Daphna Awadish

Daphna Awadish Golan is an award-winning animation filmmaker and illustrator based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She specializes in animated documentaries and works as an independent illustrator and animator, creating deeply personal and visually striking narratives.

Her latest film, Swimming With Wings, has been quietly making waves at international film festivals, where it has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Grand Prix du Jury at the Meknes International Animation Film Festival in Morocco, the ECFA Documentary Film Award at the Olympia International Film Festival, among others.

Daphna's previous short films, Journey Birds and Bear With Me have garnered attention at global festivals, winning accolades such as the Best Animation Award at the Jerusalem Film Festival and the Fantastic Award at the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film.

Her body of work reflects her diverse experiences living in different countries, which informs her exploration of the concept of "home". Golan employs mixed media techniques to convey personal narratives uniquely blending personal stories with a distinctive, intimate touch.

Career

Golan graduated from Bezalel Academy of Art and Design with a Bachelor's degree of Arts and later obtained a master's degree from the St. Joost Master Institute of Visual Cultures. She has contributed to the field of animation both through her films and as a lecturer in the animation department at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam. She has also animated the opening for the Miami Jewish Film Festival in 2024.

Recognition

Golan's work has been recognized at multiple international film festivals, where her films have received several accolades. Her animated documentary Swimming with Wings has won over 7 awards and honorable mentions, including the Grand Prix du Jury in Morocco. Her film Bear with Me has won the Best Animation Award at the Jerusalem Film Festival in Israel and the Fantastic Award at the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film in Germany. Her unique approach to storytelling through animation has garnered attention, particularly for her exploration of personal and universal themes related to identity and belonging.

Filmography

• Swimming With Wings (2023) - (Short Film)
• Bear with Me (2021) (Short Film)
• Journey Birds (2015) - (Short Film)

Extra Links

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• Daphna Awadish Official Website.
• Daphna Awadish in letterboxd.com.