Triggerfish, a South African animation studio, has partnered with Disney to produce an African-themed animated series in 2022
Triggerfish has partnered with Disney to produce an African-themed animated series in 2022
Triggerfish, a South African animation studio, is set to produce a ten-part African-themed science fiction series in collaboration with other reputable studios such as Walt Disney. The series will culminate in a feature-length animated film. The Disney original film, titled Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ in 2022.
Each chapter of the animated anthology will be a ten-minute short film based on stories written by African creators from Zimbabwe, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt, according to the announcement. When the curated film is released, it will be another African animation project in which Walt Disney is involved.
In December 2020, the company hinted at a collaboration with Kugali Media, a pan-African entertainment company, to create an animated film set in Lagos, Nigeria. The film, which is based on a comic book titled Iwáj, is also scheduled to debut on Disney+ next year.
Triggerfish has enlisted the services of renowned directors and creators for the Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire project. Peter Ramsey, who serves as executive producer, is also the director of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse.
Ramsey noted in an official statement that "the films in the anthology span the spectrum of science fiction." There are stories about alternate worlds, time travel, and alien beings, but all of these genre conventions are reimagined through an African lens, transforming them into something entirely new.”
The ten stories adapted for the series were chosen from a pool of 15 pitches received from several African creators.
Mkhuzi: The Masked Racer, Hatima, Enkai, Surf Sangoma, Moremi, Mukudzei (Adventures of Muku), First Totem Problems, Henderboy, and You Give Me Heart are among the ten films. These stories explore a variety of subjects, including fantasy, mythology, science fiction, and politics.
Ahmed Teilab (Egypt), Simangaliso 'Panda' Sibaya and Malcolm Wope (South Africa), Terence Maluleke and Isaac Mogajane (South Africa), Ng'endo Mukii (Kenya), Shofela Coker (Nigeria), Nthato Mokgata and Terence Neale (South Africa), Pious Nyenyewa and Tafadzwa Hove (Zimbab (South Africa).
In Conclusion
African animation appears to have maintained a level of respect, as evidenced by the growing interest of global animation studios such as Disney.
Likewise, it is necessary to recognize other factors that contribute to this: an increase in self-taught talent and indigenous animation studios that are bold enough to take on and complete projects — a notable example is Nigeria's first feature-length animated film, Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters (LBMM).
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