Isabel Herguera

Prof. Isabel Herguera is a Professor of Experimental Animation at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM) since 2003. She holds a Fine Arts degree from Kunstakademie Düsseldorf and Animation training from California Institute of the Arts (CalArts).

• Former director of Animac International Animation Festival (Cataluña, Spain)
• Experienced coordinator of Laboratory of Moving Image (Arteleku, San Sebastian)
• Teaching faculty at National Institute of Design (India) and visiting professor at China Central Academy of Fine Arts (Beijing)

Her research focuses on experimental animation as a medium for cultural storytelling and multispecies narratives, blending traditional techniques with digital transformation. Her filmography demonstrates innovative approaches to visual anthropology and memory representation.

Filmography highlights include:

• Kutxa Beltza (2016): Explored Basque cultural identity through stop-motion
• Amore d’inverno (2015): Investigated environmental themes using snow-based animation
• Bajo la Almohada (2012): Pioneered sleep-related subconscious imagery
• Ámár (2010): Examined textile traditions through animated documentation
• La Gallina Ciega (2005): Analyzed group behavior patterns through observational animation

Scientific recognition includes:

• Goya Award nomination (2006)
• 50+ international animation festival awards

She contributed to academic programs through:

• Experimental animation workshops at NID (India)
• Visiting professorship at CAFA (China)