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The Animashow - Episode 4 - Season 6 SUMMARY What if animation wasn’t just entertainment — but a tool to understand the world, question the present, and imagine better futures? In this new episode of The Animashow, I sat down with Noam Roubah, producer and co-founder of Darjeeling, a studio that has spent the last 15 years redefining what animation can be — across formats, genres, and generations. From puppets and 2D series to stop-motion, video games, and web docs, Noam shares how Darjeeling continues to blend storytelling, experimentation, and purpose. Whether it's helping kids fall in love with reading books with “Yetili” , tackling waste and overconsumption “Rubbish!”, or opening intergenerational dialogue through animated history with “Little Casbah”, their projects always carry meaning. We also dive into how Darjeeling approaches indie video games as works of art, not just products — with titles like “Homo Machina”, “Labyrinth City”, and the upcoming “The Merlies”. Together, we talk about: 📚 How storytelling can drive impact — from education to ecology 🎭 Why production diversity is a strength, not a risk 🧠 The cultural responsibility of creators in a tech-driven world 💡 What flexibility, collaboration, and curiosity mean for the future of animation 🎮 And why the line between games and stories keeps getting thinner 💬 Memorable quotes: “We never wanted to be defined by a format — the story decides the medium.” “If you want to talk to kids, you have to trust their intelligence.” “Animation lets you say the hardest things with the softest words.” “Yetili is a success because it feels handmade — because it is.” “Video games are not just entertainment — they’re storytelling laboratories.” “We don’t make ‘content,’ we make stories that matter.” This episode is a conversation about making meaningful stories in a chaotic world — through animation, games, and everything in between Enjoy the podcast! CHAPTERS 00:00 The Birth of Darjeeling Productions 02:41 Innovative Storytelling in Animation 05:46 The Impact of Yetili and Children's Programming 08:41 Addressing Environmental Issues through Animation 11:26 Exploring Historical Narratives in Animation 14:08 The Evolution of Video Games in Animation 19:31 Navigating the Animation Industry's Challenges 25:04 The Future of Animation and Technology 30:38 Advice for the Next Generation in Animation " THE ANIMASHOW " NEWSLETTER 📫 2,500 pros read our free newsletter that breaks down the world of Animation and Entertainment. Sign up ➡︎ www.theanimashow.com ASK US A QUESTION ❔ We answer questions from you in our newsletter. Submit yours here: [email protected] LISTEN TO THE SHOW iTunes: https://apple.co/3OVE0ok Spotify: https://spoti.fi/482VF6g Deezer : https://bit.ly/animashowondeezer GET IN TOUCH NOW 🌍 Our website: www.theanimashow.com 🌍 Work with us: [email protected] JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Instagram ➡︎   / theanimashow   Twitter ➡︎   / theanimashow   TikTok ➡︎   / theanimashow   OUR SPONSORS ➡︎ 22D Music : Since 2006, 22D Music Group is an independent music rights management company with a special focus on music rights of audiovisual industries with worldwide music coverage. Find them on: https://www.22dmusic.com/ ➡︎ Citrus Software: Citrus Software offers new softwares dedicated to animation production: Tangerine, the real-time 3D animation engine; Yuzu, the project management tool designed to optimize production processes; and Mikan, the first open-source rigging tool. Find them at: https://www.citrus-software.com/ OUR MEDIA PARTNER ➡︎ Ecran Total : Everything you need to know about the film and TV production business, from scripts to popcorn. Audiovisual news for professionals! Read Ecran Total news on: https://ecran-total.fr/ PRODUCTION CREW Sound Engineering : Léonard Ourliac Direction of Photography : Maxence Bidault Post Production : Ismaël Otmani