Meet the six animators from Africa who won the NETFLIX scholarship
Since 2019, Netflix Grow Creative and GOBELINS Paris offer Master scholarships for students from the African continent as part of their joint efforts to increase the pipeline of new Animation talent in Africa.
13 students from Ghana, Ethiopia, Benin, Uganda, Lesotho and South Africa already benefited from this opportunity. 6 new students from Cameroon, Kenya, Egypt and South Africa are beneficiaries of this scholarship for the 2023-2025 period.
The scholarships benefit six students who were successfully be admitted to GOBELINS' Master of Arts in Character Animation and Animated Filmmaking.
Njolai PACHOMIUS
Cameroon
"This scholarship is not just a stepping stone; it’s a cornerstone of my commitment to shaping a more inclusive and enlightening world through the stories I tell."
Kelvin SHANI
Kenya
"This scholarship is a stepping stone toward realizing my dreams, and I am committed to making the most of it."
Kamohelo SALEMANE
South Africa
"What makes this opportunity even more profound is my burning desire to bring these newfound skills and knowledge back to South Africa."
Tshegofatso Tracy PITSENG
South Africa
"I want to grow as an artist and hope to find my artistic identity too. My future goals after I complete my studies is to teach."
Noran FIKRI
Egypt
"My ultimate goal is to be able to tell moving stories that can be seeds for change and hopefully inspire other women in the Egyptian animation industry."
Daniela DEL CASTELLO
South Africa
"This scholarship empowers me not only to attain an education but to share narratives that deserve to be heard."
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