AMAA LEILA ATABUA
Genk
Summary
Mid-level Animator and 3D Generalist with full-pipeline experience and a Master’s degree in Animation. Experienced in animation production, training, and creative coordination in studio, educational, and internationally funded projects. Interested in paid professional or trainee roles in animation, games, or creative media.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Master's student under the Erasmus Mundus European Union Scholarship for Masters in Animation working on a 3D short film.
3D artist and Team leader
Crossroads Digital Multimedia
Kampala
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Animator first 3D Children TV series in Uganda, funded by the French Development Agency.
Coordinator
Women In Animation Uganda
01.2019 - 09.2023
- Coordinated creative workshops focused on African storytelling and digital production
• Collaborated remotely with Shiftspace Zimbabwe on digitizing African folktales
• Organized a national digital art bootcamp in partnership with Uganda Communications Commission and Promethean AI
Delivered an online digital arts masterclass hosted by the U.S. Embassy
Team leader
Crossroads Digital Multimedia
Kampala
01.2018 - 09.2023
- Worked on a social media campaigns
- Trainer at Crossroads Digital Multimedia ltd.
- Taught animation seminars at the Makerere University, School of Art.
Education
Joint Masters - Animation
Skills
3D & Animation
- 3D modeling, texturing, basic rigging, animation
- Environment and asset creation
- Layout and scene assembly
Tools
- Maya
- Blender(basic–intermediate)
- (Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere)
Production
- Full animation pipeline exposure
- Team collaboration & coordination
- Training & workshop facilitation
Accomplishments
• Top 10 Finalist – Sony Talent League 2021
Team Lead, African Asset Shop (online 3D asset archive for African-inspired content)
Team Lead, African Asset Shop (online 3D asset archive for African-inspired content)
Hobbies and Interests
- Learning new creative skills.
- Reading and reciting poetry.
Languages
English
Native
Native
Timeline
01.2023 - 06.2025
3D artist and Team leader
Crossroads Digital Multimedia
01.2020 - 09.2023
Coordinator
Women In Animation Uganda
01.2019 - 09.2023
Team leader
Crossroads Digital Multimedia
01.2018 - 09.2023