Open Workshop Danish TalentSandra Simonsen2024-09-10T10:07:03+00:00
Open Workshop is one of Denmark’s 4 film workshops that operate together under Filmtalent, with support from the Danish Film Institute. Open Workshop focuses its talent development efforts on animation film and game talents and thus functions as an artist residency, where both new talents, young professionals and budding artists can stay for a while to work on their personal projects. At the same time, they have access to skilled national and international consultants from the animation industry.
Open Workshop also supports Danish projects with development/production funding. The winner of the Open Workshop Danish Talent award will be awarded DKK 20,000 and a residency in Open Workshop.
Best Commissioned Work 2024 – Nominations
Best Commissioned Work 2024 – Nominations
Puddle
by Maria-May Backhaus Brown, Mads Theodor Bonde
Power of Resurrection (Tales of Alethrion)
by Mikkel Mainz
Always & Forever Changed
by Aske Steensen
A Visualization of a Cut
by Claudia Munksgaard-Palmqvist
Monkey Movie
by Svanna Christiansen
Judgement
by Ioannis Domosidis
The House Atop the City
by Oliver Jarnby
About Time
by Danny Laursen
Butterfly
by Suncana Brkulj
Freelance
by Peter Smith, Luciano Munoz, Magnus Igland Møller
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Meet the Jury
Arthur Stahlschmidt
Arthur hold a Bachelor’s degree in Character Animation and has worked on multiple professional productions as a character animator. His graduation film, where he served as the Animation Lead, has won several awards, reflecting on his dedication and expertise in the craft.
Rikke Planeta
Rikke Planeta is an animation director, based in Viborg, Denmark. She graduated with a Bachelor in CG Arts from the Animation Workshop in 2018, and has since then co-founded the independent animation studio Ouros Animation, as well as having worked as a freelance artist at Aardman Animations and LEGO. At Ouros, she directs commissioned films, as well as work on concept and visual development for both original productions and existing IPs. Always with a hands-on approach, she enjoys being part of all production aspects of the projects that come through the studio, with a knack for experimentation and new stylistic approaches.
Marie-Louise Højer Jensen
Marie-Louise Højer Jensen earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Character Animation from The Animation Workshop in 2009. As a freelance animation filmmaker and illustrator, she has spent the past 15 years weaving stories and bringing characters to life. Her work spans a diverse array of short films and music videos, each project a testament to her passion for the craft. Collaborating with various studios, companies, and fellow artists, she has embraced the vibrant energy of the animation industry. Marie-Louise has crafted enchanting animations especially for young children, notably through the project Sangskattekisten (Treasure of Songs) with Aarhus Music School. This series of 20 animated music videos has reimagined classic Danish children’s songs, garnering 160 million views on YouTube. Currently she works as Project Manager in Open Workshop, where the focus is talent development.
