Animation in Austria

An Almost Invisible Art

Florian Schmidlechner

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CRC Press
23 May 2025

History of Art & Design Styles; Animated movies & films; Media, information & communication industries; Digital animation

Series: European Animation

This book provides a comprehensive account of Austrian animation history, as well as an analysis of the current state of the industry in competition with American and cheaper international products in the face of dwindling budgets.

The book outlines the history of Austrian animated film from the actual beginnings at the time of the First World War. It looks at the reconstruction of the animation industry during the 1950s and 60s and covers experimental animation from the 1970s onwards. The final part of the book explores modern Austrian animation and looks ahead to the future of animation production within the country.

This book will be of great interest to academics, students, and professionals working and researching in the field of animation.

By: Florian Schmidlechner
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781032541488
ISBN 10: 1032541482
Series: European Animation
Pages: 294
Publication Date: 23 May 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Florian Schmidlechner has been researching animation history at the University of Vienna’s Institute of Contemporary History since 2007. Alongside his publishing and lecturing, he has contributed to international projects such as the US DVD More Cartoons for Victory! (2012) and a 2015 documentary for German television. Recently, he co-authored a chapter on the history of Austrian animated film for The Encyclopedia of Animation Studies, published by Bloomsbury.

Reviews for Animation in Austria: An Almost Invisible Art

“Florian Schmidlechner’s Animation in Austria takes readers on a captivating journey through the Austrian animation scene, offering valuable insights into both the artistry and technology behind it, making it a must-read for enthusiasts and professionals alike.” Virgil Widrich, Oscar-nominated and award-winning Austrian director, screenwriter, and multimedia artist, acclaimed for his groundbreaking contributions to film and digital art. “The emergence of the new Austrian animated film is presented in an exemplary manner. The texts are authentic, factually accurate, and meticulously researched—highly recommended.” Hubert Sielecki, founder of the Studio for Experimental Animated Film at the University of Applied Arts Vienna, co-founder of ASIFA Austria, artist, and animated filmmaker.