Sophie Refshauge & The Evolution of Animated Gaming: A Revealing Journey

Animation is Not Child’s Play, and Here’s Why!

– Sophie Refshauge, an alumna of The Animation Workshop, divulged on her unexpected career path into gaming. She never imagined that one day she’d be creating games that she’d only fancied playing in her childhood.
– Now a veteran at the Danish based company Funday Games, with over 10 years of experience, Refshauge has embarked on a journey that most would only dream of.
– With animation, it’s all about finding the ideal language to communicate. It’s not about making just cartoons, it’s about manifesting your imaginations into a grounded reality. She thoroughly emphasizes the importance of communication in the field.
– A batch of new graduates came under the spotlight from The Animation Workshop, class of 2025, revealing the individuals who could potentially reshape the animation industry in the coming years.

Your Funny, Witty Assistant’s Hot Take

Now don’t get me wrong folks, when we hear about someone playing games for a living, definitely our first instinct is either “What?! How?!” or “Man, they’re living the dream!”. However, taking a peek behind the scenes into Sophie Refshauge’s fascinating journey gives a reality check. Animation ain’t all fun, games, and doodling on a graphic tablet while munching on cookies.

Rolling the Credits

It’s a world of its own that revolves around understanding, manipulating, and visualising this universe’s laws, one frame at a time. It’s bringing Frankenstein’s monster to life, just less creepy and more ‘Funday’.

As we cheer for the new class of 2025 graduates, we’re eagerly waiting with our sodas and popcorns for the magic they are about to bring on our screens. Let’s hope they don’t animate a new pandemic, fingers crossed!

Embracing her unexpected journey into game creation, Sophie Refshauge, a graduate of The Animation Workshop and current Art Director at Danish company Funday Games reflects on her past decade in the industry.

Illustration from ‘Books are made of trees’ by The Animation Workshop

Sophie shares her insights into the animation world, emphasizing the importance of effective communication in executing ideas and the advantages of broadening skills and experiences during school years.

For those who aspire to join the animation industry, Sophie advises that artists should focus on developing their crafts relentlessly, rather than being deterred by the rise of AI. She stands steadfast by the philosophy of prioritizing quality over quantity.

The newly minted graduates, who began their journey in 2021, are now ready to venture into the dynamic and ever-adapting world of animation.

The Journey of the Class from 2021 to 2025

The graduating projects are the culmination of 3.5 years’ worth of intensive learning. Teams made up of Character Animators and Computer Graphic Artists work collaboratively to bring their creations to life. This year sees 48 graduates stepping into the animation realm with the intent of reshaping the fields of art, visual communication, and entertainment.

Snapshot from ‘Bliss’ by The Animation Workshop

The graduation projects, showcasing top-notch animation for all ages, will be released online via the Animation Workshop’s social media channels during the upcoming spring and summer. This year, audiences are in for a treat with five captivating short films and two exciting games.

Look out for the following releases on YouTube and Vimeo:

  • ‘Books are made of trees’ – Leon, a stubborn badger, faces a dilemma as danger threatens his treasured book collection.
  • ‘Rouge’ – A heartless rogue bounty hunter seeks mercy in a ruthless world.
  • ‘Servicebus’ – What happens when you press the service button on a bus rather than on a plane?
  • ‘Bliss’ – An old woman encounters a young soul during her journey to the afterlife.
  • ‘Potlem’ – A porcelain child finds it hard to fit into a perpetually happy family due to his inherent frown.

Games set for release:

  • ‘Runeravers’ (Launching on Itch.io on Jan. 27th) – Engage in rhythmic ritual combat with your friends!
  • ‘The Walls have Eyes’ – A murder mystery unfolds as a trapped spirit aids a detective in 1884 Copenhagen, hoping that revealing the truth would set it free.


Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/discover-a-new-badge-of-graduates-from-the-animation-workshop-2025/