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Ana-Maria Cojocaru



Ana-Maria Cojocaru is a graphic designer originally from Iași, Romania, and now based in Arnhem, the Netherlands. Specializing in motion graphics, 3D animation, and speculative, research-driven projects, she graduated from ArtEZ University of the Arts, Arnhem in 2024.

Ana co-founded local:local, an Arnhem-based creative collective with peers including Janine Zielman, Kuan-Ting Chen, Tofe Al-Obaidi, Kasper Quaink and Uus Offerhaus. Together, they organize workshops, curate events, and explore diverse freelance design projects.


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Instrument for a Getaway - Short Film





"Instrument for a Getaway" is an animated film about a mystical musical instrument that is used for reliving the best memories one has ever had. The film approaches the instrument as a tool that is almost impossible to reach, addictive but also dangerous, therefore its power is used as a metaphor for people’s desire to relieve the past that can damage one’s present and future.

The project started from the question: How do I create a fully fictional instrument?
The film is not truly about the object itself, the instrument is used as a metaphor for people’s desire to relieve the past and the dangers of this escapism.

Film was selected for Lift-Off Global Network.