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Cilia Sawadogo completed her Bachelor of Arts, with a Major in Communication Studies and Minor in Film Animation at Concordia University in 1989. She is an accomplished director, writer, and animator who has received numerous awards for her films, which include 'L'Arbre aux esprits' (2005), 'La ruse du lievre' (2001), 'Christopher Changes Name' (1999), 'Le Joueur de Cora' (1996), 'L'arrêt d'Autobus' (1994), and 'Naissance' (1993). Her work often focuses on themes relevant to children's media and storytelling, utilizing animation to explore cultural narratives and enhance popular children's stories from a variety of cultural communities. Her approach to animation integrates traditional and digital techniques, with an emphasis on community-based storytelling and the representation of African narratives in media. Sawadogo's animation provides a vital voice for young audiences, highlighting universal themes such as identity and freedom in love, particularly within the context of Burkina Faso and Canada as reflected in her co-production films.
Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.