I am Stella Houedan, an illustrator and 2D animation filmmaker from Benin. Passionate about visual storytelling and African symbols, I explore the relationship between culture, imagination, and identity in my work. Trained at the Animation and Graphic Research Workshop (AARG) in Ouidah, I have participated in several international artist residencies, including ANIMATO MADA in Madagascar and the Francophone Writing Residency in Meknes, Morocco. My creations have been presented at festivals such as the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, the FICNC (Cotonou), and MADAGASCOURT. Today, I am developing a pan-African vision of creation through Studio EDA, a space dedicated to concept art and visual storytelling. A link to my work is attached. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Stella Houedan

I am Stella Houedan, an illustrator and 2D animation filmmaker from Benin. Passionate about visual storytelling and African symbols, I explore the relationship between culture, imagination, and identity in my work. Trained at the Animation and Graphic Research Workshop (AARG) in Ouidah, I have participated in several international artist residencies, including ANIMATO MADA in Madagascar and the Francophone Writing Residency in Meknes, Morocco. My creations have been presented at festivals such as the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, the FICNC (Cotonou), and MADAGASCOURT. Today, I am developing a pan-African vision of creation through Studio EDA, a space dedicated to concept art and visual storytelling. A link to my work is attached. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I am Stella Houedan, an illustrator and 2D animation filmmaker from Benin. Passionate about visual storytelling and African symbols, I explore the relationship between culture, imagination, and identity in my work.

Trained at the Animation and Graphic Research Workshop (AARG) in Ouidah, I have participated in several international artist residencies, including ANIMATO MADA in Madagascar and the Francophone Writing Residency in Meknes, Morocco.
My creations have been presented at festivals such as the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, the FICNC (Cotonou), and MADAGASCOURT.
Today, I am developing a pan-African vision of creation through Studio EDA, a space dedicated to concept art and visual storytelling. A link to my work is attached. Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

French
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator 2D/3D at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - November 4, 2025
Freelance animator working on 2D/3D projects, stop-motion, and digital painting; collaborated with studios and participated in international festivals.
Participant / Exposant at Annecy International Animation Film Festival
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Participated and exhibited at the Annecy Animation Festival in 2022.
Writer/Screenwriter at Résidence d’écriture – Meknès (Animation Film)
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Résidence d’écriture pour le film d’animation franco-phoné à Meknès (2023).
Animation Residency Participant at Madagascar Residency
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Animation residency in Madagascar (Oct-Dec 2022) focusing on story development and stop-motion techniques.
Presenter at Parcours de femme / LFA Meknès
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Presentation of the animation project FLIN under the mentorship program 'Parcours de femme' by LFA in Meknès (2023).
Participant / Exposant at FICN Cotonou
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Participated in FICN Cotonou 2020 (Festival International du Cinéma Numérique de Cotonou).
Character Designer & 2D Animator at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - November 4, 2025
Conception de personnages et animation 2D pour plusieurs court-métrages; collaboration avec des réalisateurs et des studios indépendants.
Rédacteur/Scénariste – Résidence d'écriture pour le film d'animation FrancoPhone Meknès at FrancoPhone Meknès
January 1, 2023 - November 4, 2025
Résidence d'écriture et développement du scénario pour un film d'animation 2D; participation à la conception narrative et au storyboard.
Animateur/Animatrice 2D et 3D – Freelance at Independent / Freelance
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Animation 2D et 3D; projets personnels et collaborations sur des courts métrages et contenus publicitaires.

Education

Baccalauréat, Série F4 at Lycée Technique FM Coulibaly
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle (CAP) at Lycée Technique FM Coulibaly
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Incubation program in animation at Sèmè City x Gobelins Paris
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Baccalauréat, série F4 at Lycée Technique FM Coulibaly
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle (CAP)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Meilleur Maquette Architecture - Salon International de l'Immobilier et des Matériaux Modernes (S21M)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other