LEARN FROM THE TOP ANIMATION STUDIO IN AFRICA
Animation and its related disciplines is one of the most challenging and rewarding careers in the world.
It’s also highly competitive, and experience counts. That’s why we’ve packaged some of the experience from the best people we’ve worked with at Triggerfish—so that you can share in their learning.
For now, all courses are free of charge to help you get ahead in your career.
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PRODUCING FOR ANIMATION
Discover the exciting work of Producers working in animation in a course filled with tips and tricks that provides an overview of best practices through the lifecycle of a production.
ANIMATIC EDITING
Discover the exciting work of Editors in the early phases of developing and producing Animation, in a course filled with tips and tricks that explores best practices through the process of animatic editing.
MAKING AN ANIMATED SHORT FILM
Learn about how a 2D short film is created to guide you through developing and producing your own short film.
ANIMATION STORYBOARDING
Storyboarding brings your script to life. Develop this key skill to find the action and flow of your story for the screen.
ANIMATION EDITING
Editors are essential to every phase of animation production. Discover how they shape the story, rhythm and pacing of the film.
CAREER ADVICE FROM THE PROS
We interviewed some of the brightest stars in animation and asked them what they wished they had known when they were starting out.
ANIMATION STARTS HERE
Animation is the art of movement. Learn how animators bring life to characters and objects.
MAKE YOUR FIRST STOP-MOTION ANIMATION
Stop-frame animation is one of the earliest forms of filmmaking and a straightforward way to tell a story with only a smartphone.
Special Thanks
“We loved working with the Triggerfish Academy”
Netflix Chief Talent Officer - Amy Smith
Industry Experts
KERRIN KOKOT
Animation Producer and Editor
Kerrin has worked as a writer, director, editor, production manager and producer on a wide range of local and international productions. Some of them have even won a few awards!
Jeani Varty
Director and visual development artist
she has gained an appreciation for the developing artist and community at large
Daniela Del Castello
Animation and visual development trainer
Some of the clients she worked for included Netflix, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon
GINA-RAE PROXY
Storyboard Artist
Gina-Rae is a storyboard artist for an as of yet unannounced Netflix 3D animated feature film
MICHELLE YOON
Storyboard Artist
Filmography and/or bio: I had worked in the mobile game industry for almost 10 years when I finally decided to shift gears and start fresh as a storyboard artist
NIC WEST
Experienced entertainment professional
Nic (Nicole) West is an experienced entertainment professional passionate about curating and developing inspired teams to create quality content
LESEGO VORSTER
Director
Lesego Vorster is a film director who has been working in the animation industry for over 10 years
BILL MASUKU
Storyboard Artist/Comic Book Artist and Writer
Bill Masuku is a Nommo Award Nominated African comic book artist and writer born in Harare, Zimbabwe
KAY CARMICHAEL
Storyboard artist and Director
Kay Carmichael, is a sought-after story artist specialising in storyboard work and comics
DIANNE MAKINGS
Producer
Dianne joined the animation industry after an 11-year career in advertising, PR and events.
KAYA KUHN
Producer
With 10+ years of experience in production, Kaya Kuhn is a versatile producer, specializing in post-production and animation
KUDZAI NGUNDU
Concept and Story Artist
Kudzai is a multiple award winning Illustrator, Animator, Mangaka and Co-Founder of Afro Tokyo.
TIM ARGALL
Animation Director
Tim was among a handful of animators who pioneered the South African animation industry in the early 90’s
CLEA MALLINSON
Video Editor, Writer & Director
Clea is a South African currently being misidentified as an Australian, living in Mid-West USA.
ARCHIE BIRCH
Visual artist and teacher in film, visual and animation
For over twenty years now Archie has made pictures for exhibition, children’s books