Sina Lerf (*1998), Dario Marti and Dario Boger (*2003) completed their Bachelor’s degree in Animation at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Design, Film, Art) in 2024. Before that, they attended foundation courses in design at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, the Zurich University of the Arts, or the School of Design Bern/Biel. Together, they created the graduation film TWO POINT FIVE STARS (2024).

Besim Ugzmajli - Born in 1986 in Ferizaj, Republic of Kosovo, Studied in University of Prishtina, Faculty of Arts – Film and TV Directing. He has worked as writer and director in the biggest film company in Kosova, and in these last years in his own company Figurina Film’s, where he made his most awarded short films such as: Forgive me, The Path, Beyond the Gates.

Marion Zeder - Born in 1998. She studied philosophy and psychology, before mixing these interests with her lifelong passion for art. In 2024 she completed a Bachelor in Animation from HSLU (Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art). She codirected the graduation film GAHTS NA LANG (2024) together with Raul Bison and Sven Kristlbauer. The film was awarded with the ST.ART Nachwuchsförderpreis Kultur of the Canton Lucerne.

Raul Bison - Born 2000. In 2024 he completed a Bachelor in Animation from HSLU (Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art). He codirected the graduation film GAHTS NA LANG (2024) together with Marion Zeder and Sven Kristlbauer. The film was awarded with the ST.ART Nachwuchsförderpreis Kultur of the Canton Lucerne. He works as a storyboarder, illustrator and 2D animator.

Sven Kristlbauer - Born in 2001. In 2024 he completed a Bachelor in Animation from HSLU (Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art). He codirected the graduation film GAHTS NA LANG (2024) together with Marion Zeder und Raul Bison. The film was awarded with the ST.ART Nachwuchsförderpreis Kultur of the Canton Lucerne.

Liina Luomajoki (born in 2002 in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland) studied animation after graduating high school with a focus on Art and History. Over the course of her studies, she took an interest in 2d- as well as Stop Motion Animation and then applied her insights in the graduation film COTTAGE CHEESE, where she mainly focused on Scriptwriting, Art Direction, Animation and drawing Backgrounds.

Lena Metzger (born in 1999 in the canton of Basel Stadt, Switzerland) completed an internship as a frame restorer and gilder at Atelier Achat in Basel, before graduating with a Bachelor in Animation at Lucerne University of Design, Film and Art. Her interests lie in 2D Animation, Character Design and Storyboarding, which were also her main focuses in her graduation film.

Janina Müller (born 1999 in Switzerland) is a 2D Animator, Editor and Compositor. After completing a secondary education with a focus in health, she changed directions and started a career in the art field. In 2024, she completed her Bachelor's degree at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in the Animation programme with the graduation film COTTAGE CHEESE.

Born in 1999 in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, Alice Kunz attended the preliminary design course in Lucerne in 2020. She graduated with a Bachelor in Animation from HSLU (Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art). During her studies she discovered various aspects of filmmaking, including Sound Design, and was responsible for the sound in COTTAGE CHEESE. As of autumn 2024, she has started her Master's degree in Animation at HSLU.

Flaka Kokolli is a Kosovar animator and filmmaker. She received her animation BA from Metropolitan University Budapest and has been active since 2013 with Anibar (International Animation Festival). In 2020, she established the studio Flammorum in Prishtina and co-founded Studio Pink-I. Her films Mardhe and Shpija screened internationally and won awards at DokuFest, Anibar, Tirana Film Festival, and earned a spot at Cannes’ Short Film Corner via ANNY: Animation Nights New York.