I am an award-winning 3D animation artist and filmmaker with expertise in virtual reality. I specialize in creating innovative visuals and compelling narratives that engage audiences and have been recognized at major film festivals. My passion lies in exploring the intersection of visual arts, performance, and digital storytelling. Over the years, I've directed and produced several VR animated short films and led workshops on immersive storytelling techniques. I love sharing my knowledge while continually pushing the boundaries of animation and immersive experiences.

Eric Giessmann

I am an award-winning 3D animation artist and filmmaker with expertise in virtual reality. I specialize in creating innovative visuals and compelling narratives that engage audiences and have been recognized at major film festivals. My passion lies in exploring the intersection of visual arts, performance, and digital storytelling. Over the years, I've directed and produced several VR animated short films and led workshops on immersive storytelling techniques. I love sharing my knowledge while continually pushing the boundaries of animation and immersive experiences.

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I am an award-winning 3D animation artist and filmmaker with expertise in virtual reality. I specialize in creating innovative visuals and compelling narratives that engage audiences and have been recognized at major film festivals. My passion lies in exploring the intersection of visual arts, performance, and digital storytelling.

Over the years, I’ve directed and produced several VR animated short films and led workshops on immersive storytelling techniques. I love sharing my knowledge while continually pushing the boundaries of animation and immersive experiences.

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Language

German
Fluent
Dutch
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Animation Lead & 3D Animator at Yaga Films & Reynard Films
December 31, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Led animation and 3D animation tasks for full 360° VR experiences designed for VR headsets, contributing to immersive virtual storytelling projects.
Director & 3D/VR Artist at Meta
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Directed and created three stereoscopic animated short VR movies that each garnered over 100,000 views, focusing on innovative VR film production.
Teacher for VR and digital media at Various locations in Europe & Online
December 31, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Conducted workshops on immersive storytelling techniques and VR live paintings, educating students on new media and virtual reality art.
Director & Founder & 3D/VR Artist at Studio LAVAMACHINE
December 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Founded the virtual reality animation studio LAVAMACHINE and led creation of innovative virtual experiences and VR animations.
Director & Creator & 3D Artist at "Sand Wanderer"
December 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Directed and created the award-winning Dutch film "Sand Wanderer," which was recognized with a Vimeo Staff Pick and garnered over 102,000 views.
Animation Lead & 3D Animator at Yaga Films & Reynard Films
December 31, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Led animation and 3D animation efforts to create full 360° VR experiences for VR Headsets. Contributed from 2023 to 2025.
Director & 3D/VR Artist at Meta
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Directed and created 3 stereoscopic animated short VR movies, each garnering over 100k views, from 2020 to 2023.
Teacher for VR and digital media at Various locations in Europe & Online
December 31, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Conducted workshops on immersive storytelling techniques and VR live paintings from 2019 to 2025.
Director & Founder & 3D/VR Artist at Studio LAVAMACHINE
December 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Founded the Virtual Reality Animation Studio LAVAMACHINE, creating innovative virtual experiences from 2018 to 2019.
Director & Creator & 3D Artist at Sand Wanderer
December 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Directed and created the award-winning short film 'Sand Wanderer', which received the Dutch wildcard and Vimeo Staff Pick with over 102k views (2016-2017).
Animation Lead & 3D Animator at Yaga Films & Reynard Films
December 31, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Leading animation and 3D animation for full 360° VR experience tailored for VR Headsets.
Director & 3D/VR Artist at Meta
December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Directed and created 3 stereoscopic animated short VR movies with over 100k views each.
Teacher for VR and digital media at Various locations in Europe & Online
December 31, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Conducted workshops on immersive storytelling techniques and VR live paintings.
Director & Founder & 3D/VR Artist at Studio LAVAMACHINE
December 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Founded the Virtual Reality Animation Studio LAVAMACHINE, creating innovative virtual experiences.
Director & Creator & 3D Artist at "Sand Wanderer"
December 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Directed and created the award-winning short film which received a Dutch wildcard and Vimeo Staff Pick.

Education

Bachelor of Design at AKV/St. Joost Breda, NL
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Abitur at Bertha-von-Suttner school, Nievenheim Germany
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Bachelor of Design at AKV/St. Joost Breda, NL
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Abitur at Bertha-von-Suttner school, Nievenheim Germany
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Bachelor of Design at AKV/St. Joost Breda, NL
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Abitur at Bertha-von-Suttner school, Nievenheim Germany
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

EPQ - Adults Pedagogical qualification
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Certificate for training as a climbing supervisor DAV
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
DGSS - Rhetoric Certificate
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Membership @ Galerie-Werkstatt Bayer Dormagen e.V.
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Driving license class B (International)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
EPQ - Adults Pedagogical qualification
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Certificate for training as a climbing supervisor DAV
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
DGSS - Rhetoric Certificate
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Membership @ Galerie-Werkstatt Bayer Dormagen e.V.
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Driving license class B (International)
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
EPQ - Adults Pedagogical qualification
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Certificate for training as a climbing supervisor DAV
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
DGSS - Rhetoric Certificate
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Membership @ Galerie-Werkstatt Bayer Dormagen e.V.
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Driving license class B (International)
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other