Dive deeper into the creative process of filmmaking. Explore the inspirations and challenges faced during production, and gain a richer understanding of some of the films selected for this year's festival.
These candid conversations not only shed light on the artistry and technical expertise that go into filmmaking but also provide a glimpse into the personal stories and motivations that drive these talented creators.
An artist with a passion for both music and storytelling, Michael Bohnenstingl married his loves in Slouch, his new film which explores how some artists, especially musicians, often believe that they must grapple with emotional turmoil to create truly exceptional art.
In this conversation with Festival Director Marina Antunes, Michael explains how his career in animation began before he even started film school before delving into the creative process behind Slouch.
Slouch was awarded a Runner Up, Student Film prize at SPARK ANIMATION 2023.
Image Credit: Slouch © 2022 Michael Bohnenstingl. All Rights Reserved.
SPEAKER
Michael Bohnenstingl
Director // Independent
(Rasmus Klump, Bis Donnerschdag, Cat Planets, Slouch)
Michael Bohnenstingl is a director and writer, focusing on character-based stories in animation. He worked on a children's series with studio soi and makes somewhat funny and hopefully touching short films.
Occasionally he hosts the alternative film event "Night of Shame" in which filmmakers show their most terrible films.
MODERATOR
Marina Antunes
President // Spark CG Society
Marina has been writing and discussing film for over 15 years, first on a personal blog, followed by a decade-long tenure on the now retired Row Three. In 2008, she joined the writing staff at Quiet Earth, becoming Editor-In-Chief in 2014, a role she still holds. Over the years, she has also produced and hosted a number of podcasts including Before the Dawn, a long-running podcast on the Twilight franchise, Girls on Pop, a podcast on film and popular entertainment from women’s perspective and After the Credits, bi-monthly film podcast with nearly 300 episodes.
Marina is a member of ACM and ACM SIGGRAPH, the Online Film Critics Society, the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and the Visual Effects Society. She is the President of Spark CG Society and the Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH chapter. She has also served on juries for several film festivals including DOXA, St. Louis International Film Festival, and the Whistler Film Festival. She joined the Spark CG Society in 2014.
Dive deeper into the creative process of filmmaking. Explore the inspirations and challenges faced during production, and gain a richer understanding of some of the films selected for this year's festival.
These candid conversations not only shed light on the artistry and technical expertise that go into filmmaking but also provide a glimpse into the personal stories and motivations that drive these talented creators.
An artist with a passion for both music and storytelling, Michael Bohnenstingl married his loves in Slouch, his new film which explores how some artists, especially musicians, often believe that they must grapple with emotional turmoil to create truly exceptional art.
In this conversation with Festival Director Marina Antunes, Michael explains how his career in animation began before he even started film school before delving into the creative process behind Slouch.
Slouch was awarded a Runner Up, Student Film prize at SPARK ANIMATION 2023.
Image Credit: Slouch © 2022 Michael Bohnenstingl. All Rights Reserved.
SPEAKER
Michael Bohnenstingl
Director // Independent
(Rasmus Klump, Bis Donnerschdag, Cat Planets, Slouch)
Michael Bohnenstingl is a director and writer, focusing on character-based stories in animation. He worked on a children's series with studio soi and makes somewhat funny and hopefully touching short films.
Occasionally he hosts the alternative film event "Night of Shame" in which filmmakers show their most terrible films.
MODERATOR
Marina Antunes
President // Spark CG Society
Marina has been writing and discussing film for over 15 years, first on a personal blog, followed by a decade-long tenure on the now retired Row Three. In 2008, she joined the writing staff at Quiet Earth, becoming Editor-In-Chief in 2014, a role she still holds. Over the years, she has also produced and hosted a number of podcasts including Before the Dawn, a long-running podcast on the Twilight franchise, Girls on Pop, a podcast on film and popular entertainment from women’s perspective and After the Credits, bi-monthly film podcast with nearly 300 episodes.
Marina is a member of ACM and ACM SIGGRAPH, the Online Film Critics Society, the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and the Visual Effects Society. She is the President of Spark CG Society and the Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH chapter. She has also served on juries for several film festivals including DOXA, St. Louis International Film Festival, and the Whistler Film Festival. She joined the Spark CG Society in 2014.
