TAW Talk - Tales of Alethrion w. Mikkel Mainz
Time
10/09/2024 20:00 - 21:30(GMT+02:00)
Event Details
Experience the legendary TAW Talks during VAF 2024 with Mikkel Mainz Tales of Alethrion is an epic animated multimedia series that follows the legendary heroes who roam the vast lands of
Event Details
Experience the legendary TAW Talks during VAF 2024 with Mikkel Mainz
Tales of Alethrion is an epic animated multimedia series that follows the legendary heroes who roam the vast lands of Alethrion, each in pursuit of their own destinies. From the treasure-laden quests of the fearless Alethrion himself to the touching stories of love, sacrifice, and friendship that connect the realm’s diverse characters, the series captures the essence of heroism in a visually stunning and emotionally charged narrative.
Discover Mikkel Mainz’ creative process behind this famous multimedia project from denmark, that has captivated fans worldwide – as well as the more practical aspects of how he got his project of the ground and kept it soaring in the harsh skies of indie productions.
There will be time for Q&A.
Speakers for this event
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Mikkel Mainz
Mikkel Mainz
CEO and director at Skjaldborn
Mikkel Mainz grew up in Hedehusene with 3 siblings. Through his childhood he always made fantasy and comics the cool thing in school – inspiring and gathering groups who would enjoy animations, comics, games and roleplaying. He would draw as part of his storytelling and teachers would tell him to stop making everything about dinosaurs, time machines, magic, and ancient relics.After finishing his high school in Texas and Gymnasium in Roskilde, he did his bachelor at The Animation Workshop, in Viborg, in 2009. During this time he started directing and making 2D films, having his breakthrough with the bachelor short film “The Reward” that was released in 2013. He later made this into a series and founded the 2D studios Skjaldborn (2023-), Skjald ApS (2018-) and Sun Creature (2013-2018).Mikkel makes most of his films with the same team, since he enjoys growing and creating together – something that is crucial in animation. He also worked as a creative or animator on Cartoon Network shows (Ivandoe), Oscar nominated films (Flee & Song of the Sea), anime (“Emara”), and a long list of other animated film projects. He created and directed the webseries and universe “Tales of Alethrion” (YouTube channel with 220 videos, 2013-2024) and is the director of the TV-series “Høj” (26 episodesx11′, DR, 2024). He has an online community of more than 220K followers and is mostly known for making fantasy films and universes.Now he is CEO and director at Skjaldborn and he has also become a father, and he is loving both positions!
CEO and director at Skjaldborn