Mentors

Kolja Saksida
director, producer, teacher

Kolja Saksida received his Master's degree in Film Studies from the ECAL University of Art and Design, Switzerland. He works as a director, producer and teacher. Kolja is one of the central representatives of Slovenia's younger generation of animated filmmakers. His award-winning films were screened at numerous festivals across the world, and he's been invited as an artist-in-residence by a variety of international cultural organizations. His lively transfer of knowledge and experience to younger generations plays an essential role in presenting the storytelling possibilities of stop-motion animation to children and youth. Kolja is an assistant professor at the School of Arts, University of Nova Gorica, and a co-author of the animation journal Animirajmo!.

Kolja Saksida received his Master's degree in Film Studies from the ECAL University of Art and Design, Switzerland. He works as a director, producer and teacher. Kolja is one of the central representatives of Slovenia's younger generation of animated filmmakers. His award-winning films were screened at numerous festivals across the world, and he's been invited as an artist-in-residence by a variety of international cultural organizations. His lively transfer of knowledge and experience to younger generations plays an essential role in presenting the storytelling possibilities of stop-motion animation to children and youth. Kolja is an assistant professor at the School of Arts, University of Nova Gorica, and a co-author of the animation journal Animirajmo!.

Timon Leder
teacher, director, animator

Timon Leder works in animation and children's education. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana, going on to expand his knowledge in France at the ESAG Penninghen School of Arts and the La Poudrière Animation Academy. His student debut Work (co-authored with Urban Breznik) was screened at over 25 festivals worldwide. In 2016, he completed his first professional animation titled Weasel. Timon Leder is the author of nine films, a thesis on children's perception of film language, and a co-author of the animation journal Animirajmo!.

Timon Leder works in animation and children's education. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana, going on to expand his knowledge in France at the ESAG Penninghen School of Arts and the La Poudrière Animation Academy. His student debut Work (co-authored with Urban Breznik) was screened at over 25 festivals worldwide. In 2016, he completed his first professional animation titled Weasel. Timon Leder is the author of nine films, a thesis on children's perception of film language, and a co-author of the animation journal Animirajmo!.

Matej Lavrenčič
animator, illustrator, comic book artist

Matej Lavrenčič is an animator, illustrator and comic book artist. His first animated film Dušan (2002) won the Best Debut prize at the 2nd Biennale of Slovene Animation in Izola. Matej cooperates with a wide range of domestic filmmakers, creating computer and stop-motion animation works in addition to teaching workshops.

Matej Lavrenčič is an animator, illustrator and comic book artist. His first animated film Dušan (2002) won the Best Debut prize at the 2nd Biennale of Slovene Animation in Izola. Matej cooperates with a wide range of domestic filmmakers, creating computer and stop-motion animation works in addition to teaching workshops.

Simon Hudolin – Salči
painter, educator

Simon Hudolin – Salči, painter and educator, works in fine arts, photography, performance and theatre. His creative expression is part of the tandem Small but Dangerous, which has been featured at a colorful range of exhibitions, fairs, festivals and artistic residencies. As an engaging workshop mentor, Simon utilizes his teaching experience to pass on knowledge and artistry to the younger generations.

Simon Hudolin – Salči, painter and educator, works in fine arts, photography, performance and theatre. His creative expression is part of the tandem Small but Dangerous, which has been featured at a colorful range of exhibitions, fairs, festivals and artistic residencies. As an engaging workshop mentor, Simon utilizes his teaching experience to pass on knowledge and artistry to the younger generations.