Ellen Hoffmann

Serving as an Animation Supervisor at Digital Domain, Ellen Hoffmann’s robust background boasts almost 20 years in the industry. Following her studies at the Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg, Ellen started her career as a freelance animator, collaborating with various companies in Germany. Her portfolio spans a diverse range  of animation styles, encompassing everything from cartoons to technical projects.

Ellen joined Digital Domain in 2013 and has since contributed her talents to a multitude of projects with the award-winning studio, including "Beauty and the Beast," "Pixels," "X-Men: Days of Future Past," "Black Widow," "Fast 8," "WandaVision" Season 1, "Stranger Things” Season 4" and Season 1 of "Ms. Marvel." Additional projects on Ellen’s expansive credit list include “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” where she played a pivotal role in overseeing numerous body mechanic shots, prominently featured in the third act of the film. Ellen also contributed as a creature animator to the "Game of Thrones" Season 3 episode, "Valar Dohaeris," which earned a Primetime Emmy Award for its exceptional visual effects.

Additionally, Ellen’s expertise extends to facial animations having worked on the Marvel Studios blockbuster films, "Avengers: Endgame" and "Avengers: Infinity War." Ellen was also part of the incredibly talented team responsible for the groundbreaking virtual reality experience titled "The March," which allowed viewers to travel back in time and witness Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. recite his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech.

Ellen plays a crucial role in driving creativity at Digital Domain, contributing to the success of the studio.