Rise’s animation studio is expected to employ a workforce of up to 120 animators.
Sinje Gebauer is to head a new Munich-based animation studio to be launched by Germany’s Rise Group in August.
Gebauer will also take over the management of the Munich office of Rise Visual Effects Studios from current managing director Dominik Trimborn, who is leaving the company after five years in the post.
Gebauer had worked as senior VFX producer on Aquaman, Black Panther, Tomb Raider and Ballon before joining the newly founded Studio Isar Animation, a subsidiary of Studio 100 Media, at the end of 2018 as head of studio,...
Sinje Gebauer is to head a new Munich-based animation studio to be launched by Germany’s Rise Group in August.
Gebauer will also take over the management of the Munich office of Rise Visual Effects Studios from current managing director Dominik Trimborn, who is leaving the company after five years in the post.
Gebauer had worked as senior VFX producer on Aquaman, Black Panther, Tomb Raider and Ballon before joining the newly founded Studio Isar Animation, a subsidiary of Studio 100 Media, at the end of 2018 as head of studio,...
- 7/20/2021
- by Martin Blaney
- ScreenDaily
Germany’s Rise Visual Effects Studios has established its own animation studio for high-end film and series productions in Munich, where the company has appointed animation expert and VFX producer Sinje Gebauer to head its Munich office as well as the new division.
The new animation unit will act as an independent, creative arm within the Rise group, mainly handling animation projects from the production slate of Rise Pictures with a strong focus on visual development and concept art, according to the company.
Gebauer, who has served as senior VFX producer on such films as “Aquaman,” “Tomb Raider” and “Black Panther,” will take over as new managing director of Rise’s Munich office in August, succeeding Dominik Trimborn, who is leaving the company at his own request after five years.
“I’m looking forward to the new challenge,” Gebauer said. “For me, Rise has for years stood for innovation and outstanding entrepreneurship.
The new animation unit will act as an independent, creative arm within the Rise group, mainly handling animation projects from the production slate of Rise Pictures with a strong focus on visual development and concept art, according to the company.
Gebauer, who has served as senior VFX producer on such films as “Aquaman,” “Tomb Raider” and “Black Panther,” will take over as new managing director of Rise’s Munich office in August, succeeding Dominik Trimborn, who is leaving the company at his own request after five years.
“I’m looking forward to the new challenge,” Gebauer said. “For me, Rise has for years stood for innovation and outstanding entrepreneurship.
- 7/19/2021
- by Ed Meza
- Variety Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.