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Stefan Klauss

Animation for Film, Episodic and Commercial

With 20 years of experience as a character and creature animator, I have contributed to some of the industry's most iconic films, including Disney's The Jungle Book, for which our team won the Academy Award (Best Visual Effects).

What I offer

I help you tell your stories through the art and craft of Animation -
from blocking to final.

I animate Characters & Creatures for Film, TV and Advertising
ranging from stylized to hyper-realistic.

Character Animation

I bring characters to life through full body acting and expressive facial performances so viewers can connect emotionally.

Creature Animation

I breathe life into creatures with believable weight and intricate detail. Whether it is a realistic animal or a fantasy creature.

Previs and Visual Storytelling

I support directors in pre-production by crafting 3D animated storyboards with dynamic camera work and character blocking.
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Some shows I worked on

About

With over two decades in the animation industry, I’ve had the opportunity to bring characters and creatures to life spanning film, episodic television and advertising.

My work has taken me across England, Canada, and the U.S., collaborating with studios such as Sony Pictures, Framestore, and MPC. 

I’ve contributed to projects like Hotel Transylvania, The Jungle Book, Avengers: Infinity War, and Prehistoric Planet, focusing on both VFX and feature animation. 

Now based in Berlin, I am available as a freelancer for a wide range of creative projects, whether on-site in Berlin or remotely.

In addition to animation, I provide previs services, helping shape compelling stories through dynamic camera work and character blocking.

Work

Stefan Klauss - Animation Reel

Animation Reel

A showcase of shots I've animated —all work done by me using 100% keyframe animation.

Projects featured
The Jungle Book (Disney, Marvel), Prehistoric Planet Season 2 (Apple TV), Arthur Christmas (Sony, Aardman), Hotel Transylvania (Sony), Pokemon: Detective Pikachu (Legendary Pictures, The Pokemon Company), The Swarm (ZDF), Thor Ragnarok (Marvel, Disney), Beauty and the Beast (Disney), Avengers: Infinity War (Marvel, Disney), Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Marvel, Disney), Tom & Jerry (Warner Bros)



Directed and animated by Stefan Klauss

KEYFRAMES - My animated short 

KEYFRAMES is a personal project, an abstract short of a character transitioning through a stylized environment with parkour, bmx and skateboard moves. 

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Contact me

stef [at] keyframes.org

For all inquiries including booking and availability requests, please message the email above.