DEFA turns 75 today. A reason to celebrate! Not only because DEFA film has significantly shaped our film culture, but also because the roots of Balance Film GmbH are deeply anchored with the DEFA. Ralf Kukula, who founded the company together with Thomas Claus in 1993, worked at the DEFA animation studio for several years after completing his studies in Babelsberg. During this time, he worked on animated films such as "Sitis", "Mausi und Kilo", "Der Kreis" and "Metamorphosen".

Even though Balance Film now works almost entirely digitally, traditionally analog-produced animated films are part of the portfolio, such as in the current project "Mr. Paper" - a classic cut-out animation series. But first, it's time to reminisce and raise a glass to this very special and formative time at DEFA! Happy birthday!