Jihane Joypaul is a stop-motion director based in Morocco whose work explores human relationships, cultural identity, and the emotional worlds behind everyday life. She works across directing, production, editing, and animation, with a practice rooted in handcrafted storytelling.

She is currently directing Harun & Mamun, a stop-motion short produced by Artcoustic Studio and supported by international animation programmes and residencies including FICAM, MIFA Campus Talents, and NEF Animation. She is also developing her first feature film, La Maison des Anges, while teaching and contributing to the growth of Morocco’s animation industry.

At SACC, Jihane will share insights in From Short to Series / Feature - Making the Leap, drawing on her experience developing short-form work into larger creative ambitions.