Meet the talented humans bringing the magic of VFX to life.

Sebastian’s 20+ year career in Animation has taken him all around the world; from Germany, to the UK, to New Zealand. Having worked with a wide variety of top Visual Effects studios (Weta, Framestore), Sebastian joined TRIXTER in 2018, bringing his unique blend of creativity and innovation with him. In 2021, Sebastian’s animation work on The Kangaroo Chronicles earned him a VES nomination (Category: Oustanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature).

 At 14, he decided to work in animation, and his path has never wavered since.  He truly embodies his personal motto, “I am motion”, through his long-standing fascination with all kinds of complex and beautiful movements, like martial arts (including capoeira), acrobatics, and multiple dance styles.   His area of expertise is in Character and Creature Animation, (from biped through quadruped to sextaped, motion,) acting or action, choreography, exact emphases, clear expression, storytelling, and dynamics. His key team goals are getting there as fast as possible and with the highest possible quality of animation. 

Ein echter Berliner, Michael has been a part of the VFX industry “since last century”. He has worked for top companies worldwide (from Munich and Stuttgart to London, Sydney, and LA) before returning to Berlin to work for TRIXTER in 2017. He is the proud owner of a cherished limited edition book “The Stan Lee Stories”, which weighs nearly 10 kilograms.

HOLGER WENZL, born in 1977 in Saalfeld/Saale, studied media informatics at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Berlin, as well as studies at the Filmakademie Baden Württemberg in Animation&Visual Effects. After that he worked until mid-2016 at AnimalLogic in Sydney, Framestore in London and others. In 2014 he co-earned an Oscar for “Best Visual Effects” for the movie “Gravity”.

After Stuttgart, Sydney, Copenhagen and London, he now lives in Berlin. Together with his wife he runs the cooking blog “derultimativekochblog”. In 2016 he co-authored the cookbook “Mampf-ein Jahr, ein paar, ein Topf” published by Hoffmann & Campe Verlag. He loves traveling, cooking, gardening, cinema, art, museums and a good after-work wine.

Originally from Salzburg, Austria, Matthias started with 3D really early. He studied at the FH Salzburg, where he got his Masters degree in Art with focus on MultiMediaArts. During his studies, he started to focus on compositing and went forward in that area. He has worked in multiple well known studios in Germany and Canada, and has now been living in Munich for a few years. Matthias self-identifies as a workaholic but also has a huge interest in studying finance and economics.

As TRIXTER’s very own northern light, Mikkel oversees his department in the creation of anything hairy, furry and feathery. His main aspirations as supervisor include close inter-departmental cooperation throughout the whole character development process to deliver high-quality digital assets to clients like Marvel.

Along with discovering his love for movies at a young age, he also found the artist at heart we see today. Honing his skills in several 3D disciplines, naturally including Grooming related tasks, Sculpting, hard-surface and organic Modelling. His years of experience in the field have taken him from Copenhagen over London’s film district, all the way to TRIXTER Munich.

Mikkel’s abilities in R&D as well as excellent anatomical knowledge of all things walking and talking helped him in the creation of Captain Marvel’s flamboyant cat sidekick, Goose. Another set of eye-catchers created under Mikkel’s expertise were the 2021 Shang Chi creatures including the sleek nine-tailed foxes, the Qi Lins and Morris. The hairy, six-legged creature impresses viewers and industry peers alike with his iridescent feathers and quirky personality.

When his inner child comes out to play, Mikkel loves nothing more than to let his creativity loose and sculpt or draw on a day off, finding it impossible not to get excited over any subject thrown at him. If you cannot find him at his Wacom, he is most likely out in nature, collecting feathers and gathering references to inspire his work on the iconic characters created at TRIXTER.

Standing out with his communication skills, he speaks candidly when issues need to be addressed and works reliably to solve any issue

Originally from France, Thibaud spent his life moving across the globe. He first got hooked on CG during his architecture studies in Switzerland, which drove him to follow his passion and join the Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Los Angeles, California, where he trained as a CG Generalist. He then moved to Munich where he worked for various studios, in particular Rise FX and TRIXTER. Thibaud developed his expertise in asset creation, from modeling to texturing and shading. His digital work is supported by a strong background in academic drawing, industrial design and knowledge in anatomy.

Veronica comes from Badajoz, Spain. As a lifelong lover of movies, computers, and creative pursuits, Veronica decided to pursue her dream in the VFX industry, and has been working in Rotomation since 2014.

With nearly two decades of experience, Bastian’s portfolio includes working in the vfx industry on feature films, tv series and tv commercials. Also, he has worked on several animation features, game cinematics and video games, and occasionally hosts lecturing and training sessions for universities and post-production studios.

Over the years, he has built up a versatile skill set in different pipeline structures and departments at companies all around the globe. Furthermore, he has performed as a lead artist in almost every discipline. And in supervisory roles in the FX department, Layout/Matchmove division, as an On-Set VFX Supervisor and CG Supervisor.

Marlies studied Art History at the University of Vienna before moving into the Film industry, quickly discovering a passion for VFX production. She has a decade of experience at top VFX studios in Germany, and has been with TRIXTER since 2018.

Born and raised in Argentina’s bustling capital Buenos Aires, Agustina has been working in media production for over a decade. She was originally involved in postproduction and editorial work before migrating her skills to VFX when she transitioned to Germany. In her free time, Agustina enjoys spending venturing out into nature and whipping up tasty vegan dishes.

After graduating with a diploma in Design in 2010, David co-founded and ran his own production company in Berlin, focused on animated and VFX-driven content for commercial clients as well as a VFX vendor for German and international feature films. David has contributed to many European and Asian advertising projects on behalf of Adidas, BAYER, BOSCH, The Coca Cola Company, KTM, Montblanc, Reebok, SIEMENS, Volkswagen, and several of the larger financial institutions. In 2020 he left Berlin and moved back to the Bavarian countryside with his family. He joined PIXOMONDO, where he worked on several commercial projects for the US market, before he shifted his focus towards international Episodical and Feature projects for clients like NETFLIX, AMAZON, HBO and Warner Bros.

In 2023 David joined Trixter as a VFX producer and is looking forward to offering the skills he earned as a successful independent entrepreneur and producer to their clients. Beyond his passion for the moving image, he loves to spend quality time with his family.

Christina is the Managing Director & General Manager at TRIXTER, as well as an Executive Producer at the Cinesite Group. At TRIXTER, she oversees day-to-day operations across ongoing and prospective productions—from acquisition through to final delivery. She primarily collaborates with international clients and major streaming platforms, ensuring that each project meets the highest creative and technical standards.
Prior to accepting her role at Cinesite & Trixter, Christina served as Managing Director at Dark Bay—Europe’s largest virtual production stage. At Dark Bay, she led daily production operations and advised productions from script development through to final delivery on all aspects of virtual production. The state-of-the-art LED volume there was notably used for Netflix’s 1899.
With a strong background in VFX and XR, Christina has contributed to a range of high-profile projects, including The Sandman Season 2, The Family Plan, The Marvels, Loki (Seasons 1 & 2), The Family Plan, I Am Groot, Doctor Strange, Foundation (Season 2), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Black Widow, among others.
Beyond her studio work, Christina is the co-founder of the Institute of Immersive Media (IIM), a nonprofit organization that bridges creative and technical disciplines through workshops and film festival programs focused on pre-production, production, and post-production.

Karolina has been working in the Entertainment industry for many years, and in VFX specifically since late 2015. Originally from Greece, she joined TRIXTER in 2017 and has worked on projects such as Captain Marvel, Die Känguru Chroniken, Black Widow, and several others in the works. Before VFX, Karolina worked in Production on location for films, adverts, shorts, and international series filming all over Europe.

Originally hailing from the USSR, Alexey has lived in a number of different countries and received his formal education as a Director of Photography at the University of Tel Aviv, Faculty of Arts. His finely-tuned skillset has a strong emphasis on lighting, and he has built a robust reputation during his 15-year career in compositing (both on-set and off).

Anna is originally from southern Germany and spent her adolescent years in South Africa.
She returned to Germany for her studies, which were based in Berlin.
2014 Anna joined Trixter Munich and worked her way up to Head of Rigging.
Her interest in anatomy, as well as her observation and problem-solving skills played a big role in her professional career path.
In her free time she loves learning traditional crafts and working with materials like metal, wood, leather and fabric.

Anna’s noteworthy and diversified career in film & television began with camera operation, editorial, and production roles for prominent studios across Germany & Switzerland. She segued into VFX Coordination at Chimney in 2015 before taking on VR & VFX Production at Pixomondo, ultimately growing into top-tier HR & Talent roles for their Stuttgart & Frankfurt branches. She brings a wealth of experience from various aspects of the industry, and is passionate about snowboarding and family time.

“Great stories are what inspire me to deliver stand-out animation.”

From overseeing the animation team to pipeline, previsualization and motion capture acting, Claudius Urban’s role as animation supervisor is extremely wide-ranging. He thrives on every challenge.

Since his training in 3D at the prestigious Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg in Ludwigsburg, Germany, Claudius has traveled all over the world, honing his craft in animation. He has worked with several major visual effects houses, experiencing different pipelines, approaches, cultures and working environments. Throughout this time he created iconic sequences for film and television: Iron Man’s self-assembling suit, the Troll ramming head-first into a stone wall in Hobbit 3, the disturbing and memorable birth of Doomsday in Batman vs. Superman and the impressive one-minute climactic battle shot of Koba running amuck on a tank in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

“Growing up, I always had pictures and stories in my head that I wasn’t able to communicate,” says Claudius. “Animation gave me a way to tell stories as living pictures, to breathe life into my thoughts. I love that my profession has given me a way of channeling that creativity.”

Originally from Los Angeles, Emily has a rich background in helping European brands grow and establish a unique, memorable voice. In her free time, she practices ashtanga yoga, plays the banjo, and ends up lost in the woods during hikes with her dog.

Julius may be known for his pranks on colleagues around the office, but also for his keen talent and skill in compositing and lighting. Originally from a German village in the Ore Mountains, he’s been working with TRIXTER and several other leading studios since 2012, steadily working his way from an internship all the way to the head of department.

Radu has been working in the Entertainment industry for over 2 decades, starting off in a small studio in Romania where he worked on TV and commercials. He spent several years training and building an asset department in Jordan before returning to Romania, and eventually made his way to TRIXTER in 2012. He has progressed from Asset Supervisor to CG Supervisor, and eventually all the way to Head of CG.

Fun Fact: Radu originally studied Law before making the leap to VFX.

With over 12 years of experience in the VFX industry in the IT and pipeline departments, Remus is deeply passionate about technology. His journey has been filled with exploring the detailed workings of digital systems, always seeking out opportunities to adapt and grow, continuously expanding his knowledge and skills.

Originally from the Northern part of Germany, Ruth studied Media Arts in Cologne and London before diving into a nearly 2-decade-long career in VFX. She has worked all over the world, from Sydney to London, and has been working with TRIXTER on TD and Rigging since 2008. She loves living in Munich and spending as much time with her family as possible.

Originally from Mexico City, Veronica’s background is in research, but she entered the VFX industry in 2019.

She has a degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Monterrey Tech (Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Ciudad de México). During her PhD program at Virginia Tech, she worked as a research assistant in Mechanical Engineering with a research focus in Adaptive and Collaborative Control of autonomous ground vehicles under nonholonomic constraints. She also did a summer internship in National Instruments in R&D. She worked as Production Assistant in Frontiers Media (Research Publisher), and did two semesters of Master level courses in Mechanical Physics in France. In between all this, she also worked as TA in Physics and Math. Right before starting at TRIXTER; she was doing administrative management for EU Funded projects.

Veronica has lived in Mexico City, Blacksburg, Austin, Lausanne, Nantes, Brest, Munich and Maastricht. Her cats are Gâteau and Sombrero. Her hobbies include running, cooking and baking, especially French and Mexican food, reading, and knitting. She enjoys the full process from designing to knitting toys and wearables, and she is currently learning crochet. She loves everything related to robots and space.

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