DOPAMIN100: A boy is scrolling through endless social media Posts chasing the next dopamine high. When he reaches his goal he gets overwhelmed by the flood of content and is left with a choice to break the cycle. DOPAMIN100 emerges from 2 bachelors theses that explore anamorphic lenses and procedural linework. The film blends handpainted techniques with 3D houdini enviornments to create a distinct artstyle.

Hochschule Darmstadt - University of Applied Sciences: Paul Merten (Director, VFX), Nicolas Dalmer (Producer, VFX), Michael Wedenig (VFX)

Hang In There: After a hard day at work, all Arnold wants is to sink into the comfy couch and get lost in a good book. His peaceful evening suddenly spirals out of control as his craving for peace is drowned by his guilty conscience and a whole lot of meowing.  So… who’s going to save Arnold’s evening? And more importantly - who’s going to save this annoying cat? This film was made with help of a small team within one year. 

Hochschule Mainz — University of Applied Sciences: Jannik Brondke (Director & Producer)

SCREWED follows a loose screw aboard a spaceship whose drift triggers chaos. In one continuous two‑minute shot, the camera trails it through rooms and small individual story-plots. As alarms sound and red lights flash, the screw nearly returns to its place but misses… the ship explodes.

Fachhochschule Salzburg - University of Applied Sciences: Team: Philipp Pöllitzer (3D Generalist), Tamara Schinagl (3D Generalist), Lisa Wilkinson (3D Generalist)

Vincent: Ashamed of his miniature look, Vincent obsessively fixes the same traits in his customers. Each attempt backfires, forcing him to confront himself. A stylized animated short inspired by stop motion and claymation, aiming to recreate a handmade look.

Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences: Otto Hornback (Director, 3D Generalist), Laurin Adumatta (Director, 3D Generalist)