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Thorbjørn Christoffersen has directed some of the most popular Danish animated films in recent memory, including Terkel in Trouble, Ronal the Barbarian, and the hugely successful Checkered Ninja series. He is also a well-known illustrator of children’s books, notably the Anton & Grandma and Sally’s Dad book
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Complicated Stories with Susanne Bækby Gerges Art Director, Filmmaker, Educator This summer, the highly anticipated film version of the bestselling Lotte & Totte books hits the screen. This film adaptation was produced by Fridthjof Animation, and directed by Mia Fridthjof along with animation director Christian Kuntz. But the distinctive look
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Mint Copenhagen Expands Its Horizons with Tim Rex in Space We spoke with Josephine Jerris Margolis last year, just as momentum around the series was building. Since then, the show has premiered in the UK on Milkshake, with a U.S. debut planned for later this autumn. If you’ve
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The Sky's the Limit for Viborg’s Ouros Animation Since 2018, Ouros Animation has been producing gorgeous animation from Arsenalet in Viborg. This award-winning studio keeps the focus tightly on quality, with an artisanal approach to every project. With a portfolio that includes short films, documentaries, TV
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Esben Toft Jacobsen has been a creative force in Danish animation for years, winning recognition for projects like The Great Bear, Beyond Beyond, and Kiwi og Strit. He is remarkably prolific, constantly adding to a career of diverse and interesting projects. His latest series, Hullet i Hækken/Flora & Lars,
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For most people, Mikkel Mainz is the face and force behind Tales of Alethrion, the groundbreaking animated web series. But Mainz is more multi-talented than that project alone. From his work as a creator and director to his work as an entrepreneur and innovator, Mainz has charted his own
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Edda Kristinsdóttir is the concept artist and art director for Lille Tut. Her distinctive style and use of color and texture create the unique look of the show, and have made a huge contribution to its success. She recently spoke with WeAnimate about her career, her process, and the visual
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Morten Kaufmann is a TV and film producer, perhaps best known for his collaborations with Thomas Vinterberg. On his own and as co-founder of Toolbox Film, he has received numerous awards and accolades. Here’s what he had to say about his work with Maria Mac Dalland and Lille
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Maria Mac Dalland is an animator, compositor, writer, and director, with an incredibly diverse portfolio. As the creative force behind Lille Tut, she is deeply involved in every part of the process, including writing the books that accompany the show. Here’s what she has to say about the origins
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Embroiled in Virtual Reality Dooley Murphy’s Research with Storytelling and Presence in VR Experiences This article was originally published in 2022 and is being republished without any updates. Please note that some information may no longer be current. Storytelling in Virtual Reality stands at a crossroads of many creative
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This article was originally published in 2021 and is being republished without any updates. Please note that some information may no longer be current. Rune Ryberg is a multi-award-winning independent comic artist. His books Gigant, Death Save, Turbo Fang, and others, have won international acclaim and rave reviews,
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Digital artist and composer Mads Vadsholt is a graduate of The Animation Workshop (TAW) and a member of the eclectic artist hub PLASTIC Art Collective based in Viborg, Denmark. Vadsholt has collaborated on many recent Danish animation and game projects and is nearly done completing his first independent game, The