TRIXTER Film GmbH
TRIXTER is one of Germany's leading visual effects studios for feature films and television, providing high-end services from concept art and character animation to explosive VFX. Founded in 1999 by Simone Kraus Townsend and Michael Coldewey, the studio has divisions in Munich and Berlin, contributing to major international projects including numerous Marvel Cinematic Universe films. Known for innovative workflows, photorealistic effects, and award-winning work, TRIXTER emphasizes creative collaboration and technological excellence.
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Notable Projects
Loki Season 2
2023TV Series
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Visual effects
The Marvels
2023Film
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Visual effects including Goose creature
I Am Groot Season 2
2023TV Series
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Visual effects
Black Widow
2021Film
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Visual effects and animation
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
2021Film
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Creature and environment VFX
Captain Marvel
2019Film
Client: Marvel Studios
Role: Digital effects
Cloud Atlas
2012Film
Client: Warner Bros.
Role: Visual effects
Awards & Recognition
Lola Award for Best Visual Effects
VES Award Nomination
for “Loki Season 2”
Emmy Nomination for Outstanding VFX
for “Loki Season 2”
VES Award Nomination
for “Captain Marvel”
German Film Award
for “The Dark Valley”
Key Personnel
Simone Kraus Townsend
Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer / Animation Supervisor
Previous: Munich Animation, PIXELPARK
Notable Projects: I Am Groot, Ant-Man, Pixels
Over 25 years in animation and VFX
Michael Coldewey
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Notable Projects: Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain Marvel
Professor at Munich Filmschool
Alessandro Cioffi
VFX Supervisor
Previous: Cinesite
Notable Projects: The Marvels, G20, Avengers: Age of Ultron
One of Europe's foremost VFX Supervisors
Dominik Zimmerle
VFX Supervisor
Notable Projects: The Marvels, Captain Marvel
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Additional Information
TRIXTER was acquired by Cinesite in recent years but continues to operate independently. The studio focuses on European and Hollywood projects, with a capacity for over 200 artists and a strong emphasis on Marvel collaborations.