FELIX SCHICHL | Director and Story Artist for animation

Directing Experience

Unannounced Project

Unfortunately, I can't share any details or pictures of this project yet. For this reason, there is a picture of a cute kitten because ... why not?

TV series

26 x 11min

CGI

comedy
children 3 - 6 / preschool

Picture by Tran Mau Tai Tam via pexels

Knight Rusty

In a world where everything is made of scrap metal, Knight Rusty thinks he's the bravest and boldest knight in all of Scrapland. In reality, however, he is a loud-mouthed braggart, and if it weren't for damsel Bo and the cheeky dragon Cole, Rusty would be in big trouble on every dangerous adventure.

Knight Rusty is based on the bestselling German children's book series "Ritter Rost" by Jörg Hilbert & Felix Janosa.

TV series

52 x 11min

CGI

action - comedy
children 6 - 10 / family entertainment

My skills as a director include:


  • Leading projects from initial concept to the final episode

  • Clear and effective communication with clients, writers, producers and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth production process

  • Analyzing scripts to evaluate feasibility, identify strengths and weaknesses, and address design needs

  • Adapting and developing the style and look of existing IPs for animation

  • Overseeing design departments, including characters, sets, props, and color

  • Supervising voice recordings in collaboration with the voice director

  • Crafting storyboard guides and defining a film language tailored to each IP

  • Guiding the story team to create engaging and cohesive narratives

  • Adding purposeful sequences to extend episodes when needed

  • Collaborating with editors on animatic creation and refinement

  • Providing clear direction and working closely with overseas teams

  • In-depth supervision of the layout department

  • Oversight of animation and compositing alongside department leads, with a focus on storytelling

  • Conceptualizing and writing title sequences and teasers