Anja Kofmel, a multifaceted creative force to be reckoned with, boasts a broad and impressive array of skills that transcend traditional boundaries, encompassing a wide range of artistic disciplines, including direction, animation, screenwriting, character design, editing, and production.
Born on the eleventh day of April, in the year nineteen hundred and eighty-two, in the picturesque city of Lugano, Switzerland, a place where the majestic Alps meet the tranquil shores of Lake Lugano, Kofmel's early life and education, which spanned numerous years, provided a solid foundation upon which she would later build her future success, shaping her into the accomplished individual she is today.
Following the successful completion of her academic pursuits at the renowned Zürich University of the Arts, a prestigious institution renowned for its excellence in arts education, she embarked on a new journey by enrolling in a program of study focused on animation at the esteemed Lucerne School of Design and Art, a prominent educational establishment recognized for its high standards and commitment to fostering artistic talent.
In the year 2007, Kofmel embarked on a pivotal journey, serving as an assistant director on the cinematic masterpiece, Letter to Anna, skillfully helmed by the acclaimed filmmaker, Eric Bergkraut, an experience that would undoubtedly prove invaluable in shaping her future endeavors.
In the year 2008, a notable and momentous occasion took place in the life of a remarkable individual, marking a significant milestone in her educational journey as she successfully received her diploma in the field of visual design.
The critically acclaimed diploma film, Chrigi, released in the year 2009, took on a topic that bore an uncanny resemblance to the subject matter of her more recent and highly acclaimed animated documentary, Chris the Swiss, which premiered in the year 2018.
