ANIWAYANG ACADEMY
As the educational division of Aniwayang Studio, Aniwayang Academy is committed to nurturing and enhancing the quality of Indonesia’s creative talent—especially in storytelling and character development. Through programs led by industry experts and innovative learning experiences, our mission is to inspire a new generation of storytellers to create impactful, culturally rooted works that captivate audiences around the world.
GEMOII LABO
Where unique characters are born, focusing on the development of captivating and charming personalities.
CERITA LABO
A story lab dedicated to crafting meaningful, powerful narratives.
WAYANG LABO
A space for preserving the art of traditional animation through cultural exploration and wayang development.
JOIN US AT THE ACADEMY!!!
Discover a unique learning experience with the experts from Aniwayang Studio. Learn the techniques, creativity, and innovation behind the art of aniwayang directly from professionals. Become part of a supportive creative community and grow your skills with us!
ACADEMY CONTENTS
ACADEMYCONTENTS
Gemoii Character Battle
Two talented artists from backgrounds in character design, illustration, comics, or animation face off in a fun “battle” to create the cutest characters based on random prompts. More than just entertainment, this content gives insight into the creative process behind designing lovable and engaging characters. Learn and have fun at the same time with Gemoii Character Battle!
Animaticritic
In this regular content series, we break down animatics from animated films—analyzing story structure, shot choices, timing, and visual language. Through Animaticritic, audiences gain a deeper understanding of the principles of visual storytelling that form the foundation of quality animation.
The 12 Principles of Aniwayang
This book explores the 12 foundational principles behind the making of Desa Timun. Blending classical animation techniques with the values of wayang tradition, this in-depth guide shows how traditional art can be transformed into modern animation. Discover the secrets behind the making of Indonesia’s first wayang animation and learn how to apply these principles to elevate your own creative work!
WHAT THEY SAY
"Good Experience: I got to experience the excitement of being a dalang (puppet master)"
Good Experience:
I got to experience the excitement of being a dalang (puppet master), and working as an animator at the studio alongside my fellow interns.
Hope:
Wishing Aniwayang continued success and that it goes even more international!
Affifah Nasywa Ramdhani
Intern
"I've said this and I’ll say it again: SO FUN!!"
Good Experience:
I’ve said this and I’ll say it again: SO FUN!! The mentors were so easy to talk to, and after we wrapped up production, we got to visit Tangkuban Perahu! :”3
Wishing you all health and happiness!
Hope:
I hope Aniwayang grows even bigger and becomes well-known everywhere!
Sanggaradiva
Intern
"Made me feel more skillful in the world of puppeteering."
Good Experience:
One of my best experiences at Aniwayang Studio was getting to be a dalang. I’d never handled a puppet before, and it made me feel more skillful in the world of puppeteering.
Thanks to this, I was even able to do a puppet show with my classmates for our Children’s Book (KIBA) course.
I consider it one of the best experiences I’ve had—because the skill is truly useful.
Hope:
I hope Aniwayang Studio continues to grow, becomes more widely recognized by the public, and that more children enjoy age-appropriate shows.
Gabriella Nathalia
Intern
"I got to experience the excitement of being a dalang (puppet master)"
I got to experience the excitement of being a dalang (puppet master), and working as an animator at the studio alongside my fellow interns.
Hope:
Wishing Aniwayang continued success and that it goes even more international!
Affifah Nasywa Ramdhani
Intern
"I've said this and I’ll say it again: SO FUN!!"
Good Experience:
I’ve said this and I’ll say it again: SO FUN!! The mentors were so easy to talk to, and after we wrapped up production, we got to visit Tangkuban Perahu! :”3
Wishing you all health and happiness!
I hope Aniwayang grows even bigger and becomes well-known everywhere!
Sanggaradiva
Intern
"I gained valuable new experiences and insights into the world of animation"
Good Experience:
I hope Aniwayang becomes more widely known across various communities and regions.
Gabriella Nathalia
Intern
"Made me feel more skillful in the world of puppeteering"
Good Experience:
One of my best experiences at Aniwayang Studio was getting to be a dalang. I’d never handled a puppet before, and it made me feel more skillful in the world of puppeteering.
Thanks to this, I was even able to do a puppet show with my classmates for our Children’s Book (KIBA) course.
I consider it one of the best experiences I’ve had—because the skill is truly useful.
Hope:
I hope Aniwayang Studio continues to grow, becomes more widely recognized by the public, and that more children enjoy age-appropriate shows.
Gabriela Panggabean
Intern
"The whole prep and shooting process for Desa Timun was SO FUN!The whole prep and shooting process for Desa Timun was SO FUN!"
Good Experience:
The whole prep and shooting process for Desa Timun was SO FUN!
We went on trips after the shoot 😎
Ate Sumedang tofu
Ate Lembang milk tofu
Ate gudeg
Ate mung bean porridge
Filmed behind-the-scenes content that was uploaded to Reels 🙏🏻
I even appeared a little bit on the behind-the-scenes IG Reels—like “hey, that’s me!”
Took group photos after shooting on the green screen
And so much more… so many great memories.
Thank you, Aniwayang 🙏🏻
Hope:
Wishing continued success, rising fame, and global recognition! May it become even more epic—and long live Cila, Cili, and Cilo the chicken!
Kessy Maria Situmorang
Intern
"I gained valuable new experiences and insights into the world of animation"
Good Experience:
Hope:
I hope Aniwayang becomes more widely known across various communities and regions.
