The Oscar-winning director discusses the new African artist-created animated short film anthology he executive produced, filled with compelling tales of advanced technology, spirits, and monsters, now streaming on Disney+.
The streamer’s first original animated series from South Africa features four teen girls living in the neo-futuristic African city of Lusaka who are recruited by a retired secret agent still committed to saving the world... even if it’s on a budget; show debuts July 20.
The all-new action-packed animated sci-fi anthology presents 10 futuristic visions from Africa inspired by the continent’s diverse histories and cultures, created by a new generation of directors drawing on uniquely African perspectives on advanced technology, aliens, spirits and monsters; executive produced by Oscar-winning director Peter Ramsey, it debuts exclusively on the streamer July 5.
Award-winning short that screened at Annecy 2018 closing ceremony, about a fearless girl learning to dive, is now available.
South Africa-based company also has the short film ‘Belly Flop’ screening during the festival’s closing ceremony and ‘The Highway Rat’ TV special, which it animated for Magic Light Pictures, is in competition.
U.K.-South Africa co-production, created by Zambian writer Malenga Mulendema, is aimed at ages 6-11.
Selected storytellers include Lucy Heavens, one of the writers on the breakout South African animation hit ‘Supa Strikas,’ which is broadcast in 120 countries around the world.
Out of a whopping 1,378 entries, Triggerfish Animation Studios shortlists 23 features and 12 TV series for the inaugural Triggerfish Story Lab.
