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
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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
|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
|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
|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.