I'm Laurenz Lin Sill, a passionate artist and animator with a Fine Arts degree from Mainz and a broad international background in animation production, manga, and film. I've worked on productions across Germany, Japan, and China, from early character design internships to director roles in animation projects. I enjoy collaborating across cultures and pushing creative boundaries with both traditional and digital storytelling techniques. I'm fluent in German, English, and Dutch, with conversational Japanese and Mandarin, which helps me work effectively with international teams and diverse projects. My goal is to craft engaging visuals and narratives for animation, film, and illustration, while continually learning new techniques and styles.

Laurenz Lin Sill

I'm Laurenz Lin Sill, a passionate artist and animator with a Fine Arts degree from Mainz and a broad international background in animation production, manga, and film. I've worked on productions across Germany, Japan, and China, from early character design internships to director roles in animation projects. I enjoy collaborating across cultures and pushing creative boundaries with both traditional and digital storytelling techniques. I'm fluent in German, English, and Dutch, with conversational Japanese and Mandarin, which helps me work effectively with international teams and diverse projects. My goal is to craft engaging visuals and narratives for animation, film, and illustration, while continually learning new techniques and styles.

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I’m Laurenz Lin Sill, a passionate artist and animator with a Fine Arts degree from Mainz and a broad international background in animation production, manga, and film. I’ve worked on productions across Germany, Japan, and China, from early character design internships to director roles in animation projects. I enjoy collaborating across cultures and pushing creative boundaries with both traditional and digital storytelling techniques.

I’m fluent in German, English, and Dutch, with conversational Japanese and Mandarin, which helps me work effectively with international teams and diverse projects. My goal is to craft engaging visuals and narratives for animation, film, and illustration, while continually learning new techniques and styles.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced
Chinese
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Character Design Intern at 9You
August 1, 2010 - Present
Assisted character design workflows for animation projects, contributing concepts and visual exploration.
Character Design Intern at 9You
August 1, 2011 - Present
Continued character design tasks and asset development during the Aug 2011 period.
Production Assistant & Translator at National Theatre of Tianjin
July 1, 2013 - Present
Provided translation support and assisted production coordination on a project under conductor Muhai Tang.
Film Production Intern at BuYiLeHu Films
September 1, 2013 - Present
Gained exposure to feature-film production; contributed to development for Gone with the Bullets.
Director, Animation Production at Suzhou Art Institute
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016
Directed animation production tasks for institutional projects, coordinating teams and timelines.
Animation Film Production at Journey to Jerusalem
September 1, 2017 - March 1, 2019
Led animation film production efforts for this project, overseeing creative and technical progress.
Background Animation Artist at Adam’s Apples, Ohnsorg Theatre
March 1, 2019 - Present
Created background animation art for theatre productions in Hamburg.
Office Assistant at JCLI Japanese Language School
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
Administrative support and general office duties.
Manga Assistant at Osuga Cosmo
April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
Assisted with manga production for series Watashi no Kakkoutachi.
Manga Assistant at Yanamoto Mitsuharu
April 1, 2020 - Present
Supported manga production for series Ryuu to Ichigo.
Intro Animation Production at 37°Grad (German TV program)
September 1, 2020 - Present
Provided introductory animation production contributions (remote).
2D Animator & Illustrator at Rocklogic GmbH
June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Remote work as 2D animator and illustrator; contributed to various projects.
Manga Assistant at Takahashi Noboru
March 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Manga assistance for the series Mogura no Uta.
Manga Assistant at Rapid Brain Publishing Company
February 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Manga assistance for various series.
Short Film Director at Within the Pit
May 1, 2015 - Present
Directed a short film; showcased at Cannes Film Festival.
Short Film Director at Saloon Nothingness
May 1, 2016 - Present
Directed a short film; showcased at Cannes Film Festival.
Short Film Director at Refugium
May 1, 2017 - Present
Directed a short film; showcased at Cannes Film Festival.
Intro Animation Production at German TV program 37°Grad
September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Remote contribution to intro animation production.

Education

Primary School at German School of Antwerp, Belgium
August 1, 2000 - July 1, 2006
Secondary Education at International German School of Brussels
August 1, 2006 - December 1, 2008
Abitur (German High School Diploma) at Frauenlob Gymnasium, Mainz, Germany
August 1, 2011 - March 14, 2013
Diploma in Fine Arts at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
October 1, 2013 - March 1, 2019
Diploma at JCLI Japanese Language School, Tokyo, Japan
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
Diploma in Animation at Tokyo Communication Arts Academy
April 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Primary School at German School of Antwerp, Belgium
August 1, 2000 - July 1, 2006
Secondary Education at International German School of Brussels, Belgium
August 1, 2006 - December 1, 2008
Abitur (German High School Diploma) at Frauenlob Gymnasium, Mainz, Germany
August 1, 2011 - March 14, 2013
Diploma in Fine Arts at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
October 1, 2013 - March 1, 2019
Diploma at JCLI Japanese Language School, Tokyo, Japan
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
Diploma in Animation at Tokyo Community Arts Academy, Japan
April 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024

Qualifications

Alexandra Lang Youth Art Award
January 1, 2010 - December 17, 2025
Alexandra Lang Youth Art Award
January 1, 2011 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other