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I’m Caleb Dlamini, a 2D animator and visual storyteller from Eswatini. I’m driven by emotionally grounded, character-centered animation—blending African-inspired aesthetics with poetic, cinematic storytelling that feels personal, expressive, and alive. I direct and animate short-form projects and build visual metaphors that match the rhythm of music and narrative. From storyboarding and script direction to coloring, compositing, and editing, I love crafting scenes that carry heart, clarity, and meaning—so audiences connect with the story on a deeper level.…I’m Caleb Dlamini, a 2D animator and visual storyteller from Eswatini. I’m driven by emotionally grounded, character-centered animation—blending African-inspired aesthetics with poetic, cinematic storytelling that feels personal, expressive, and alive. I direct and animate short-form projects and build visual metaphors that match the rhythm of music and narrative. From storyboarding and script direction to coloring, compositing, and editing, I love crafting scenes that carry heart, clarity, and meaning—so audiences connect with the story on a deeper level.

CALEB DLAMINI

2D Animator, Animator, Film Director, +2

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I’m Caleb Dlamini, a 2D animator and visual storyteller from Eswatini. I’m driven by emotionally grounded, character-centered animation—blending African-inspired aesthetics with poetic, cinematic storytelling that feels personal, expressive, and alive. I direct and animate short-form projects and build visual metaphors that match the rhythm of music and narrative. From storyboarding and script direction to coloring, compositing, and editing, I love crafting scenes that carry heart, clarity, and meaning—so audiences connect with the story on a deeper level.…I’m Caleb Dlamini, a 2D animator and visual storyteller from Eswatini. I’m driven by emotionally grounded, character-centered animation—blending African-inspired aesthetics with poetic, cinematic storytelling that feels personal, expressive, and alive. I direct and animate short-form projects and build visual metaphors that match the rhythm of music and narrative. From storyboarding and script direction to coloring, compositing, and editing, I love crafting scenes that carry heart, clarity, and meaning—so audiences connect with the story on a deeper level.

Available to hire

I’m Caleb Dlamini, a 2D animator and visual storyteller from Eswatini. I’m driven by emotionally grounded, character-centered animation—blending African-inspired aesthetics with poetic, cinematic storytelling that feels personal, expressive, and alive.

I direct and animate short-form projects and build visual metaphors that match the rhythm of music and narrative. From storyboarding and script direction to coloring, compositing, and editing, I love crafting scenes that carry heart, clarity, and meaning—so audiences connect with the story on a deeper level.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Work Experience

Animator (Reels & Visual Experiments) at Personal animation practice

January 1, 2026 - Present

Produced narrative-driven animation reels and visual experiments for social platforms, exploring character motion, pacing, and emotional timing through short, story-focused studies.

Animator at Wangari Maathai animation on deforestation (project)

January 1, 2026 - Present

Contributed to storyboard, animatic, and final animation sequences focused on deforestation themes. Completed color grading, compositing, and editing as part of the production pipeline.

2D Animator Intern at Leti-Arts (Game Studio)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Completed an internship as a 2D animator, supporting game/visual production work under studio collaboration.

Writer / Director / Animator at It’s Complicated (2D Animated Episodic Short Film)

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Created a six-episode coming-of-age animated series about love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Directed and animated surreal, emotionally driven scenes with poetic narration, and integrated modern soul/R&B music alongside Afro-inspired musical styling and visual language.