Marlies van der Wel

Marlies van der Wel is a Dutch animator and illustrator whose exceptional talent shines on the global stage. With her short films earning acclaim at prestigious festivals like Berlinale, Toronto Film Festival, and Sundance. She is known for using simple images and words to tell stories that are emotional, universal, and light-hearted.

Marlies's animation technique is a meticulous collage process, skillfully intertwining drawings, textures, and random objects. Marlies van der Wel breathes life into her creations through what she terms 'digital cut-out animation' to give her detailed images subtle yet natural movement.