Daphna Awadish Golan (Hebrew: דפנה אוודיש גולן) is a Dutch-Israeli animator,[1] filmmaker[2] and illustrator[3][4] based in Amsterdam,[5] Netherlands.

She specializes in animated documentaries, in which she employs mixed media techniques to convey personal narratives,[6] often reflecting her diverse experiences living in different countries, which informs her exploration of the concept of "home".

Golan graduated from Bezalel Academy of Art and Design with a Bachelor's degree[17] of Arts and later obtained a master's degree from the St. Joost Master Institute of Visual Cultures.

[23][24][25][26] Her animated documentary Swimming with Wings has won over 7 awards and honorable mentions, including the Grand Prix du Jury in Morocco.

Her unique approach to storytelling through animation has garnered attention, particularly for her exploration of personal and universal themes related to identity and belonging.