Award winning Germany based Studio LAVAMACHINE combines the power of two independent short film animators & illustrators creating and teaching VR experiences with a powerful message and brand new style. Eric Giessmann Director/ Animator www.ericgiessmann.com Multiple international award-winning director for animated short film and specialized in VR content. With the founding of Studio LAVAMACHINE, he combined his passion for classical painting with the digitalization of the 21st century. Piers Goffart Director/ Concept Artist www.lavamachine.com Freelance illustrator and animator with a passion for storytelling, comedy and character acting. In 2015 he won the POS Award for best Artwork. Since 2017 he shifted his craft more and more into VR painting and animation.
Our Partners
“Official Selection”
– Monthly Round
“Annual Competition”
“Official Laurels”
– Annual Awards
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Each year, the festival selects films from dozens of countries through a structured process combining monthly selections and an annual competition.
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