November 29, 2023
Shortly before its theatrical release, THE SIRENE is awarded a Particularly Valuable
One day before its German theatrical release, THE SIRENE is awarded the PARTICULARLY VALUABLE rating by the FBW.
The film also receives a recommendation from the Youth Film Jury.
www.fbw-filmbewertung.com
November 4, 2023
Asian Pacific Screen Award for THE SIREN
In Brisbane, Australia, DIE SIRENE was honoured as “Best Animated Film” at the prestigious Asian Pacific Screen Awards.
The award ceremony took place with a grand gala.
www.facebook/asiapacificscreenawards
October 24, 2023
THE SIREN wins 2 prizes at the festival in Korea
Congratulations: Sepideh Farsi’s film THE SIREN wins 2 prizes at the BIAF in Korea:
the JURY PRIZE in the international competition and a SPECIAL AWARD for the film.
www.biaf.or.kr
October 10, 2023
DIE SIRENE celebrates its NRW premiere in Cologne at the FFC
On Friday, October 20th at 6:45 p.m. DIE SIRENE celebrates its NRW premiere at the “Film Festival Cologne” in the Filmpalast in Cologne.
www.filmfestival.cologne/filme/die-sirene
September 26, 2023
LA SIRÈNE at „Visions of Iran“ in Cologne
On Saturday, September 30th at 6 p.m. LA SIRÈNE will be screened at the „Iranian Film Festival Cologne“ at the Filmforum NRW / Museum Ludwig in Cologne.
www.iranian-filmfestival.com/the-siren-la-sirene
June 18, 2023
LA SIRÈNE wins award at Annecy festival
Congratulations! LA SIRÈNE, the new film by Sepideh Farsi, has won the award for “Best Original Music Award for a Feature Film” at the Annecy Festival!
May 10, 2023
Annecy publishes screening schedule for LA SIRÈNE
12.06. - 8:45 pm - La Turbine
13.06. - 6:00 pm - Bonlieu - Grande Salle
13.06. - 8:45 pm - Le Mikado
14.06. - 2:00 pm - Pathé 3
15.06. - 10:00 pm - Les Nemours - Séance scolaire
15.06. - 9:30 pm - Pathé 1
16.06. - 7:30 pm - Pathé 2
16.06. - 8:45 pm - Auditorium de Seynod
www.annecyfestival.com
April 28, 2023
LA SIRÈNE in official competition in Annecy
The feature film LA SIRÈNE co-produced by TrickStudio has been selected for the official competition at the Annecy Festival. Europe’s largest animated film festival takes place June 11th - 17th in Annecy, France.
www.annecyfestival.com
February 16, 2023
Shining world premiere of THE SIREN at the Berlinale
THE SIREN celebrates its world premiere in front of 800 enthusiastic viewers at Zoo Palast. The film thus opens the Panorama series of the 73rd Berlinale.
February 8, 2023
Berlinale publishes screening schedule for THE SIREN
16.02. - 21:00 - Zoo Palast 1
16.02. - 21:30 - Zoo Palast 2
17.02. - 13:00 - International
18.02. - 21:30 - Cineplex Titania
24.02. - 18:30 - Zoo Palast 1
www.berlinale.de
January 27, 2023
THE SIREN opens Panorama program of the 73rd Berlinale
Sepideh Farsi’s new film, THE SIREN, will have its world premiere at the 73rd Berlinale.
The anti-war drama opens the Panorama program at Zoo-Palast on February 16.
www.berlinale.de
January 19, 2023
Grimme Award Nomination for THE ELEPHANT SHOW
Congratulations on the Grimme nomination for THE ELEPHANT SHOW - “Why are there different skin colors?”!
We keep our fingers crossed!
www.grimme-preis.de
January 8, 2023
The SESAME STREET turns 50
Happy birthday, dear SESAME STREET!
We are happy and proud to be part of your crazy and funny world.
www.ardmediathek.de
January 1, 2023
TrickStudio's New Year's wishes
Happy New Year from all of us from TrickStudio!
December 26, 2022
TrickStudio wishes a merry Christmas - part IV
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! On 26th of Dec at 9:15 a.m. on KiKA: “Molly Monster - The Movie”. And on 30th of Dec at 9:40 a.m. on SRF 1.
December 26, 2022
TrickStudio wishes a merry Christmas - part III
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! On 26th of Dec at 7:20 a.m. on KiKA: “Christmas with the Musifants”.
www.KiKA.de/Musifants
December 25, 2022
TrickStudio wishes a merry Christmas - part II
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! 25th of Dec at 07:15 a.m. on KiKA: “The last sheep”.
December 24, 2022
TrickStudio wishes a merry Christmas - part I
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! On 24th of Dec at 8:30 a.m. on SRF 1: “Molly and the Christmas Monster”.
December 15, 2022
"The Siren" is invited to Berlinale
TrickStudio is pleased to announce that the feature it co-produced, “The Siren”, has been invited to the 73rd Festival edition of the Berlin International Film Festival. The film by director Sepideh Farsi is a touching anti-war drama set in the Iranian oil metropolis of Abadan in 1980.
www.Film und Medien Stiftung NRW.de/pressrelease
December 11, 2022
TrickStudio says goodbye to Wolf Erlbruch
TrickStudio mourns the death of Wolf Erlbruch. We realized three films with him: “The Big Question”, “The story of the Little Mole who knew it was none of his business” and “Duck, Death and Tulip”. We bow to this great artist. Our sympathy goes out to his family.
November 11, 2022
TrickStudio opens its doors for Cinepänz
As a longtime partner of Cinepänz, the Cologne Children Film Festival, TrickStudio invites everyone to take part in a tour through TrickStudio. 19th November at 12 pm and on 26th Nov at 2 pm.
www.cinepaenz.de/workshops
November 10, 2022
It monsters again: MOlly Monster at Cinepänz
“Molly Monster - The Movie” is screened again at the Cologne Cinepänz-Festival. On 20th Nov at 12:45 am & on 24th Nov at 10:30 am at the Odeon. See you at the movies!
www.cinepaenz.de/mollymonster
September 22, 2022
Meet Schalotte at Cartoon Forum
SCHALOTTE - AN ONION FOR ALL CASES will be presented on 22nd of September at 11:30 am at Cartoon Forum.
www.schalotte-onion.com
July 5, 2022
Film und Medienstiftung NRW supports "Shalott - an onion for all cases"
Thank you very much! Film und Medienstiftung NRW supports the development of TrickStudio’s new series “Shalott Onion”. The series will be pitched at the Cartoon Forum in September.
www.film und medienstiftung.de
June 9, 2022
"Schalotte - An onion for all cases" at the Cartoon Forum
In September TrickStudio presents its latest project at the Cartoon Forum in Toulouse: “Schalotte - An onion for all cases”, the first vegan crime comedy for kids.
www.cartoon-media.eu
May 3, 2022
"Fritzi" Open-Air-Highlight at ITFS
Today at the Schlossplatz in Stuttgart “Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” will be screened at the Open-Air-Cinema at 3pm. Admission is free of charge. See you later!
www.itfs.de.programm/openair
April 30, 2022
"Fritzi" wins twice at the SIFFCY in India
“Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” has been awarded twice at the “Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth” (SIFFCY) in India: Best Film & Best Story. Congratulations and thank you very much!
April 17, 2022
Happy Easter!
TrickStudio wishes happy easter to everyone!
April 15, 2022
Maus special: In what do you believe?
At Good Friday the Maus-Special featuring “Faith” is shown on ARD. TrickStudio has animated interviews with children. Friday, 15th April, 09:25 a.m. on ARD
www.programm-ard.de
March 17, 2022
TrickStudio at the APD
“The amazing adventures of Sherlock Zwiebel” is the working title of one of TrickStudio’s new projects in development. The Animatation Production Days are happening from 04th - 06th May in Stuttgart.
www.animationproductiondays.de/projekte-2022
January 1, 2022
TrickStudio's New Year's wishes
Happy New Year from all of us from TrickStudio!
December 24, 2021
TrickStudio wishes a merry Christmas - part IV
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! 24th of Dec at 5:35 p.m. on KiKA: “Maria’s little donkey”.
www.KiKA.de/Maria’s little donkey
December 24, 2021
TrickStudio wishes a merry Christmas - part III
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! On 24th of Dec at 10:35 a.m. on KiKA: “Molly Monster - The Movie”.
www.KiKA.de/Molly Monster
December 19, 2021
TrickStudio wishes a merry Christmas - part II
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! 19th of Dec at 10:15 p.m. on KiKA: “The last sheep”.
www.KiKA.de/The last sheep
December 18, 2021
TrickStudio wishes a merry Christmas - part I
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! On 18th of Dec at 9:15 a.m. on KiKA: “Christmas with the Musifants”.
www.KiKA.de/Musifants
November 19, 2021
History teachers award "Fritzi"
“Fritzi - A revolutionary Tale” has been awarded with the Freya-Stephan-Kühn-Award by the Federal Union of North Rhine-Westphalia History Teachers.
September 5, 2021
"Fritzi" wins at "TIFF JUNIOR"
“Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” is awarded “TIFF JUNIOR” in NorwAY with the “Award Best Feature Film”. Thank you very much!
www.tiffjunior.no
August 13, 2021
The steps before school enrolment
The first of three educational movies is online. The films support families in Cologne, when their children are crossing from kindergarden to primary school.
www.stadt-koeln.de / Einschulung von Schulkindern
July 2, 2021
"Fritzi" theatrical release in Poland
On 2nd of July “Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” will have its theatrical relase in Poland. Życzymy dużo zabawy!
www.Fritzi Trailer - polish.com
May 27, 2021
"Fritzi" also wins the ausience award at the "IndieJunior Allianz"
Unbelievable. After the “School Award” “Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” has also won the “Audience Award for the Best Film” at the 5th IndieJunior Aliianz IFF in Portugal. Congratulations and thank you again very much!
www.indiejunior.com/fritzi
May 24, 2021
"Fritzi - A revolutionary Tale" Whit Monday on KiKA
“Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” will be aired on Monday, 24th at 1 pm on KiKA. Enjoy the holidays!
www.kika.de/fritzi
May 4, 2021
ARD TV Channel Award for "Fritzi"
The ARD has awarded their TV channel awards for outstanding program for the 5th time. “Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” was awarded in the category “Children / Animation”. Congratulations!
www.ard-presseportal.de
April 21, 2021
"The last sheep" at Golden Sparrow
“The last sheep” is nominated for the Golden Sparrow. The festival will happen from 6th - 12th June online and in Gera & Erfurt.
www.Goldener Spatz.de
April 13, 2021
"Fritzi" wins at "IndieJunior Allianz"
“Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” has won the “Schools Award for Best Film” at the 5th IndieJunior Aliianz IFF in Portugal. Congratulations and thank you very much!
March 7, 2021
Happy Birthday, Mouse!
Dear Mouse, congratulations to your 50th anniversary!
www.wdrmaus.de
March 2, 2021
"Fritzi" nominated for Grimme award
Congratulations! “Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” is nominated for the 57th Grimme award in the category “Children & youth”.
www.grimme-preis.de
February 28, 2021
I ask the Mouse
Mark Forster has published a birthday song for the Mouse’s 50th anniversary. We are happy to produce the animation for the video clip. Happy birthday!
www.youtube.de / I ask the Mouse
January 1, 2021
TrickStudio's New Year's wishes
Happy New Year from all of us from TrickStudio!
December 26, 2020
TrickStudio wishes a merry Christmas - part III
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! On 26th of Dec at 9:25 a.m. on KiKA: “Molly Monster - The Movie”.
www.KiKA.de/Molly Monster
December 25, 2020
TrickStudio wishes a merry Christmas - part II
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! On 25th of Dec at 9:25 a.m. on KiKA: “Christmas with the Musifants”.
www.KiKA.de/Musifants
December 23, 2020
TrickStudio wishes a merry Christmas - part I
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! 23th of Dec at 12:30 p.m. on KiKA: “Maria’s little donkey”.
www.KiKA.de/Maria’s little donkey
December 6, 2020
"Fritzi" receivs "Special mention" from the "Ale Kino!"
“Fritzi - A revolutionary Tale” has received a “Special honorable mention” from the “Jury of Educators” at the Ale Kino! Festival in Poland. Thank you very much.
November 30, 2020
"Fritzi" wins screenplay "Kindertiger 2020"
“Fritzi - A revolutionary Tale” has won the Screenplay Award “KINDERTIGER 2020”. The award is founded by Vision kino and KiKA. The children’s jury has given the prize to Beate Völcker and Péter Palátsik. Thank you very much and congratulations.
November 25, 2020
"The last sheep" in "The Mouse show"
On the 4 sundays of advent “The last sheep” will be shown at “The Mouse show”. Based upon the children’s book by Ulrich Hub the film tells the christmas story through the eyes of the sheep. Sunday, 29th Nov at 09:25 am on ARD and at 11:30 am on KiKA. And if you don’t want to wait: the complete series on KiKA at the 28th Nov at 12 am (noon).
November 24, 2020
"Fritzi" awarded in Mexico
“Fritzi” has been awarded at the 25th La Matatena by a children’s jury with the award “Best international feature”. Thank you very much.
www.la matatena.ir
November 12, 2020
New short for "The Mouse show"
On sunday a new episode of the children’s interview shorts will be released in “The Mouse show”. The topic is about sustainability. Sunday at 09:35 am on ARD and at 11:30 am on KiKA. Enjoy!
October 25, 2020
"Fritzi" awarded twice at the ICFF
“Fritzi - a revolutionary Tale” has won two awards at the 33rd ICFF. An international jury has honored the film with the “CIFEJ Special Award”. A children jury decided to give the “Special Young Jury Award” to “Fritzi”. What a great honor! Thank you very much.
www.icff.ir
October 16, 2020
"Fritzi" on long list for german Oscar candidate
“Fritzi - a revolutionary Tale” is taken in consideration for the grman candidate for the Oscar 2021 “Best international Film”.
www.germanfilms.de
October 14, 2020
"Johnny Sharkfin" twice awarded
The Society for Education, Information and Media (GPI) has honored twice Johnny Sharkfin, the fin washing shark: the EduComenius Seal and the Corona Special Award. Thanks a lot and stay clean!
www.waschdieflossen.de
October 4, 2020
"Fritzi" awarded with the EFCA Fern Flower
At the 7th Kids Kino Int. Film Festival in Wroclaw, Poland “Fritzi” was awarded with the “European Children’s Film Association Fern Flower”. Thank you very much. What a beautiful price!
October 1, 2020
Free TV premiere "Fritzi"
On the occasion of the 3oth anniversary of the german reunion, “Fritzi - A revolutionary Tale” will be shown on ARTE; 07th Oct 2020, 8:15 pm (& 26th Oct., 1:45 pm) and on KiKA: 09th Oct, 7:30 pm (& 11th Oct, 1:30 pm. Enjoy
September 25, 2020
"Fritzi" screenplay wins at "Goldener Spatz"
The screenplay of “Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” is awarded at the “Goldener Spatz” with the “Award of MDR Broadcast Council”. We are very honored and congratulate Beate Völcker and Peter Palátsik.
www.goldenerspatz.de
September 1, 2020
"Fritzi" screenplay nominated for "Kindertiger 2020"
The jurys of the FBW-Youth of Berlin and Erfurt have nominated the screenplays of “Cleo”, “Fritzi - A revolutionary Tale” and “As Hitler stole the pink rabbit” for the Screenplay Award “KINDERTIGER 2020”. The ceremony will be held on the 25th of November in Erfurt.
www.Vision Kino.de
July 13, 2020
"Fritzi" wins at BIKY
“Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” has won the Special Award “Finding myself Feature” at the 15th Busan International Kids and Youth Film Festival in South Korea. We are very happy, thank you!
June 10, 2020
Seal of smoke-free for "Fritzi"
The Society for Non-smoking has awarded “Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” with the “Seal of Smoke-free 2020”. Thank you very much!
April 22, 2020
"Fritzi" participating at "Deutscher Filmpreis" gala
Keep your finders crossed. Tomorrow, Friday, the 24th, the gala ceremony of the German Film Award will broadcasted at 10:15 pm on ARD and via livestream on the homepage of the German Film Award. “Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” has been nominated in the category “Best Children’s Film”.
www.deutscher-filmpreis.de
www.ard.de
April 17, 2020
Happy Easter with Molly Monster
Show me your fins! Together with Dully, Dax and Bullte aus Bo TrickStudio has produced a children song about washing your hands. If you’d like to join this charity project, enter the website and upload your own cover version. Passt auf Euch auf!
www.Wash your fins.com
April 10, 2020
Happy Easter with Molly Monster
There is a big surprise waiting for Molly Monster. At easter on KiKA: Friday, 10th April: 9:25 am. Happy Easter!
www.KiKA.de
March 11, 2020
"Fritzi" nominated for "Deutscher Filmpreis"
“Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” has been nominated by the German Film Academy for the German Film Award “LOLA” in the category “Best Children’s Film”.
www.deutscher-filmpreis.de
February 28, 2020
TrickStudio nominated at the Cartoon Movie
At the Cartoon Movie 2020 TrickStudio Lutterbeck is nominated together with its coproducers Balance Film (GER), Doghouse Film (LUX), Artémis Productions (BEL) and Maur film (CZ) in the category “European Producer of the year” for their coproduction “Fritzi - a revolutionary Tale”. The “Cartoon Tributes” are the awards for outstanding contribution to the development of European Animation over the last year. The vote and the ceremony will take place in Bordeaux on Thursday 5 March.
www.cartoon-media.eu
February 24, 2020
"Fritzi" wins "German Film Critics Award 2019"
The federation of german film critics has awarded “Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” as “Best children’s film 2019”. Congratulations!
www.vdfk.de
January 7, 2020
"Fritzi" pre-selected for the nominees for "Deutscher Filmpreis"
Good news at the beginning of this year. “Fritzi - a revolutionary Tale” is pre-selected for the nominees for “Deutscher Filmpreis”. The films will be screened at the Berlinale. The nominations will be announced at the 11th of March.
www.deutscher-filmpreis.de
January 1, 2020
TrickStudio's New Year's wishes
Happy New Year from all of us from TrickStudio!
December 25, 2019
TrickStudio wishes a merry Christmas - part III
Enjoy the Christmas: on 25th of Dec at 8:45 a.m. on KiKA: “Molly Monster - The Movie”.
www.KiKA.de
December 24, 2019
TrickStudio wishes a merry Christmas - part II
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! 24th of Dec at 4:30 p.m. on KiKA: “Maria’s little donkey”.
www.KiKA.de
December 23, 2019
TrickStudio wishes a merry Christmas - part I
Get into the right mood with a TrickStudio classic: “The fourth king”. Today on WDR at 7:15 a.m.
www.WDR.de
November 17, 2019
TrickStudio at Cinepänz
At the Cologne Children’s Film Festival “Cinepänz” “Fritzi - A revolutionaty Tale” will be screened three times: 17.11. at Odeon, 19.11. at Cinenova and 23.11. in Lichtspiele Kalk. In addition to that TrickStudio opens its gates and gives a guided studio tour on Sunday, 17th and on Saturday the 23th.
www.cinepänz.de
November 16, 2019
More awards for "Invisible disease"
Congratulations! The TV Special “The invisible disease” has been awarded with two more prices: the DGPPN Media Award for Science Journalism 2019 and the Hartmannbund Film- and TV Award 2019. Thank you very much.
November 14, 2019
"Fritzi" wins at "Juniorfest"
“Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” has won the price for the best animated feature at the 12th Children Film Festival “Juniorfest” in the Czech Republic.
November 9, 2019
"Fani a pes" premiere in Prague
“Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” has its czech premiere on Sunday, the 9th November in Prague.
November 2, 2019
"Fritzi" wins at "Filem'on"
“Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” has won the price for the best Animation at the Children Film Festival “Filem’on” in Brusseles.
www.filemon.be
October 27, 2019
"Fritzi" wins "The golden luce"
“Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” has won the “Golden luce” at the 26th Kinolino in Dresden. The price was awarded by a children’s jury.
October 10, 2019
"Wendewundergeschichte" - website about daily life in GDR
Concomitant to the feature film “Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” TrickStudio and Balance Film have published a website about daily life in GDR. The website is funded by “Bundesstiftung für Aufarbeitung der SED Diktatur” and was produced for pupils, teacher s and families.
www.wendewundergeschichte.de
October 9, 2019
"Fritzi - a revolutionary tale" - Cinema release in Germany
Please have a look at some impressions of the stunning “Fritzi” premiere in Leipzig at the Nikolai Church:
Fritzi - Premiere in Leipzig
October 9, 2019
"Fritzi - a revolutionary tale" - Cinema release in Germany
Today the animated Feature “Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” is released in Germany! The family drama tells about the historical events of 1989 in East Germany from the point of view of 12-year old Fritzi, who lives in Leipzig, GDR.
Fritzi Trailer
October 8, 2019
"Fritzi - a revolutionary tale" - Premiere in Leipzig
about the premiere at the St. Nicholas Church by MDR-Aktuell (Copyrights: MDR).
Video clip (in German)
October 7, 2019
"Fritzi - a revolutionary tale" - Premiere in Leipzig
Premiere in Leipzig: Today at 05:00 p.m. at the St. Nicholas Church!
August 20, 2019
Award for "Invisible disease
Congratulation! The TV Special “The invisible disease” has been awarded by the jury of the 4th Media Award of Stiftung Deutsche Depressionshilfe.
August 16, 2019
"Highly recommended" for "Fritzi - a revolutionary tale"
Fantastic! “Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” has been awarded with the seal of approval “Highly recommended”. The film will be relased in german theatres on the 9th of October.
April 11, 2019
Happy Easter with Molly Monster
There is a big surprise waiting for Molly Monster. At easter on KiKA: Sunday, 21st April: 3:20 pm & on Monday, 22nd at 9 am. Happy Easter!
www.KiKA.de
April 4, 2019
New episode with Rico & Oskar at the "Mouse Show"
“Duck race” is the new episode with Rico & Oskar at the “Mouse Show”. On Sunday, 07th April: ARD: 09:30 am, KiKa: 11:30 am. Enjoy!
www.wdrmaus.de
March 29, 2019
New episode with Rico & Oskar at the "Mouse Show"
“At the top” is the new episode with Rico & Oskar at the “Mouse Show”. On Sunday, 31th March: ARD: 09:30 am, KiKa: 11:30 am.
www.wdrmaus.de
March 17, 2019
"Molly Monster - The Movie" at the Filmforum of the Cologne Philharmonics
In the program “Philmusic - Soundtracks and their composers” “Molly Monster - The Movie” will be screened on Sunday at 3 pm at the Filmforum of the Cologne Philharmonics.
www.koelner-philharmonie.de
February 27, 2019
"Fritzi" at the Cartoon Movie
“Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” will be presented at the Cartoon Movie in Bordeaux on Wednesday, 6th March.
February 15, 2019
New episodes with Rico & Oskar at the "Mouse Show"
Next Sunday the first of the new Rico & Oskar episodes will be shown at the “Mouse Show”. 17.02.: ARD: 09:30 am, KiKa: 11:30 am.
www.wdrmaus.de
January 18, 2019
"Mouse Show - The invisible disease" nominated for the Grimme prize
The “Mouse Show - The invisible disease” has been nominated for the Grimme prize. TrickStudio has animated the children’s interviews for this sensible and touching episode.
www.grimme-preis.de
January 1, 2019
TrickStudio's New Year's wishes
Happy New Year from all of us from TrickStudio!
December 24, 2018
Merry Christimas with TrickStudio short
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! 23th of Dec at 3:45 p.m. on KiKa: “Maria’s little donkey”. Will be repeated on 25th at 9:55 a.m. Have a nice time!
December 22, 2018
Molly and the Christmas Monster
Molly Monster wishes a merry christmas to everyone! 22nd of Dec at 7 a.m. on KiKa: “Molly and the Christmas Monster”.
November 5, 2018
TrickStudio tour at Cinepänz
As a longtime partner of Cinepänz, the Cologne Children Film Festival, TrickStudio invites everyone to take part in a tour through TrickStudio. 18th and 24th November, 3 - 5 p.m.
“www.cinepaenz.de”
October 11, 2018
Shortfilm for Maus-Special "Psycho Maus"
Based upon interviews with children TrickStudio has produced shorts about “Psycho diseases” for “Sendung mit de Maus”. Sunday, 14th October, 09:10 a.m. on ARD / 11:30 a.m. on KiKA.
December 24, 2017
Merry Christimas with TrickStudio short
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! 24th of Dec at 10:40 a.m. on KiKa: “Maria’s little donkey”. Will be repeated on 26th at 4 p.m. And afterwards at 4:20 p.m. “The 4th king”. Have a nice time!
December 21, 2017
"Molly Monster - The Movie" TV premiere on Swiss TV
“Molly Monster - The Movie” has its TV premiere at Christmas on Swiss TV. Sunday, 24th December at 13:10 p.m. on SRF1.
November 15, 2017
"Molly" awarded at the "Golden Elephant"
“Molly Monster - The Movie” has won the 2nd prize at the „20th Golden Elephant ICCF India“ for the categorie “Best International Animationsfilm”.
“www.cfsindia.org”
November 5, 2017
TrickStudio tour at Cinepänz
As a longtime partner of Cinepänz, the Cologne Children Film Festival, TrickStudio invites everyone to take part in a tour through TrickStudio. 19th and 25th November, 3 - 5 p.m.
“www.cinepaenz.de”
October 25, 2017
Luther at "Sendung mit der Maus"
Two new TrickStudio shorts about the life of “Martin Luther” at “Sendung mit der Maus”. Sunday, 29th October, 09:20 a.m. on ARD / 11:30 a.m. on KiKA.
August 1, 2017
Production start "Fritzi - a revolutionary tale"
Production start of “Fritzi - a revolutionary tale” - TrickStudio’s second feature film. The international coproduction will be released in autumn 2019.
June 9, 2017
"Sendung mit der Maus" special about "faith"
Based upon interviews with children TrickStudio has produced 3 shorts about “faith” for “Sendung mit de Maus”. Sunday, 11th June, 09:30 a.m. on ARD / 11:30 a.m. on KiKA.
May 29, 2017
New spots for "Liebesleben" campaign
TrickStudio has done 4 new commercials for the successfull campaign “Liebesleben” of the BzgA.
www.youtube/liebesleben.com
March 28, 2017
"Molly Monster" on DVD
“Molly Monster - The Movie” is out now on DVD.
March 21, 2017
"Parasite Party" awarded
Merial & Publicis Pixelpark win MG&A-sponsored award for Parasite Party Campaign!
www.MG&A News
March 14, 2017
"Molly Monster" at Juke!
“Molly Monster - The Movie” is available at JUKE.
www.juke.com/mollymonster
January 23, 2017
"Molly Monster" Schulkinowochen NRW
“Molly Monster - The Movie” can be seen now at the “Schulkinowochen NRW”.
www.schulkinowochen.de
January 11, 2017
"Molly Monster" nominated for the prize of the german film critics
“Molly Monster - The Movie” is nominated for “Best Children’s Film” by the association of german film critics. The prize will be awarded at the Berlinale on 02/13/2017.
January 1, 2017
TrickStudio's New Year's wishes
Happy New Year from all of us from TrickStudio!
December 24, 2016
Merry Christimas with TrickStudio short
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! 24th of Dec at 12:00 a.m. on KiKa: “Maria’s little donkey”. Have a nice time!
October 20, 2016
"Story of the Fox" awarded
“The story of the fox who lost his mind” has won the award “The Best Film For Children” at Festival TOFUZI 2016. The film was selected by Children Jury.
Festival TOFUZI 2016
October 13, 2016
"Parasite Party" awarded
The “Parasite Party” (agency: Publicis Pixelpark, client: Merial) has won the Silver Award at the „Annual Multimedia Awards 2017“ in the category “Web-TV/-Video“.
September 28, 2016
TrickStudio at "Die Sendung mit der Maus"
How do produce a mouse film? TrickStudio shows at the Mouse-Special on monday, 3rd October at 10:30 a.m. on ARD or 12:25 p.m. on KiKA.
September 8, 2016
"Molly Monster" release
Today “Molly Monster - The Movie” starts in german theatres. See you at the movies!
September 6, 2016
"Molly Monster" cake
If you’d like to bake a “Molly Monster” cake, you will find here the recipe.
Sallys Welt YouTube-Channel
September 2, 2016
"Molly Monster" Premiere
“Molly Monster - The Movie” celebrates its overwhelming premiere in Cologne. 50 Children of the Refugee Help Königswinter e.V. join the show.
August 22, 2016
"Molly Monster" YouTube-Channel
Molly Monster has her own YouTube-Channel. Excerpts of the movie and many other extras are show here.
Ted Siegers Molly Monster YouTube-Channel
August 16, 2016
The "Fox" at FilmSchauplätze NRW
“The story of the fox who lost his mind” is shown at Legden Openair on Tuesday, the 16th at 7 p.m.
FilmSchauPlätze NRW
July 10, 2016
"Molly Monster" at "Sandmann" show
“Molly Monster - The Series” is running at the “Sandmann” show on every Sunday. At 5:50 p.m. on RBB and 6:50 p.m. on KiKA.
June 15, 2016
"Molly Monster" wins at Shanghai IFF
“Ted Sieger’s Molly Monster - The Movie” wins the “Golden Goblet” for “Best Animation” at the 19th Shanghai International Film Festival.
June 15, 2016
"Molly Monster" on Facebook and Instagram
Visit “Molly Monster” on Facebook and Instagram.
Molly on Facebook
Molly on Instagram
June 8, 2016
The "Fox" in Annecy
“The story of the fox who lost his mind” is shown at the “Short Films in Competition 5”. The “Official Screening” - with director Matthias Bruhn present - is on Friday 06/17/16 at 2 p.m. at the “Bonlieu Grande salle”.
Annecy 2016: Short Films in Competition 5
June 1, 2016
"Molly Monster" at the "Goldener Spatz" - Festival
“Molly Monster - the Movie” is shown on Monday, 06/06/16 at 9 a.m. at the UCI in Gera and on Friday, 06/10/2016 at 9 a.m. at the CineStar in Erfurt.
Festival program - Competition Cinema-TV
May 27, 2016
The "Fox" at the "Mo & Friese" - Festival
“The story of the fox who lost his mind” is shown 3x at the “Mo & Friese” - Festival in Hamburg. Tuesday and Wednesday Christian Asmussen, one of the directors, will be present.
Festival program SCHRITTEMPO (9+)
May 24, 2016
Festival at the Museum Mile in Bonn
Sunday, 05/29/16 at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m at the “Haus der Geschichte” in Bonn: Christian Asmussen gives a presentation on 2D animation in general and “Molly Monster” in particular. With many excerpts from the TrickStudio portfolio . Duration approximately 1 hour , admission is free.
Program
May 12, 2016
Audience award for "Molly Monster - the Movie"
“Molly Monster - the movie " - together with “Rico, Oscar und der Diebstahlstein” - won the audience award at the “Little Big Films # 3” - Festival in Nuremberg.
“Little Big Films” at Facebook
May 11, 2016
"Molly Monster - the Movie" at Cannes
“Molly Monster - the Movie” is shown as part of the “New Films From Germany In Cannes 2016”-Program: 05/15/2016 at 1 pm and 05/18/2016 at 09:30 am.
“New Films From Germany In Cannes 2016” (PDF)
May 9, 2016
The "Fox" on DVD
“The story of the fox who lost his mind” is available on DVD now.
Shop
April 25, 2016
"Molly Monster" at the ITFS 2016
“Molly Monster - the Movie” is shown on Friday, 04/29/16 at 5 p.m. at the Metropol1 in Stuttgart.
ITFS 2016 - Program short & feature films
February 25, 2016
Matthias Bruhn nominated as "Director Of The Year"
Matthias Bruhn, Ted Sieger and Michael Ekblad are nominated as “Director Of The Year 2016” at the annual Cartoon Movie. The other nominees are Jan Bultheel und Rémi Chayé.
www.cartoon-media.com
February 16, 2016
"Molly Monster" is "Highly recommended"
“Molly Monster - The Movie” is decorated with the seal of approval “Highly recommended”! This certificate is given by the German Filmbewertungsstelle (movie evaluation office) Wiesbaden.
www.fbw-filmbewertung.com
February 15, 2016
"Molly" Premiere at the Zoo Palace
Acclaimed world premiere for “Molly Monster - The Movie” at the Berlinale. The evening before Molly meets the prime minister of NRW Hannelore Kraft.
www.rp-online.de
January 18, 2016
"Molly" starts in September in Germany
“Molly Monster - The Movie” will enter the big screen in Germany. The movie will be released at 09/08/2016.
January 15, 2016
"Molly Monster" at Berlinale
“Molly Monster - The Movie” is selected for the 66th Berlinale. 02/15/16 at 09:30 a.m. at Zoo Palast 1, 02/16/16 at 11:30 a.m. at CineMaxX3 and at 02/17/16 at 10 a.m. at Filmtheater am Friedrichshain.
www.berlinale.de
January 1, 2016
TrickStudio's New Year's wishes
Happy New Year from all of us from TrickStudio!
December 24, 2015
Merry Christimas with TrickStudio shorts
TrickStudio wishes a merry christmas to everyone! 25th of Dec at 10:00 a.m. on KiKa: “Maria’s little donkey”, after that at 10:25 a.m. “Maria’s little donkey II”. 26th of Dec at 06:35 a.m. on KiKa: “Molly and the Christmasmonster”.
December 21, 2015
"Molly Monster" at Berlinale
“Ted Sieger’s Molly Monster - The Movie” has been selected for the 66th Berlinale Festival in February.
www.berlinale.de
December 2, 2015
"Fox" is "Highly recommended"
“The story of the fox who lost his mind” is decorated with the seal of approval “Highly recommended”! This certificate is given by the German Filmbewertungsstelle (movie evaluation office) Wiesbaden.
www.fbw-filmbewertung.com
October 21, 2015
Molly Monster book out now
“Molly Monster: Meine liebsten Gutenachtgeschichten” (“My favourite Bedtime-Stories”) is published by Panini and available in bookshops.
October 12, 2015
"Children Poverty" at the "Mouse Show"
TrickStudio’s latest short “Children Poverty” has its premiere at “The show with the Mouse”. Sunday, 10th of October, at 10:30 a.m. on ARD and 11:30 a.m. on KiKa.
www.wdrmaus.de
August 27, 2015
"Robert Geisendörfer Award" for "Elephant show"
Congratulations: “The Elephant show” is awarded with the media prize of the German Protestant Church.
www.robert-geisendoerfer-preis.de
April 19, 2015
"The day Louis got eaten" at the "Mouse Show"
TrickStudio’s latest short “The day Louis got eaten”, based upon John Fardell’s children’s book, has its premiere at “The show with the Mouse”. Sunday, 19th of April, at 10:30 a.m. on ARD and 11:30 a.m. on KiKa.
www.wdrmaus.de
April 1, 2015
"Sesamstrasse"-App available now!
The german “Sesame Street”-App is available in the stores right now.
www.sesamstrasse-app.de
March 6, 2015
"Fritzi" at Cartoon Movie
Mar-06 2015, at 3:45 p.m., TrickStudio and Balance Film present the planned feature “Fritzi - A Miraculous Revolutionary Tale” at “Cartoon Media”. The story is about the eleven-year-old girl Fritzi, who is mixed up with the revolutionary events in the autumn of 1989 in East-Germany. Based upon the book “Fritzi war dabei” by Hanna Schott.
www.cartoon-media.com/fritzi
March 6, 2015
"Molly Monster" at Cartoon Movie
Friday, Mar-06 2015, at 2:15 p.m., TrickStudio presents the feature “Molly Monster - the Movie” at “Cartoon Media” in Lyon.
www.cartoon-media.com/molly
February 23, 2015
Mouse and Elephant at the SZ
Mouse and Elephant gave an interview to the famous german SZ’s magazine. We took some pictures.
www.sz-magazin.de
February 20, 2015
Happy birthday, Elephant!
On the occasion of the elephant’s birthday TrickStudio opens its doors and shows the making of an elephant spot.
www.wdr/mediathek.de
January 30, 2015
New TrickStudio short: "The Mousetrap"
A new TrickStudio short will be shown on Sunday: “The Mousetrap” - based upon the book by Peter Schössow and the poem by Christian Morgenstern.
www.wdrmaus.de
January 1, 2015
TrickStudio's New Year's wishes
Happy New Year from all of us from TrickStudio!
December 21, 2014
"Molly and the Christmasmonster" at Lichtburg cinema
Let’s head to Oberhausen, 21.12., 11 a.m., “Molly” at the big screen of the “Lichtburg Filmpalast”
December 19, 2014
Merry Christmas with TrickStudio classics
“Jesus’ Christmas Party” at “Mouse show”, 21.12., 8:35 a.m.(ARD und 11:30 a.m. (KiKa); “Molly and the Christmasmonster” at 24.12., 09:50 a.m. on KiKa; “Mary’s little donkey” at 25.12., 11:15 a.m. on KiKa.
December 16, 2014
2 new shorts for the "Mouse show"
Two new shorts based upon children’s books will be shown at the “Mouse” show next year: “The day Louis got eaten” and “The mousetrap”.
November 28, 2014
New opening credits for the "Mouse show"
Check out the new “Mouse” opening credits. They are appropriate to the Advent season.
July 14, 2014
"Der wunderbarste Platz" at the "Mouse show"
A new TrickStudio short will be shown on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at ARD and KiKa: Jens Rassmus’ “The most beautiful place in the world”. Enjoy!
March 27, 2014
Elephant homepage wins "digita 2014"
Congratulations: The Elephant’s homepage is awarded with the German Education Media Award “digita 2014”.
www.digita.de
January 1, 2014
TrickStudio's New Year's wishes
Happy New Year from all of us from TrickStudio!
November 22, 2013
"Spatzenkino" presents Molly
“Molly and the Christmas Monster” is on tour in cinemas in Berlin and Brandenburg in December. Check the dates here:
www.medienboard.de
October 11, 2013
"Anima for Kids"
“Dusty - the mighty mite” on DVD. DOK Leipzig publishes a DVD collection of the nicest animated shorts ever shown at their festival.
www.absolutmedien.com
July 7, 2013
"Molly Monster" at "Sandmann"-show
It’s Monster-Time again! Every Sunday at the “Sandmann” show: Molly Monster! KiKA - 18:50 h; MDR - 18:52 h; RBB - 17:50 h
www.sandmann.de
May 20, 2013
"notfunny" youtube release
The first episode of the “notfunny” series is out now on youtube! Enjoy!
www.youtube.de
May 8, 2013
"notfunny" premiere
The pilot of the planned TV-series “notfunny” was shown to 150 enthused spectators at the Cologne cinema “Cinenova”. The first episode will be published soon at Youtube.
May 6, 2013
"notfunny" nominated for German Webvideo Award
The first part of the “notfunny”-pilot is nominated for the German Webvideo Award. The prize will be awarded on 25th of May in Düsseldorf, Germany. More:
www.webvideopreis.de
April 25, 2013
"Molly Monster" wins Screenplay Award
John Chambers’ “Molly Monster - the Movie” wins the 7th German Screenplay Award at the 20th ITFS in Stuttgart, Germany! More:
www.itfs.de
March 25, 2013
"Molly Monster" script nominated
The script for TrickStudio’s coming feature “Molly Monster - the Movie” is nominated for the “German Screenplay Award”. The jury’s decision will be published on 24th of April 2013 at the ITFS in Stuttgart, Germany.
February 25, 2013
"Molly Monster" at Cartoon Movie
“Molly Monster - The Movie” will be presentated at the Cartoon Movie in Lyon on thursday, 07th of March at 10 a.m.. More:
www.cartoon-media.eu
January 2, 2013
NOTFUNNY crowdfunding
The NOTFUNNY crowdfunding was a great success. Almost 10.000 supportes raised over 177.000 €. Thank you very much!! Up to now the movie reached over 400.000 clicks on youtube.
www.nichtlustig.tv
January 1, 2013
TrickStudio's New Year's wishes
Happy New Year from all of us from TrickStudio!
December 21, 2012
Merry Christmas!
From now on for 4 weeks a Little-Molly-Monster episode will be shown at the Sandmann-App. The app is available for free at the iTunes and Google Play Store.
December 6, 2012
NOTFUNNY
“NOTFUNNY”-crowdfunding collects the first 100.000 €. Thank you!
www.nichtlustig.tv
November 6, 2012
NOTFUNNY
TrickStudio and the famous german comic author Joscha Sauer are working on a pilot for the NOTFUNNY-TV-series.
www.nichtlustig.tv
November 4, 2012
RTL Telethon
TrickStudio has produced the Animation parts for the commercial of the 17th RTL Telethon.
November 3, 2012
"Molly" wins 1st prize at CICFF
The episode “New toy” of the children’s series “Molly Monster” wins the 1st prize of the Adult Jury in the category “Animated Television Production” at the CICFF. Thanks a lot!
www.cicff.de
October 15, 2012
"Open the door" - the game
Accompanying to the “Open the door”-campaign of the “WDR-Mouse show” the new online game is out now! Enjoy it and try to be the fastest.
www.wdrmaus.de
October 14, 2012
World premiere: the "Sandmann" app
On behalf of the rbb TrickStudio has developed a mobile app: “Unser Sandmännchen”. Out now in all app stores as a free download.
www.mdr.de
October 8, 2012
Molly Monster back in "Sandmann" show
Molly and her friends hit the TV-screen again. Starting on 14th of October every Sunday on rbb and KiKA in the “Sandmann”-show. Sweet dreams!
September 28, 2012
"Sesame street"'s title sequence by TrickStudio
New episodes of “Sesame street” will be released on 1st of October, 8 h a.m. on KiKA. TrickStudio has produced the title sequence in the style of the relaunched website, also designed by TrickStudio.
www.sesamstrasse.de
June 25, 2012
"Magnolia" award for "Sritch Srcatch"
“Scritch Scrath” has won the category “Best Animation (short)” at the “18th Shanghai TV Festival”.
June 13, 2012
"Prix Jeunesse" 2nd place for "Duck, Death and the Tulip"
“Duck, Death and the Tulip” has won the 2nd prize in the category “7 - 11 Fiction” at the “Prix Jeunesse”.
May 15, 2012
"Goldener Spatz" for "Elephant show"
“The Elephant show” is awarded with the “Goldener Spatz” for its TV-special “Waste”. In five years it’s the fifth time the show wins this coveted prize!
www.goldener spatz.de
May 10, 2012
Screenplay award for "Fritzi"
Congratulations: “Fritzi war dabei” wins the Screenplay award at ITFS! As coproducers TrickStudio and Balance Film are planning the adaption to the big screen of the well-known german children’s book, which tells the historical fall of the Berlin Wall through the eyes of a 9 year old girl.
itfs
May 4, 2012
2 TrickStudio shorts at the ITFS
“Scritch scratch” and “Circus” (Molly Monster, 2nd season) will enter the big screen at the ITFS! Tricks for Kids: Programme 1: Thursday, 10th of May, 2.30 pm, Metropol 1 (ab 4 Jahren)
itfs
April 13, 2012
Molly Monster: now available on DVD!
The first Season of “Molly Monster” is finally released on DVD! Available in german media-markets and online shops ( and others). Order, watch and have fun!
Amazon
April 11, 2012
Sesamstrasse.de: relaunch!
The most famous street worldwide has a new website in Germany. Concept, design and animation by TrickStudio.
www.sesamstrasse.de
April 3, 2012
Two Erlbruch-shorts at the "Elephant"-show
“The Story of the little Mole who knew that it was none of his business” and the “The big question” will be shown at the “Elephant show”. For all early-birds on 11th and 12th of April 07.25 a.m. on KI.KA.
March 22, 2012
The return of a classic hero!
“The Story of the little Mole who knew that it was none of his business” will be shown again in the “Mouse show”. Sunday, the 25th of March 11.30 a.m. on ARD and KI.KA.
March 14, 2012
Sex education with the "Maus"-show
“Where Willi went” will be shown in the “Mouse show”. The shortfilm, based upon the book by Nicholas Allen, tells the story of a little sperm cell. Sunday, the 18th of March at 11 a.m. on ARD and 11.30 a.m. on KI.KA.
March 12, 2012
New TrickStudio short in "Löwenzahn"-show
The shortfilm “How do fishes reproduce?” will be shown on Sunday 18th of March at 8.05 a.m. on ZDF. For all late risers the magazine will be repeated on 25th of March at 11.05 a.m. on KI.KA.
March 6, 2012
"www.kikaninchen.de" decorated with seal of quality "Erfurter Netcode"
The website - produced by TrickStudio - of the childrens’ TV-show “Kikanichen” received the award for “its distinguished web appearance appropriate for childen”. More:
www.kikanichen.de
February 29, 2012
"Duck, Death and the Tulip" prizewinning in Russia
“Duck, Death and the Tulip” has won an animation award at the 5th BIG CARTOON FESTIVAL in Moscow. Thank you very much!
February 22, 2012
"Duck, Death and the Tulip" is a finalist of the Prix Jeunesse festival
“Duck, Death and the Tulip” has entered the 25th Prix Jeunesse Festival in the category “7 - 11 fiction”. The festival takes place from 1st to 6th of June in Munich, Germany. More:
www.prixjeunesse.de
January 15, 2012
TrickStudio at Löwenzahn
TrickStudio shorts on ZDF in the “Löwenzahn” magazine: 22nd and 29th of January. Topics: geologic section and brain. Check it out!
January 1, 2012
TrickStudio's New Year's wishes
Happy New Year from all of us from TrickStudio! We are looking forward to work on new projects with new and familiar animated characters!
December 15, 2011
TrickStudio unleashes the raven!
On Sunday, the 18th, at 11.05 a.m. on KI.KA. the TrickStudio short “Raven” will be shown in the “Löwenzahn” magazine.
November 28, 2011
Molly on tour!
Molly visits several cinemas and presents the “Christmas Monster” movie. After the show the walk-act will entertain the young audience: 27.11. Cineplex Münster, 03.12. Lichtwerkkino Bielefeld, 04.12. Hansakino Syke, 10.12. Cinenova Köln, 11.12. Neue Schauburg Burgdorf, 17.12. Kino Oelde, 18.12. Lichtburg Oberhausen, 21.12. Harsefelder Lichtspiele. Find out more on the internet or local press. Enjoy the show!
November 21, 2011
Scritch, scratch in Cologne!
TrickStudio causes lice plague again: this week the short will be shown three times at the “Cinepänz” in Cologne. More:
www.cinepaenz.de
November 16, 2011
Maybe "the Oscar goes to..."
“Duck, Death and the Tulip” is in the pre-pre-selection for Oscar’s nominee. Good luck! More:
www.animationmagazine.net
November 2, 2011
"Maus"-show presents "Scritch, scratch"!
The TrickStudio-short “Scritch, scratch” (Animation director: Rey Sommerkamp) will be shown on Sunday, 6th Nov in “The show with the mouse”.
October 24, 2011
Scritch, scratch!
TrickStudio causes lice plague: On Monday, 31th of October, at 15:30 p.m. at the “Kinderfilmfest” in Münster. More:
www.kinderfilmfest-muenster.de
October 24, 2011
Cry Wolf!
TrickStudio unleashes the wolves: Sunday, 30th of October, at 08:10 a.m. on ZDF - “Löwenzahn”. More:
www.loewenzahn.de
October 20, 2011
"DOK LEIPZIG"-Festival presents TrickStudio's shorts
“Duck, Death and the Tulip” and “Molly and the Christmasmonster” are part of the “Anima for kids” programme of the “54th. int. DOK - Festival” in Leipzig. Programme:
www.dok-leipzig.de
August 2, 2011
Marburg Festival honors "Duck, Death and the Tulip"
“Duck, Death and the Tulip” wins the first prize “Best Animation Film” at the 18th Open Eyes Filmfest in Marburg. The winner was elected by the audience. Thank you very much!
July 19, 2011
Second "Molly" season starts today in "Sandmann"-show
Today starts the second “Molly” seaon with brandnew episodes. Every tuesday at 6:50 p.m. in the “Sandmann” show on KI.KA. All about Molly:
www.mollymonster.de
July 4, 2011
"Die Seite mit dem Elefanten" awarded with "Erfurter Netcode"
Congratulations: WDR-elephant’s homepage is given the quality assurance “Erfurter Netcode”. Press release:
www.wdr.de
June 27, 2011
New Molly episodes on KI.KA.
World premiere: Wednesday, 29th of June new Molly episodes on KI.KA. For early birds and monsters at 7 a.m. Find out more:
www.nordmedia.de
June 22, 2011
4 p.m.: Relaunch of TrickStudio's homepage
Hooray, the relaunch of our homepage is online!!! Check it out!
June 12, 2011
The Friese-Award goes to Cologne, Germany
The children’s jury of the 13th Mo&Friese Children’s ShortFilmFestival gives the Friese-Award to “Duck, Death and the Tulip”. More
moundfriese.shortfilm.com
June 3, 2011
"Duck, Death and the Tulip" out now on DVD
“Duck, Death and the Tulip” is out now on DVD. Just enter our shop!
May 27, 2011
Goldener Spatz awards "Die Sendung mit dem Elefanten"
A children’s jury honors “Die Sendung mit dem Elefanten” (episode 172) with the “Goldene Spatz”. The reasons for the decision: “… Congratulation, this show was “elefantastic”!” More
www.goldenerspatz.de
May 8, 2011
"Duck, Death and the Tulip" wins at Stuttgart
“Duck, Death and the Tulip” wins “Tricks for Kids” at the 18th International animated Film Festival in Stuttgart. The award was presented by a childrens’ jury. For further information
www.itfs.de
May 6, 2011
"Duck, Death and the Tulip" awarded with short film award
“Duck, Death and the Tulip” wins the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau-Shortfilm-Award 2011! For further information
www.murnau-stiftung.de
March 16, 2011
"Die Sendung mit dem Elefanten" wins in Hollywood
“Die Sendung mit dem Elefanten” (episode 131) is honored with the “IFFF-Award 2011”, category “Best Short - Foreign Mixed Media”. Congratulations!
March 1, 2011
"Without forest..." - commercial for cinema
What would the world be without the forest? The answer can be found here
www.wald2011.de
February 14, 2011
"Scritch Scratch" lets the lice loose
A short film with thousand protagonists: “Scritch Scratch”, based upon the children´s book by Miriam Moss, a short film about head lice is completed. The film will be shown at “Die Sendung mit der Maus” soon!
February 7, 2011
The return of the goose
Betten Reiter – a commercial screened on ORF.
January 4, 2011
Time for a Molly-day
Tuesday is Molly-day! Molly Monster has her adventures at the “Sandmann” show: Every Tuesday, 5:55 p.m. on rbb and 6:50 p.m. on mdr and KI.KA.
December 19, 2010
"Molly and the Christmas Monster" on TV
KI.KA shows the Christmas Movie “Molly and the Christmas Monster” on two different days. December 19th at 3:35 p.m. and December 25th at 12:00 p.m.
December 15, 2010
World Premiere of "Molly and the Christmas Monster"
World Premiere: December 15th 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at the Cinenova Arthouse-Center in Ehrenfeld! “Molly and the Christmas Monster”, a Christmas Movie for big and small monsters.
October 24, 2010
Uppsala awards "Duck, Death and the Tulip"
“Best Children’s Film”! This award is given to “Duck, Death and the Tulip” by the Swedish “Uppsala International Short Film Festival: The Children’s Film Festival 2010”.
October 14, 2010
"Kikaninchen" wins "Eyes and Ears of Europe Award"
Kikaninchen wins the “Eyes and Ears of Europe Award”: “Best integrated innovation corporate design on air, off air & online”.
October 13, 2010
"Duck, Death and the Tulip" wins at festival in Bulgaria
“Duck Death and the Tulip” is rewarded with Bulgarian’s “Golden Kuker Animation Film Festival” award “Best Film from 10 to 25 minutes”.
October 2, 2010
A "Schlingel" for "Duck, Death and the Tulip"
The “15th Schlingel - International Film Fest for Children and Young Audience” honours “Duck, Death and the Tulip” with the Animation Movie Award 2010.
August 4, 2010
The gosling and the car
TrickStudio produces new commercial for “Betten Reiter”: A gosling presents a Chevrolet competition.
June 11, 2010
"Fussi" is coming home
Simultaneous to the FIFA World Cup 2010 our Fussi-ABC website is online:
www.fussiabc.de
May 3, 2010
New release from our internet forge: Kikaninchen
The online services of KI.KA launches for preschooler.
www.kikaninchen.de
May 3, 2010
New release from our internet forge
The online services of KI.KA launches for preschooler:
www.kikaninchen.de
April 6, 2010
"Duck, Death and the Tulip" is "Highly recommended"
“Ente, Tod und Tulpe” is decorated with the seal of approval “Highly recommended”! This certificate is given by the German Filmbewertungsstelle (movie evaluation office) Wiesbaden.
March 7, 2010
World premiere of TrickStudio's new short "Duck, Death and the Tulip"
World premiere of “Duck, death and tulip”! Based on the book by Wolf Erlbruch this poetical film tells the extraordinary friendship between a duck and the Death.
February 15, 2010
TrickStudio and the "Weather Elephant": the story continues
New spots of the “Wetterele” announce the weather forecast on austrian TV.
February 7, 2010
Yohoho, children!
The TrickStudio lets the retired sailor bear Captain Bluebear yarn on and on in the “Show with the Mouse”.
October 9, 2009
"Post!" wins audience award in Bucharest
“Post!” is decorated with the “Audience Award” at the “4th Anim’est International Animated Film Festival” in Bucharest.
September 19, 2009
"9th Shortmoves Festival" honors "Post!"
“Post!” wins the “Jury Award” of “9th Shortmoves International Short Film Festival” in Halle / Saale.
September 6, 2009
"Löwenzahn" and TrickStudio release new shorts
Watch out for the new “Löwenzahn” short films: “electricity”, “spider” and “cow”.
August 2, 2009
Does he tell us the truth?
The TrickStudio produces new yarn: told by Captain Bluebear at “The show with the Mouse”.
July 3, 2009
New children's book adaption
“Where Willi went”: The sex education short film is based upon the children’s book by Nicholas Allan. The story is about the transformation of the sperm cell Willi into the baby girl Edna. Soon on “The show with the Mouse”.
June 7, 2009
"Golden Slipper" for "Post!"
“POST!” wins the “Golden Slipper” at the “49th International Film Festival for children and youth” in Zlin, Czech Republic for the best animated film. The award show was broadcasted live on Czech TV.
May 24, 2009
"Goldene Spatzen" for "The show with the Elephant"
“Die Sendung mit dem Elefanten” wins twice the “Goldener Spatz” award. The professional jury awards it with the “Best Preschool Program” and the Children’s Jury in the category “Entertainment”.
March 2, 2009
The goose and the TrickStudio
“Bettenreiter”: A friendly goose makes an irresistible offer.
February 26, 2009
"Give me your hand"
The Salzgeber feature film “Donne-moi la maine” premieres 26thFebruary 2009 in Düsseldorf. The arthouse film by Pascal-Alex Vincent starts with a three minute anime-styled sequence, animated by TrickStudio.
December 12, 2008
TrickStudio adapts Sibylle Hein's children's book
Rutti Berg, a farmer’s wife, would like to be a queen. A short movie for the SWR - “The show with the Mouse”.
November 11, 2008
Hooray for the Bishop!
The TrickStudio tells the story of St. Martin - through a goose’s eyes. A two-part special for the WDR - “The show with the Mouse”.
October 5, 2008
"Post!" wins in Canada
“Post!” has won a “Camério” for best animated short at the “Carrousel International du Film Festival de Rimouski”, Canada. We are very honoured, thank you!
September 22, 2008
Now more beautiful than ever: The elephant's homepage
New Contents for the Homepage of the Elephant. Designed, animated and programmed by the TrickStudio:
www.wdr-elefant.de
April 20, 2008
"Goldener Spatz" honors "Show with the Elephant"
Congratulations! “Die Sendung mit dem Elefanten” is awarded with a “Goldener Spatz” for the best preschool program.
March 1, 2008
FBW likes "Post!"
“Post!” is decorated with the seal of approval “Recommended”! This certificate is given by the German Filmbewertungsstelle (movie evaluation office) Wiesbaden. They also declare “Post!” as “The shortfilm of the month”.
February 17, 2008
"Post!" resoundingly successful at the 58th Berlinale
TrickStudio’s latest short “POST!” is rewarded with a “Special mention” by the jury Generation / K Plus of the 58th Berlinale. A few days earlier the movie’s world premiere happened in front of more then a thousand enthusiastic viewers at the Zoo Palace.
October 28, 2007
Löwenzahn and TrickStudio
TrickStudio releases new shorts for “Löwenzahn”, (ZDF)! The topics are “Moon”, “Solar cell” and “The history of the book”.
October 21, 2007
Does TrickStudio tell the truth?
“Ahoy, kids!” Captain Bluebear puts to sea. Brandnew fishy stories will be shown at “Sendung mit der Maus”.
October 5, 2007
TrickStudio animates "Bad girls"
Good girls go to heaven, “Bad girls” go to RTL. Every Friday. Mind the title sequence!
October 1, 2007
A TrickStudio for Hannover
The TrickStudio has opened a branch office in Hannover. The production of the TV show “Little Molly Monster” (26 x 5 min) has been started there.
September 13, 2007
TrickStudio goes Anime
The french arthouse feature film “Donne-moi la main” (by Pascal Vincent) will be started by a three minute sequence done in anime style. The movie will enter the big screen in 2008.
September 3, 2007
TrickStudio develops new friend for the Elefant
The blue elephant has got its own show. And a new friend as well: the pink rabbit. “Die Sendung mit dem Elefanten”, Monday to Friday, 7:35 a.m. on KI.KA.
June 18, 2007
Ted Sieger and TrickStudio release new shorts
Ted Sieger’s tongue twisters: “The fishbarrelpusherparty” and “A fish is a fish” are swimming soon in “Sendung mit der Maus”.
June 4, 2007
Toggolino and TrickStudio
Toggolino, the mascot of SuperRTL’s children’s TV, goes animation. From now on 14 spots are running on Toggolino TV.
February 12, 2007
Don Quijote and Sancho Pansa
The well-known story of Don Quijote newly animated by TrickStudio premieres in “Löwenzahn” on ZDF.
January 21, 2007
TrickStudio goes underwater
The (animated) history of diving can be seen for the first time in “Löwenzahn” on ZDF.
December 24, 2006
Merry christmas with TrickStudio
“Jesus’ Christmas Party”, a children’s book by Nicholas Allen and adopted by TrickStudio, premieres in the “Sendung mit der Maus”.
October 29, 2006
Aaaah, bugs!
The animated song “My little Cockroach” premieres in the Children’s program “Löwenzahn” on ZDF.
October 15, 2006
TrickStudio adopts famous german children's book
WORLD PREMIERE! “The Story of the Little Mole who knew it was None of his Business” based on the famous book by Wolf Erlbruch premieres in the “Sendung mit der Maus” on ARD and KI.KA!
October 6, 2006
"The 4th king" conquers Spain
Olé! “The fourth King” has won the first price at the 7th international filmfestival ANIMADRID 2006 in Spain in the category “Best TV Program”!
September 27, 2006
Ups!, Ui!, Puh!, Look!
The 4 episodes of “What does the little bear say?” will premiere October 2nd to 5th on KI.KA. The films based on the children´s books by Ole Könnecke and Thomas Winding.
September 25, 2006
TrickStudio enters Cartoon Forum
The concept for the series “Little Molly Monster” is presented on the Cartoon Forum in Pau, France. The idea for the series is based on the children´s book “Little Molly Monster” by Andrea and Ted Sieger.
July 10, 2006
Award for "The big Question"
The jury for children programs of the “23. Robert Geisendörfer Preis für Hörfunk- und Fernsehproduktionen” honoured “The big Question” with a “special mention”.
June 9, 2006
Football's coming home...
TrickStudio’s “Fussi ABC” for mobile phones: download at AOL and Vodafone live! “Fussi ABC” on TV: Eurosport “WM Show”.
June 5, 2006
TrickStudio at Annecy
The films “The Big Question” and “A Bag of Sweets” are selected for competition in the INTERNATIONAL ANIMATED FILM FESTIVAL in Annecy, France in the category “Films de TV et de commande”.
June 3, 2006
Filmstiftung NRW presents selected TrickStudio shorts
“Short Ones for Kids: In the context of the International Film Congressthe Film Foundation NRW is showing the aided TrickStudio productions “Little Monster”, “Dusty the mighty Mite” and “The fourth King”.
April 30, 2006
TrickStudio presents 3 shorts at 13th ITFS
“The big Question”, “A Bag of Sweets” and “The fourth King” were in competition at the 13. Festival of Animated Film in Stuttgart (ITFS). The children’s audience voted for “The fourth King” as best film of the programme.
April 23, 2006
L.A. awards "The big Question"
At the INTERNATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL, LOS ANGELES, USA “The big Question” receives the award “Certificate for Creative Excellence”.
December 4, 2005
Sequel to "Mary's little donkey"
“The Escape to Egypt”: the adventures of Mary, the little donkey and Jesus continues at “Sendung mit der Maus”. With many good ol’ fellas.
November 26, 2005
Ted Sieger and trickStudio present Christmas special
Premiere of “The fourth king”. The adventures of king Mazzel and his royal camel Chamberlin in the holy night, who happen to miss the other three wise men by only a few minutes.
October 16, 2005
TrickStudio adapts Wolf Erlbruch
”The big question” - based upon the children’s book by Wolf Erlbruch this short film gives an answer to the greatest question of all: “Why do I live in this world?". Shown at “Sendung mit der Maus”.
May 4, 2005
Web page programmed by TrickStudio awarded
“tigerentenclub.de” gets the “Der Goldene Web-Spatz”-Award as “best web page” and “kindernetz.de” is honoured as “best internet portal”.
February 15, 2005
TrickStudio at the Berlinale
“Little monster” Molly premieres on the big screen at the Berlinale! On February 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the Zoo Palace.
November 28, 2004
Merry advent season with TrickStudio
“Mary’s Little Donkey”: a Christmas special for the WDR in four parts, based on the book by Gunhild Sehlin. Every Sunday in advent at the “Sendung mit der Maus”.
November 10, 2004
TrickStudio on ARTE
On the 10th and 12th of November the ARTE-magazine “Kurzschluss” shows its visit at the Trickstudio, also the portrait of Peter Kaboth, filmmaker.
August 13, 2004
Olympic TrickStudio
Olympia: Our Condoms are on air again! Go for Gold!
June 1, 2004
"Dusty" on DVD
“Mo & Friese”, the mascots of the “International Children’s Film Festival Hamburg”, present “Dusty the mighty mite” and 11 other shortfilms for the whole family.
April 17, 2004
TrickStudio productions on TV
See “The stone that grew up with carrots” and “Dusty the mighty Mite” at “Blaubär und Blöd”.
March 12, 2004
"Murnau" foundation awards "Dusty"
Dusty gets the Short Film Award 2004 from the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau-Foundation.
January 28, 2004
Jürgen von der Lippe and TrickStudio
A new RTL-Comedyshow featuring Jürgen von der Lippe as the “Heiland auf dem Eiland”. Every Wednesday at 21:45 pm on RTL.
January 7, 2004
"The stone" enters the big screen
“The stone that grew up with carrots” starts as programme picture for “Samba in Mettmann” with Hape Kerkeling.
December 28, 2003
"What can I do for turtle?"
“What Newt could do for Turtle”" (directed by Alexandra Schatz), a new TrickStudio production for “The Show with the Mouse. TV-Premiere: december, 28th.
October 20, 2003
NEO Award and TrickStudio
The “Tigerentenclub”’s homepage, designed by TrickStudio, is nominated for the NEO Award (best website TV).
October 8, 2003
"Spiolino" awarded again with "GIGA MAUS"
Spiolino is honoured by the magazine “Eltern for family” with the software-prize GIGA-MAUS for the “best children’s website with online-games” (category: children from 6-10 Years). Spiolino was already decorated with a GIGA-MAUS at its online-launch in 2001.
September 13, 2003
New TrickStudio short
Odeon, 2 pm: Dusty enters the big screen. Premiere for “Dusty the mighty Mite”.
August 1, 2003
"The stone" highly decorated
“The stone that grew up with carrots” is decorated with the title “Very valuable”! This certificate is awarded by the German Filmbewertungsstelle Wiesbaden.
May 9, 2003
"The stone that grew up with carrots" awarded
Christian Asmussen’s short is awarded with the Short-Trip-Award from TV-NRW.
May 1, 2003
Grimme nomination for TrickStudio
The new Website of the Tigerentenclub, designed by TrickStudio, was nominated for the Grimme-Online-Award. Good luck!
March 3, 2003
TrickStudio creates "Tigerentenclub"'s relaunch
Tigerenten Club Relaunch!! We designed the new site for the famous Tigerente. And we made a lot of Flash Games, e-cards and animations. It’s fun!
March 2, 2003
New children's book adaption by TrickStudio
Another shortfilm for the “Sendung mit der Maus”: “Eskimo”. An Eskimo and a little Pinguin on a hot trip far from home.
November 23, 2002
"Kids Award" for TrickStudio
”Spiolino” gets the “Kids Award 2002” as best Web page for children.
June 12, 2002
Prix Jeunesse
The Mouse homepage, created by TrickStudio, has won!!! Web-prize for the best internet-site!
March 3, 2002
New "Maus" web appearance created by TrickStudio
A new outfit for the Maus! We redesigned the internet page and produced a few animations and games
October 12, 2001
TrickStudio's "Spiolino" website awarded
Software-Award Giga-Maus 2001, “Spiolino” is honored with the second prize in the category online, by the magazine “Eltern for family”.
January 1, 2001
"The stone" awarded
Third prize for Christian Asmussen at the “Mecon New Talent Award” (Animation).