Hi. My name is Anelissa. I'm a Cape Town based 2D animator, illustrator and storyteller. Through animation and illustration I aim to explore characters, character designs and world-building. I fell in love with the art of animation when I found myself bringing my wildest imaginations to life and having the ability to share those stories in an engaging way. I enjoy working with artists from different creative backgrounds and disciplines as I find that creative collaboration allows for compelling artforms to develop. I've worked with South African musicians such as ByLwansta and Kimosabe to produce animated music videos and visualizers for their musical projects. I find inspiration through media such as comics, video games, graphic novels and most recently - fashion. I strive to explore the different ways stories can be told and shared. And that's me!

Anelissa Nkanyuza

Hi. My name is Anelissa. I'm a Cape Town based 2D animator, illustrator and storyteller. Through animation and illustration I aim to explore characters, character designs and world-building. I fell in love with the art of animation when I found myself bringing my wildest imaginations to life and having the ability to share those stories in an engaging way. I enjoy working with artists from different creative backgrounds and disciplines as I find that creative collaboration allows for compelling artforms to develop. I've worked with South African musicians such as ByLwansta and Kimosabe to produce animated music videos and visualizers for their musical projects. I find inspiration through media such as comics, video games, graphic novels and most recently - fashion. I strive to explore the different ways stories can be told and shared. And that's me!

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Hi.
My name is Anelissa.

I’m a Cape Town based 2D animator, illustrator and storyteller.
Through animation and illustration I aim to explore characters, character designs and world-building. I fell in love with the art of animation when I found myself bringing my wildest imaginations to life and having the ability to share those stories in an engaging way.

I enjoy working with artists from different creative backgrounds and disciplines as I find that creative collaboration allows for compelling artforms to develop. I’ve worked with South African musicians such as ByLwansta and Kimosabe to produce animated music videos and visualizers for their musical projects.

I find inspiration through media such as comics, video games, graphic novels and most recently - fashion. I strive to explore the different ways stories can be told and shared.

And that’s me!

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent
Xhosa
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator / Motion Designer at Mygrow
January 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Responsible for creating visually and narratively compelling animations for educational videos and social media. Worked on the design and style guide of current online learning courses. Produced and edited podcasts and social media videos.
Animator / Motion Designer at ITONICS
January 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Worked on animations and motion design projects related to their business goals in 2022 to 2023.
Co-Founder and Lead Animator at Goon Valley
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Worked on various animated videos that simplify complex corporate communications. Head of animation in production of Rainbow Chicken's "Chickeeverse" animated YouTube series.
Senior Animator at Magic8 Multimedia
January 1, 2024 - Present
Animator Motion Designer at Mygrow
December 31, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Responsible for creating visually and narratively compelling animations for educational videos and social media. Worked on the design and style guide of current online learning courses. Produced and edited podcasts and social media videos.
Senior Animator at ITONICS
December 31, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Worked on animation projects contributing senior-level skills and expertise.
Co-Founder and Lead Animator at Goon Valley
December 31, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Worked on various animated videos that simplify complex corporate communications. Head of animation in production of Rainbow Chicken's "Chickeeverse" animated YouTube series.
Animator at Magic8 Multimedia
January 1, 2024 - Present

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Art at University of Witwatersrand
February 1, 2017 - December 19, 2020
National Senior Certificate at St. Patrick's College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts And Interactive Media at University of The Witwatersrand
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025
National Senior Certificate at St. Patrick's College
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts And Interactive Media at University of The Witwatersrand
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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    Black Rain is a 2D Afro-futuristic short film that reimagines the traumatic events of the present-day Niger Delta region in an epic world of fantasy and spirit fiction.

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    paper Animated Music Video - FADED

    Drawing inspiration from the hauntingly beautiful melodies and introspective lyrics of “Faded,” the animation takes viewers on a somewhat spiritual journey akin to the story of Moses, his audience with God and the burning of the bush. With artful storytelling and a dreamlike atmosphere, the video amplifies the song’s emotional impact.