About
I am a director and screenwriter of short animated films and an animation lecturer.Since 2018, my animated films in various techniques and scripts have been presented at over 320 festivals in 37 countries, winning over 70 awards, including the Royal Television Society Award in 2025 for stop-motion puppet animation "Nibbling of the Night".I graduated with Distinction from an MA Animation and BA (Hons) Computer Animation course at the University of South Wales in Cardiff, UK. Later, I was a lecturer at this university.Currently, I work as an animation and film lecturer in a few schools: at the STEP IT Academy, Cosinus and KinoSzkoła.I worked as a 3D animator of a dragon character on a feature live-action film "Grandpa, let's go!" which was screened in Polish cinemas in 2025.
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ScreenSkills Training Passport
Gabi Bania has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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MA Animation student
I graduated from the course with Distinction (highest possible) with specialization in directing & screenwriting and character animation.
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BA (Hons) Computer Animation student
I graduated from the course with First Class Honours (highest possible) with specialization in directing and 3D character animation.
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BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art & Design student
Education and training
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Getting into the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Dream Big! 2025-26: online info session
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to perform well in a screen industries interview
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to apply for work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to find work in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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How to identify the right role for you in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to working in the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Select Sessions: getting started as a screenwriter
Certificates
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
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Getting into the screen industries