Matthias Schmidt is a director, writer, and animator from Germany. He has worked on feature films, television series, and short films.
Schmidt began his career in the early 1990s, working as a director, writer, and animator for a variety of productions. He has worked on feature films such as 'The Great Wall' (1994), 'The Tunnel' (1996), and 'The Shadow of the Vampire' (2001). He also wrote and directed the short films 'A Dog's Life' (1997) and 'The Little Prince' (1999).
In addition, Schmidt has worked on television series such as 'The Adventures of Tintin' (1992-1994), 'The Magic School Bus' (1994-1997), 'The Wild Thornberrys' (1998-2004), and 'The Simpsons' (2009-present). He has also directed episodes of 'Futurama' (1999-2003) and 'American Dad!' (2005-present).
Schmidt has won numerous awards for his work, including the German Films Award (1995), the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival (2001), and the Golden Globe for Best Animated Film (2002). He was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film (2000) for his work on 'The Little Prince'.
Schmidt has also been involved in the development of several video games, including 'Age of Empires' (1997) and 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic' (2003).
Despite his success in the film and television industry, Schmidt remains active in the animation world. He is currently working on a new project, 'The Fantastic Adventures of Spider-Man', which is set to be released in 2021.
Throughout his career, Schmidt has been committed to pushing the boundaries of animation and creating stories that captivate and entertain audiences around the world. His work has been an inspiration to many animators and filmmakers, and his influence will continue to be felt for years to come.
