Overview

• Studio Babelsberg officially renamed its historic House 5 building to 'Wes Anderson Building (and Trickatelier)' in a ceremony attended by Wes Anderson on March 26, 2025.
• The building, which houses the historically significant Trickatelier, played a pivotal role in pioneering visual effects, including techniques developed by Eugen Schüfftan.
• This renaming recognizes Anderson's creative contributions and his longstanding collaboration with Studio Babelsberg on five films, including his upcoming spy thriller, 'The Phoenician Scheme.'
• Studio Babelsberg CEO Jörg Bachmaier described the gesture as a tribute to Anderson’s trust, creative spirit, and influence on global cinema.
• Founded in 1912, Studio Babelsberg is the world’s oldest large-scale film studio and has been part of the US-based Cinespace Group since 2022.