About Us

Firlefanz Films

Firlefanz Films is a Munich based animation studio specializing in handcrafted animation. With a strong focus on stop-motion, the studio combines traditional techniques with creative storytelling to produce distinctive, tactile visuals. Equipped with a fully outfitted production space, Firlefanz Films brings ideas to life with precision, artistry, and a passion for the craft. We are open to commercial work, co-production and collaborations of all kind. Feel free to reach out!

Our Studio

Firlefanz Films is a compact yet fully equipped stop-motion space located in the heart of Munich. Designed for efficiency and creativity, it allows us to produce high-quality commercials and smaller-scale productions in-house. Alongside the studio, we offer a coworking environment where our team develops digital projects and 2D animated shows, making it a versatile hub for both hands-on production and creative development.

Arne Hain

Director and Creative Development

Arne Hain is a German animation director and stop-motion artist known for his handcrafted, character-driven storytelling. A graduate of Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, Hain combines traditional and digital techniques, always tailoring the visual style to the project’s tone. His diverse credits range from Phil Tippett’s MAD GOD and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker to commercials and award-winning shorts like The Last Bar. With Task Force Querlitz, Hain directs his first major TV series, pushing German animation into adult territory.

Louis Wick

Producer

During his A-levels, Louis Wick founded the film production company “WickingerFilm”, producing campaign- and advertising films for the public sector, political actors at state-, federal- and European level, as well as medium-sized companies. From 2017 to 2022, Louis studied at Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg with a focus on series-producing and animation, followed by a Master’s program in Modern History at University of Stuttgart. His master thesis reconstructed the filmic reception of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. In addition to working with clients, he has realized two feature length documentaries, as well as multiple fictional and animated short films.