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    About Benedikt Toniolo

    Benedikt Toniolo, born in 1986, is a German animator and director of short films, music videos, and commercials. After completing his studies at the prestigious Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf in Potsdam, Germany, he earned a degree in Animation and a Master of Fine Arts in Animation Direction. His outstanding short film "CAFÉ D’AMOUR" earned him a nomination for the First Steps Award from the German Film Academy in 2016. The film was presented in the variety program of the legendary Berlin party BOHEME SAUVAGE, paying homage to the nightlife of the wild twenties. Currently, Benedikt is closely collaborating with German author Julia Kulewatz, illustrating one of her books scheduled for release in 2021. In addition to his creative partnership with Kulewatz, Toniolo tirelessly creates drawings, both commissioned by clients and as a freelance artist. His talent and dedication are reflected not only in his film works but also in the timeless fascination he holds for cinema and art.

    Fictional movies as director

    YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
    2016Café d'AmourShort FilmBenedikt TonioloFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de]

    Fictional movies in other activities

    YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
    2021Good Enough ParentsDocu-FictionDomenik SchusterHollmann Produktion2d animation director
    2012Childhood DaysShort FilmNari KimFilmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf [de]title designer

    Film awards

    YearFilmAwardCategory 
    2017Café d'AmourBlaue Blume AwardWinner
    2017Café d'AmourFilmkunstfest Mecklenburg-VorpommernKurzfilmNominated
    2016Café d'AmourFirst Steps AwardKurz- und AnimationsfilmeNominated

    Basic data

    NationalityGerman
    LanguagesEnglishGerman
    Education2003-2006 State-Certified Graphic Designer
    2010-2016 Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf - Diploma Program in Animation
    2016-2019 Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf - MFA in Animation Direction
    Preferred place of workDirecting
    Immediate working areaPotsdam
    2nd residence (if applicable)Berlin
    1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Brandenburg