An animation director, visual artist, and educator with an MA from the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME). My career is built on a diverse foundation of specialized filmmaking workshops and extensive hands-on experience. I have directed and animated across multiple formats—including short films, TVCs, documentaries, and investigative journalism pieces. My technical versatility spans 2D digital/traditional animation, stop-motion, collage, and mixed media. Alongside my commercial and artistic work, I am dedicated to nurturing the next generation of creators by teaching animation filmmaking and production.

Zoltán Debreczeni

An animation director, visual artist, and educator with an MA from the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME). My career is built on a diverse foundation of specialized filmmaking workshops and extensive hands-on experience. I have directed and animated across multiple formats—including short films, TVCs, documentaries, and investigative journalism pieces. My technical versatility spans 2D digital/traditional animation, stop-motion, collage, and mixed media. Alongside my commercial and artistic work, I am dedicated to nurturing the next generation of creators by teaching animation filmmaking and production.

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An animation director, visual artist, and educator with an MA from the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME). My career is built on a diverse foundation of specialized filmmaking workshops and extensive hands-on experience. I have directed and animated across multiple formats—including short films, TVCs, documentaries, and investigative journalism pieces. My technical versatility spans 2D digital/traditional animation, stop-motion, collage, and mixed media. Alongside my commercial and artistic work, I am dedicated to nurturing the next generation of creators by teaching animation filmmaking and production.

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Language

Hungarian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Director, Art Director, Motion Graphic Designer at Axon Hillock
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Led design and creative direction for animation, motion graphics and art direction across multiple Budapest-based projects.
Director, Art Director, Motion Graphic Designer at Cluso
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Directed animation and motion graphics production, collaborating on concept development and visual storytelling.
Motion Graphic Designer at THE MAJOR DESIGN
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designing motion graphics and branding visuals for diverse campaigns; coordinating with teams in Wien.
Motion Graphic Designer, Art Director at UMBRELLA - Budapest
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Motion graphics and art direction for educational and creative projects; developing visual language.
Motion Picture Teacher at Secondory School of Visual Arts (Kisképző)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Teach and supervise film and visual arts programs; coordinate school communications and project development for students.
Art Director & Animation Teacher at Illyés Art Academy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Lead art direction and animation teaching; develop curricula and supervise student projects.
Stop-motion Animator at FILM POSITIVE PRODUCTIONS
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Stop-motion animation production for various short films and projects.
Motion Graphic Designer, Animation Supervisor at ADAMIC
January 1, 2019 - Present
Supervise animation production and create motion graphics for clients.
Motion Graphic Designer at D36
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Developed motion graphics for brand and media projects; contributed to concept and design.

Education

BA in Animation at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
MA in Animation at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Art and Design Teacher MA at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

ESSEMBLE EU funded immersive video & film development & production workshop
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
ESSEMBLE EU funded immersive video & film development & production workshop
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
FILMTETT camp - Pădureni & Sânvăsii Film production workshop - Animation and Live Action film
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
LifeAD - Oradea Animation Film Workshop
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Industry Experience

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