Niv is an award-winning animation filmmaker, illustrator, and Professor of Visual Arts in Games & Immersive Media at Hochschule Furtwangen University (HFU) in southern Germany. He creates distinctive worlds, characters, and narrative-driven designs for film and interactive media.
 

Alongside his creative practice, he consults with studios, teams, and independent creators, helping them develop strong visual storytelling — from early concept to final experience.
 

His work spans short films, feature productions, and video games. Niv’s films have screened at more than 60 festivals worldwide and received numerous awards, including 1st Prize at the Oscar-qualified Santa Barbara Film Festival for LOAD (2015).
 

As a passionate teacher, Niv has taught visual arts and visual storytelling since 2018 at SRH University of Applied Sciences Berlin and the Berlin School of Business and Innovation. His teaching philosophy focuses on developing analytical thinking, a growth mindset, and the ability to set and achieve personal goals.
 

HFU Games & Immersive Media Program:
https://www.hs-furtwangen.de/en/study/programmes/games-immersive-media-bachelor
 

Consultancy / Mentorship / Project Guidance:
https://iamagmentorship.iamag.co/en/shpigo

Or via Email:​
shpigonv@gmail.com
 

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