Volker Helzle is in charge of R&D at Animationsinstitut of Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg. After graduating from Stuttgart Media University in 2000 he moved to California and worked at Eyematic Interfaces. In 2003 he joined Filmakademie to supervise R&D, engage as senior lecturer for the Technical Directing course and FMX program consultant. In 2013 Volker received the honorary professorship of Filmakademie.