With Task Force Querlitz, screenwriter Simon Thummet, director Arne Hain and producer Sebastian Simon have achieved something rare: a German adult animation series produced entirely for public broadcaster ZDF. Produced by the Offenbach-based animation and film studio PixelPEC, the show combines Moho and After Effects to deliver 60 minutes of animated anarchy. Despite its clean, colourful style, it refuses to look American. We spoke with the creative leads…
The Overview: We're Talking to the Director
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, ...
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