Zoé lives in Görlitz and is a graduate in the Production Assistance and Camera and Lighting courses at the Saxon Film Academy. In the course of her internship, she joined the academy in the summer of 2022 and has since been a permanent member of the team, assisting with planning, procuring film equipment and managing the Summer Film Academy’s social media channel.

Steffen Cieplik, the founder of creoflux, is a true all-rounder in the world of film production. With extensive skills in camera work, sound design, editing, grading, and composition, he brings years of experience from television, video, and music production to creoflux. His scientifically grounded approach to visual and advertising impact makes him a unique expert in the industry.

Lea Hoffarth is an artist and filmmaker born in Berlin and raised in Finsterwalde, Lower Lusatia. She studied fine arts in Portugal, Hungary, and Germany, and earned her diploma in 2023 from the Moving Image Department at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts (HfBK). The diverse sensory impact of art inspired her to create her lyrical composition “Olfaction for the Ears” as well as the films “Hirtelen nyugalom – The Green Breath” and “Lecsó.” Her recent works are characterized by a strong connection to the regional history and development of her homeland, Lower Lusatia. For her film work, she received the Young Talent Scholarship from the Sparkassen Foundation Elbe-Elster and a working scholarship from the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony. Lea is a member of Łužycafilm, Rashomon e.V., the Konglomerat Dresden, and the animation studio Fantasia in Dresden.

Vanessa Ivan completed her bachelor’s degree in architecture (B.A.) and is currently still in her final year at the Adbk Munich studying time-based media with Julian Rosefeldt. Through the Munich Kammerspiele, where she worked on „WUT“ – a performative production by Nicolas Stemann – she developed video concepts for theatrical space. She currently focuses on working with musicians and creates visual live shows such as „The evolution of Disco Music“ for the jazz club Domicil Dortmund. With her duo „Ivo Profan and the Kobayashi”, she creates a collage-like multiverse of politics and slapstick that is expressed in space through video, sculpture, images and texts.

Philipp aka Lux Arkana is a Berlin-based DJ, music producer, and resident at the legendary KitKat Club. A decade after his first set at ZEGG, he returns to light up the second part of the Easter Trance Night. Blending hypnotic melodies with driving rhythms, his sound transcends genres to create deep, transformative dance rituals. Expect timeless moments and a shared journey between death and becoming — carried by music that moves body and soul.

Hannah Klitzke works at the intersection of poetry, performance, and sound. Her writing and performances explore East German identity cultures, with a particular focus on the experiences and perspectives of East German women. Moving between text, voice, and sonic composition, her practice combines literary, performative, and critical approaches. She studies Painting/Graphic Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig (HGB) and Theatre Studies at Leipzig University.

Katia is a lead instructional designer with experience in teaching and learning design in several contexts. She supports curriculum development, learning outcomes and assessment formats and contributes to the planning and facilitation of workshops and other educational activities within the project.

Lisa Raudnitschka is a talented young designer with a Bachelor's degree in Integrated Design from Anhalt University of Applied Sciences. During her studies, she specialized in motion graphics and photography, developing a passion for illustration as well. Her professional experience is diverse. She worked as a camera operator for the musical "Cabaret" at the Anhalt Theatre Dessau and gained film production experience during the Virtual Open Day for Pfarrer Florian Birnbach Elementary School. Additionally, she was part of the production team at Anhalt University and worked with the DokuTeam. Lisa has also shared her knowledge and skills by leading workshops, including "Paper & Lights – Study at the Bauhaus" at Gymnasium im Stift Neuzelle, where she completed her secondary education. Outside of her career and academics, Lisa loves cats, plays the violin, and enjoys a well-made cup of coffee.

Sebastian is an essay filmmaker, former guest lecturer and editor in Berlin. He shoots music videos, interviews and experimental essayistic films. He gained his first experience with director Hubertus Siegert. In the course of the project Stadt auf Probe he was a guest in Görlitz for a few weeks and during this time learned to love Lusatia beyond its borders. At the SFA, he takes on tasks in strategy development and program design and builds up international cooperations.

Andi Zgraja is a versatile cinematographer and filmmaker known for his dynamic approach to visual storytelling. His work spans documentaries, image films, short films, and live broadcasts, capturing the essence of movement and perspective. Andi’s projects, including those for the Lausitz Festival and various image films, highlight his skill in creating compelling narratives that engage audiences. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovative filmmaking, Andi continues to make significant contributions to the world of visual media.