Michael Merkatz is an austrian Character Animator and has been a part of many austrian and international projects including feature films, tv series and short films for amusement parks.
Working on “Rotzbub – Welcome to Siegheilskirchen” he could full-fill his dream of working on an austrian animated feature. He describes working on the project as an unique career opportunity but also a big responsibility. Bringing the beloved characters of Manfred Deix to life on the big screen means taking on austrian cultural heritage.
At the moment Michael is working for a US production on the kids-adventure series “Wingfeather Saga” starting its first season by the end of the year in the United Staates.
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Talk - "Rotzbub – Willkommen in Siegheilkirchen" From Script to Animation – and slightly beyond.
Fri - 10:45 - room1Austrias first full feature animation movie tells the story of Ultra-Catholic Siegheilkirchen in 1960s. In the tavern a snotty boy sits drawing nude pictures of the generously endowed butcher’s assistant. These pictures cause general agitation. The snotty boy is called Manfred Deix and is evidently talented. A salty cartoon feature film inspired by Manfred Deix about the teenage years of the Austrian Republic, with star-quality voices and wickedly accurate figures.