Philippe Stalla is Partner and Head of Animation at Parasol Island, a creative one-stop shop for film, animation, and digital communication with offices in Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Munich. Since its founding in 2003, the studio has been driven by the conviction that high-end film, 3D animation, and interactive media belong under one roof – the Parasol – shaping its evolution into a powerhouse of visual storytelling.

Philippe has been instrumental in refining the studio’s technical and aesthetic edge, leading a multidisciplinary team that bridges classic film craft with high-end 3D/VFX and AI-driven production. A defining element of his work is the creation of characters as emotional interfaces between brands and audiences. Together with specialized teams, he has developed digital personas for global brands. At Pictoplasma, he will speak about why mascots matter in the current landscape – and how character-based communication translates complex brand demands into distinctive, cinematic experiences.