Spark is a monthly editorial platform dedicated to African animation.
Analyzing its realities, paradoxes, and future from the inside.
A special issue spotlighting the ecosystem building the future of African animation.
The third issue of Spark shifts the focus beyond the screen, exploring the ecosystem that sustains African animation. From festivals and schools to consultants and industry platforms, SPARK#3 shines a light on the people and structures working behind the scenes to train talent, foster connections, and shape the future of the industry across the continent.
Notre équipe
SPARK #03
BEYOND THE SCREEN
Festivals and Schools shaping African Animation
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Feature
The ecosystem before the screens
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In Conversation
Ali Rguigue
Discover the Flow Motion School
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Across the continent
Where to watch African animation, and the places to learn it.
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On The Ground
International Festival Gbaka Animation
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Inside The Job
Tracey-Lee Rainers
Story Consultant
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Industry watch and Events
Studios, partnerships, festivals, markets
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The Notes
→ In the shadow of stories
Edito by Adja Soro
When we talk about African animation, we often focus on production, financing challenges, and content distribution. Yet, as in any industry, the secondary activities that orbit production are very much present across the continent.
Behind every animated work, there exists a discreet but essential ecosystem, still taking shape.
Training, mentoring, structuring : the “side” professions of animation : schools, festivals, consultants, platforms... are becoming genuine strategic pillars of our industry.
In this new issue of Spark, we’ve chosen to shine a light on them.
This month, we’ll explore an animation school in Morocco actively shaping the talents of tomorrow. We’ll examine the role of script consulting firms in South Africa, helping toelevate the narrative quality of our projects. We'll discover a Togolese platform dedicated to promoting African animation. And we will see more impactful works across the continent.
These initiatives are signs of a broader movement, allowing us to draw the following conclusion: African animation is developing at every level. It is strengthening andprofessionalizing.
The initiatives we present are not new, they each have several years of experience, with a broad understanding of both the challenges and the immense potential of African animation.
Enjoy the journey.
Enjoy the read!
You can flip through the first issue of Spark right here !
Take your time, explore the pages, and dive into the voices shaping African animation.
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#PREVIOUS ISSUES
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Feature
In-depth analysis of key industry questions
→ African women: the builders of the animation industry
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In Conversation
Long-form interviews with leading creators
→ Damilola Solesi
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On the Ground
Funding, initiatives, and concrete opportunities
→ Afro Women in animation
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Inside the Job
Focus on animation professions on the continent
→ Louisette Ratsivahiny, Animation Producer
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Project Spotlight
Ambitious African animation projects
→ Maghariba fi Samaa
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Industry watch and Events
Studios, partnerships, festivals, markets
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The Notes
→ Layout hell!
SPARK #02
AFRICAN QUEENS IN ANIMATION
Crafting new narratives
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Feature
In-depth analysis of key industry questions
→ The African Animation Paradox
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In Conversation
Long-form interviews with leading creators
→ Shofela Coker (Crocodile Dance)
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On the Ground
Funding, initiatives, and concrete opportunities
→ The Last Mile Film Fund
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Inside the Job
Focus on animation professions on the continent
→ Minta Dramane, 3D Animator
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Project Spotlight
Ambitious African animation projects
→ Crocodile Dance
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Industry watch and Events
Studios, partnerships, festivals, markets
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The Notes
A lighter, insider comic look at the profession
SPARK #01
JOINT THE CROCODILE DANCE
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