land.
Children’s Book / Animated Short, 3-6 years
Visual Development Artist / Story Artist
Mumpfmumpf
written by Doris Wettstein
When Emily is taken to the city and enters a gradually more adult world, she finds herself trapped in a dark foggy cloud that takes over the entire city. The seriousness and harshness of the adult world slowly threatens her innocent happy spirit. To her surprise, Mumpfmumpf appears when she calls out for help. Soon they become friends and together they work to clear up the skies and bring back happiness to the city and the adults around them.
2D Animated Feature Film, Young Adults
Visual Development Artist / Story Artist
Tribes Spirit
written by Doris Wettstein
After a series of devastating earthquakes and full economic collapse, survivors on a remote island are divided as to how to build a new society. Flo, who was born after the collapse and with an evolved sensitive nature, finds an old spirit on another part of the island that got separated from its spiritual family. After many dangerous adventures together, Flo eventually reunites the spirit to its family and harmony is restored. A futuristic adventure with a sense of humor.