Building an original IP from the grassroots up: Kabelo Maaka on Rorisang and the Gurlz

About this episode

Kabelo Maaka discusses her journey as a 2D animator and the development of her animated property RORISANG AND THE GURLZ.

From drawing in the margins of her mum's medical reference books, to studying at Gobelins Summer School, to getting into Annecy with her first short film, Kabelo Maaka has walked a unique path as a 2D animator and business owner. Cabblow Studios, the business she co-founded with her mother, Dr Tshepo Maaka, is now building a grassroots audience for her multi-platform animated property, RORISANG AND THE GURLZ. Find out what she's learned about getting your characters into the hearts of YOUR audience - without needing anyone's permission. https://www.youtube.com/@CabblowStudios https://www.instagram.com/rorisaaang/ #Annecy

People in this episode

Guest: Kabelo Maaka

Topics covered

• original IP
• 2D animation
• grassroots audience
• character development
• business ownership

Keywords

• animation
• Kabelo Maaka
• Cabblow Studios
• Rorisang and the Gurlz
• Annecy
• 2D animator
• grassroots audience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cabblow Studios

Books & works: RORISANG AND THE GURLZ

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