Work - Animation
Work - VFX
Visual Effects for Reel Studios; as they produced various TVC's across Africa for Yango.
Work - Storyboard
Storyboards for Reel Studios; as they produced various TVC's across Africa for Yango.
About
What is all this?
Established by Timothy Ntengerenji, Awed (odd) Youth is an animation studio based in Lusaka, Zambia. With the intent to help artists, brands, businesses etc create animated content that engages with their target audience. Providing entertainment, education and if nothing else, value.
Theology?
Yes, the studio is governed by its own theology, "to pursue fantasy while in awe of the real". That means to create worlds and tell fantastical stories, ever expanding our imagination. Yet humbled and in awe of God's boundless creativity in the world around us and not getting lost in make believe.
Team
Timothy Ntengerenji
Animator/Director
Founder of Awed Youth. Studied 3D animation at Emily Carr University of Art & Design in Vancouver, Canada from 2013 – 2017, but now specialises in 2D animation & motion graphics. Upon his return in 2017 he has worked with notable figures in the media industry in various capacities.Timothy noticed how most local media companies offered animation as a minor service. Thus their dedication to quality was of little concern. He saw an opportunity for a media company to focus solely on animation with industry leading capabilities, prioritising quality.
Milika Clare Tembo
Sales & Marketing
Acting as our sales & marketing agent. Milika studied Media & Communication at University of Zambia and graduated in 2019. She also has certifications in Online publishing and Photojournalism and has worked for various ministries as a Public Relations Officer, notably as a Communication Outreach Officer for TRALARD, (Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development) World Bank.When she’s available, she assists in targeting and reaching out to potential interests that may need our services. So she’s most likely the first person to get in touch.
Josiah Lilanda
Copywriter
Studied Journalism and public relations at Evelyn hone college, and is graduating next year. Interned at daily mail, worked at colour culture as both a script writer and operations manager and was awarded the Ngoma award in 2023 for contributions to the anthology poetry book 'Canvas of Truth,' collaborating with esteemed poets and writers.He's a passionate storyteller, who loves to tell stories above all else in order to not just entertain but leave a lasting impact in the minds of readers and viewers alike and hopes for my African fantasy stories to reach out to many till the end of time.
