Workshop Overview
The workshop deliberately uses 3D animation as a low-threshold, low-barrier means of expression: unlike conventional camera or acting work, animation requires neither linguistic confidence nor a willingness to appear on camera. This gives an equal voice to young people who would otherwise not actively participate in discourse-based formats for linguistic, cultural or personal reasons.
Working with fictional characters creates a protected space in which personal experiences — of exclusion, cultural belonging or solidarity, for example — can be told indirectly, without participants having to expose themselves directly. This encourages openness and honest exchange about topics that are often harder to approach in direct conversation.
Because all participants start from zero regardless of prior experience, the technique acts as a social equaliser within the group: differences in status, whether based on language skills or self-confidence, recede in favour of creativity and collaboration.
The collective final work, assembled from individual animated short films, makes cultural and personal diversity structurally tangible: many different perspectives come together to form a shared group product — a hands-on experience of democratic participation and mutual recognition.
Target audience: Beginners, interested participants with no prior knowledge, own laptop required
Participants: Maximum of 8 participants.
Cooperation : Zusammenwachsen (MigraNetz e.V.) and Nivre weimar
Stefan Nacke
Workshoplesder
Stefan Nacke is an award-winning filmmaker, 3D artist, and motion designer based in Germany. With years of experience in filmmaking, post-production, and digital content creation, he combines technical expertise with a strong creative vision. His work spans commercials, music videos, and cinematic productions, always focusing on high-quality visual storytelling.
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