Karl Helix Dohrn

Creative Director – Project TIL, Albus Studio

Berlin, DE.

About

Karl Helix Dohrn is a German filmmaker, creative producer, and emerging media strategist with a focus on cinematic storytelling, advanced post-production, and AI-driven narratives. With formal training in Germany and professional experience across Europe, the United States, and Latin America, Dhorn brings a multidisciplinary perspective to visual culture. He currently leads Project TIL at Albus Studio — a cutting-edge initiative exploring the intersection of film, identity, and artificial intelligence.

www.albusstudio.com
https://substack.com/@karldohrn
https://medium.com/@karldohrn

Work

Albus Studio

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Creative Director – Project TIL

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Summary

Leads TIL, an experimental research and production platform focused on the future of audiovisual content through the lens of AI, ethics, and narrative structure. Oversees the creative development of immersive short formats and hybrid media projects. Coordinates a global team of editors, designers, and AI researchers.

Sundance Institute – New Frontier Residency

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Experimental Filmmaker-in-Residence

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Summary

Developed early prototypes of AI-assisted storytelling tools for interactive video. Collaborated with VR artists and speculative media theorists.

Studio Babelsberg

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Senior Post-Production Assistant

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Summary

Supported large-scale productions with color grading, VFX integration, and final mastering. Worked on international co-productions and streaming-first cinematic experiences.

Independent Projects

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Director / Producer / Consultant

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Summary

Directed short films and branded content for cultural institutions, including film festivals and urban labs. Led multilingual production crews, often merging analog techniques with digital innovation.

Education

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)

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Exchange Program Media Art and Technology

Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg

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Diploma Film Production & Emerging Media

Languages

German

native

English

fluent

Spanish

conversational

Skills

Cinematic Direction & Post-Production

AI in Media & Narrative Engineering

Experimental & Immersive Storytelling

Cross-Cultural Production Management

German

English

Spanish

Interests

Labs & Residencies

Open Documentary Lab – MIT, Cambridge, DocLab Academy – IDFA, Amsterdam, Rogue Film School – Werner Herzog Masterclass.