Triggerfish

"I’m really obsessed with masks. I love the designs, I love how they look [...] We connect with masks in different ways. In our show, our mask doesn’t hide but reveals more about yourself—it almost unleashes your potential. It’s a mask where there are infinite possibilities inside.” - Terence Maluleke, creator of 'Tonko and the Siza Mask' We’re so excited to bring Tonko to Cartoon Forum next month! #tonko #cartoonforum2024 #france #collaboration #triggerfish #animation

Animation brings us together to imagine, create, and inspire. Troll Girl (2021) a short film written, storyboarded and directed by Kay Carmichael and brought to screen with the help of the National Film and Video Foundation South Africa and Triggerfish Animation Studios, is just one example of this. Here’s to storytelling that connects and captivates.

November at Triggerfish is packed with fresh perspectives and creative insights into the world of animation. Keep an eye on this space for what’s happening in our studio, and join us as we celebrate what makes animation so powerful.

We’re still celebrating Triggerfish’s SAFTA win for Best Animation with Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire! Herderboy, directed by Raymond Malinga (UG) , was the episode chosen to represent the anthology, crafted in-house at Triggerfish. Raymond’s creative vision, with the support of Line Producer Larney de Swardt and a talented cast and crew, helped bring this story to life. Thanks to Tendayi Nyeke, one of the three Executive Producers, and Senior Series Producer, Kaya Kuhn , for accepting the award on our behalf. A proud moment for all involved and for South African animation! #kizazimoto #herderboy #triggerfish #animation #saftas #southafrica #disneyplus

October 28 is International Animation Day, established by ASIFA International in 2002 to recognise the global impact of animation as an art form. This day honours the artists and storytellers who push the creative boundaries of what’s possible. At Triggerfish, we’re excited to be part of this international community, celebrating how animation connects and inspires people worldwide. #internationalanimationday #animation #creativeindustry #triggerfish

Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire has won Best Animation at the SAFTAs! This incredible win wouldn’t have been possible without the creative vision of all the directors and the massive talented team behind the anthology. One of the Executive Producers, Tendayi Nyeke, and Senior Series Producer, Kaya Kuhn , proudly accepted the award on behalf of everyone involved. A true milestone for African animation! #kizazimoto #disney #triggerfish #saftas #animation #africanstories

Finding the right mentor can be a turning point in your animation career. South African animator Annike Pienaar shares her personal experience and advice on the importance of mentorship in our Career Advice from the Pros course. Hear from industry pros like Annike and discover how mentorship can shape your path: https://lnkd.in/dvzSQuM2

Rigging Artists like Pearl Mthembu are crucial to bringing animated characters to life, setting up the digital skeletons that allow for movement. In our Career Advice from the Pros course, Pearl delves into the technical side of rigging and offers advice to aspiring riggers on how to break into this field. If you have a knack for coding and problem-solving, rigging might be the perfect role for you. Find out more from Pearl and other industry professionals here: https://lnkd.in/dvzSQuM2

The animation industry offers a variety of career opportunities. Our Career Advice from the Pros course hosted by award-winning director and animator Tim Argall, covers the different roles and how to break in. Start here: https://lnkd.in/dvzSQuM2

We’re proud to share a first look at Tiddler, the latest Christmas special from Magic Light Pictures. This delightful story follows Tiddler, a little fish with a big imagination who gets lost in the wide ocean until his storytelling saves the day. It was such a joy for us to work with Magic Light and Red Star 3D, returning to the world of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. We’re excited for you to see it! #tiddler #triggerfish #christmas #animation