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.
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Creative Director – Project TIL
Albus Studio
Jan 2023 - Present
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.
Experimental Filmmaker-in-Residence
Sundance Institute – New Frontier Residency
Jan 2017 - Jan 2023
Developed early prototypes of AI-assisted storytelling tools for interactive video. Collaborated with VR artists and speculative media theorists.
Senior Post-Production Assistant
Studio Babelsberg
Jan 2018 - Jan 2021
Supported large-scale productions with color grading, VFX integration, and final mastering. Worked on international co-productions and streaming-first cinematic experiences.
Director / Producer / Consultant
Independent Projects
Jan 2012 - Jan 2018
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.
Media Art and Technology
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
Jan 2011
Film Production & Emerging Media
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
Jan 2007 - Jan 2012
German (native) , English (fluent) , Spanish (conversational)
Cinematic Direction & Post-Production
AI in Media & Narrative Engineering
Experimental & Immersive Storytelling
Cross-Cultural Production Management
German
English
Spanish
Labs & Residencies