Mentoring Nigerian Animation talents: Road to Annecy 2024
Mounia ARAM
Global Speaker | Trainer & Lecturer | Advocate for Diversity & Inclusion | Founder of Mounia Aram Company | Champion of Diverse Storytelling & Media Representation
Last week, from May 13th to 16th, I had the incredible opportunity to mentor and coach Nigerian animation talents in Lagos as part of the “Road to Annecy” program, a partnership between the French Embassy Institut fran?ais du Nigeria Christophe Pécot Marianne Ournac the Festival international du film d'animation d'Annecy and Animation Nigeria . Alongside fellow experts delphine FARHI NICOLINI and omotunde akiode , we dedicated our time and expertise to help these talented individuals refine their stories, develop their pitch decks, and perfect their pitches.
It was an absolute joy to be part of this journey, leading and preparing these passionate creators for the biggest animation event of the year: the Annecy Festival. Their enthusiasm and creativity were truly inspiring, and I feel privileged to have played a role in shaping their projects and boosting their confidence.
Coming to Nigeria for the first time and connecting with directors, studios, and producers that I have known for many years now was a remarkable experience.
Brian Olaolu Wilson Esther Kemi Gbadamosi Ayodele Elegba Johnson Mbuotidem Damilola Solesi omotunde akiode Augustine Osaik and many more
I concluded my trip with visits to @Vortex corp. Somto Ajuluchukwu Ekene Nwonye and Smids Animation Studios Damilola Solesi , where I witnessed firsthand the incredible talent and potential within the Nigerian animation industry.
This week has been filled with growth, learning, and wonderful connections. I am immensely proud of the progress made by all the participants, and I cannot wait to see their projects shine at the Annecy Festival.
Thank you to everyone who made this possible, and I look forward to our paths crossing again soon.
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Creative Director/Producer
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Lead 3D Artist| Augmented Reality| Virtual Reality| 2D Animation| Motion Capture and Story Telling
10 个月It truly was a refining process for me, thank you Mounia ARAM
A blessed group of creator having you as a mentor! Have fun in Annecy!!
Head of Visual Production
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