I’m a Budapest-based animation filmmaker and illustrator with a deep love for visual storytelling and character-driven worlds. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve worked across illustration, animation, games, and educational media — always with a focus on creating engaging, emotionally resonant visuals for young audiences. My experience includes leading and contributing to projects such as Happy Little Planet, Lagaallo, and Gyerekdalok, as well as various independent animated and illustrated works. I enjoy developing stories and characters that balance charm, clarity, and thoughtful design — whether for a picture book, an animated short, or an interactive experience. I hold an MA from MOME and completed the Animation Sans Frontières program. I’m passionate about high-quality, multidisciplinary collaboration and currently open to children’s illustration, animation, and visual development projects worldwide. You can see more of my work at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Fruzsina Gaál

I’m a Budapest-based animation filmmaker and illustrator with a deep love for visual storytelling and character-driven worlds. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve worked across illustration, animation, games, and educational media — always with a focus on creating engaging, emotionally resonant visuals for young audiences. My experience includes leading and contributing to projects such as Happy Little Planet, Lagaallo, and Gyerekdalok, as well as various independent animated and illustrated works. I enjoy developing stories and characters that balance charm, clarity, and thoughtful design — whether for a picture book, an animated short, or an interactive experience. I hold an MA from MOME and completed the Animation Sans Frontières program. I’m passionate about high-quality, multidisciplinary collaboration and currently open to children’s illustration, animation, and visual development projects worldwide. You can see more of my work at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m a Budapest-based animation filmmaker and illustrator with a deep love for visual storytelling and character-driven worlds. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve worked across illustration, animation, games, and educational media — always with a focus on creating engaging, emotionally resonant visuals for young audiences.

My experience includes leading and contributing to projects such as Happy Little Planet, Lagaallo, and Gyerekdalok, as well as various independent animated and illustrated works. I enjoy developing stories and characters that balance charm, clarity, and thoughtful design — whether for a picture book, an animated short, or an interactive experience.

I hold an MA from MOME and completed the Animation Sans Frontières program. I’m passionate about high-quality, multidisciplinary collaboration and currently open to children’s illustration, animation, and visual development projects worldwide.

You can see more of my work at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Szabadúszóként at Liberty Global KFT.
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance professional with involvement in organizing the Hungarian Focus program at the 2025 Annecy Animation Film Festival.
Animációs rendező, játék–és tartalomfejlesztő at Pink Fox Games - start up
December 31, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Led animation direction and content development for mobile games designed for children aged 3-7, focusing on interactive games promoting sustainable lifestyles.
Tartalom fejlesztő és gyártó at Lagaallo
December 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Developed original children's series with László Marcelle, including eBooks, audiobooks, 'Pine Cones' animated short films, and managed webshop content.
Animációs ösztöndíjas és tanár at The Animation Workshop (TAW) – The Open Workshop (OW), Dánia
December 31, 2013 - July 29, 2025
Developed the unique animated film and mobile app 'InnerUs', received various film grants and awards, and taught stop motion animation to teachers and students as an assistant teacher at the Centre for Education and Animation.
Freelance animációs rendező, tervező, art direktor, hátteres és animátor at Multiple Studios
December 31, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Worked as a freelance animation director, designer, art director, background artist, and animator on projects for Studio Baestarts, Angel Animation, Pressvision, KGB Studio, Filmpositive, winning the FilmJUS screenplay award.
Program Organizer for Hungarian Focus at Liberty Global Ltd
January 1, 2025 - November 4, 2025
Hungarian Focus at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025: programs, exhibitions, screenings, industry events.
Content Developer / Production & Business Development at Lagaallo
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Development of a creative production house focused on storytelling and visual design for children’s content across print, digital, and interactive platforms; collaboration with Marcella László for books, audio books online and offline merch products.
Emoji Character Designer / Content Developer at Prezi – Nutshell app
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Designed and animated custom emoji-style characters for Nutshell, a Prezi storytelling app.
Animation Residency Participant at The Animation Workshop (VIA)
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Animation Residency; development of my personal project: InnerUs animated film and mobile app.
Freelance Animation Director / Designer / Art Director / Background Artist / Animator at Studio Baestar Ltd / Freelance
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Freelance roles across multiple animation projects including character and background design, animation direction, and general production work.

Education

MA at Moholy-Nagy Művészeti Egyetem – MOME
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Undergraduate (English studies) at Károli Gáspár Református Egyetem
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Diploma at Dekoratőr-és Kirakatrandező Szakiskola
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
MA in Animation Film Design at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME)
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
English Studies – four completed semesters at Károli Gáspár University
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
Animation Residency at The Animation Workshop (VIA), Denmark
January 1, 2011 - November 4, 2025

Qualifications

Cartoon Digital – Cartoon Masters Conference and Course
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Animation Production Master class for Film, TV, and Cross Media
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Animation Sans Frontieres – International Postgraduate Course
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Screenwriting Grant Winner – Film Jus
January 1, 2009 - November 4, 2025
Nomination – Cartoon on the Bay Animation Festival (On Water)
January 1, 2008 - November 4, 2025
MA in Animation Film Design
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025

Industry Experience

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