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The team between "The Soloist" short animated film is elated for their Annie Award. The Movie Guyde spoke to Celeste Jamneck, artist, animator and director of the film. She says the success of the movie relied on their team The film is about three old ladies and their dog who just wants to do the things they love in a country run by a dictator The film is inspired by one of their team members, Mehmaz who is originally from Iran

They wanted to create a film that focuses on the issues people face and characters that are relatable

Three of the films creators are from Africa, and they hope that their success will encourage others to tell their stories or to bring them to life Celeste also remarked that the representation in the film makes it a story everyone can draw something from It's a story to unite and at the same time showcase the issues in the Middles East.

Celeste also has few other projects in the works. She pitched on project at the Cape Town International Animation Festival during Comic Con Cape Town. She wants to improve her skills so she can help other Africans tell their stories and to inspire others.

Africa has world class storytellers and it is time they received a little more recognition from international audiences