Post by Sebastian Feld

I’m really excited to share some personal news: I’ve been appointed Full Professor at Hochschule Darmstadt! 🎉 After many years in the film and games industry, this new role feels like a natural next step. I’m looking forward to passing on what I’ve learned, exploring new ideas with students, and staying connected with the creative community that has shaped my journey so far. When I began my second career after many years as a screenwriter, director, and producer in film and TV, it was the team at Related Designs in Mainz (the studio behind the ANNO series, later becoming Ubisoft Mainz) who welcomed me and gave me the chance to work as a game writer — back when that was still quite an rather uncommon role. Leaving Ubisoft Mainz, where I last served as Creative Director with one of the best teams I’ve ever worked with, was a huge step. It felt like saying goodbye to many old friends (Dirk Riegert, Sebastian Sonntag, Thomas Pottkämper, Rolf Bertz and many more). But I’m certain and hopeful that our paths will cross again. A heartfelt thank you to all colleagues, collaborators, and mentors along the way — your support, inspiration, and shared experiences have been invaluable. Here’s to new adventures in teaching, new (and old) friends, learning, and creating. Cheers!