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. Marlies van der wel creates wonders that address big themes in small packages, she is known for using simple images and words to tell stories that are emotional (but not tearjerkers), universal (yet still personal) and light-hearted (with a healthy dose of humour).

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.