Michael Bohnenstingl is a writer and director specializing in animation for German and international markets. His latest works include the adapted screenplay for Julia Donaldson's Tiddler, premiering on the BBC at Christmas 2024, and his first live-action TV movie also airing on ZDF during the holidays. His graduation short Slouch won awards at festivals worldwide, and he previously directed and wrote for the series adaption of the beloved "Rasmus Klump".
He occasionally hosts the cult film event Night of Shame and is a guest lecturer at Animationsinstitut of Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg with a focus on story development.
Michael is currently developing features both for live-action and animation.

based in Berlin & Ludwigsburg