The latest edition of the monthly editorial platform dedicated to African animation features ‘Beyond the Screen,’ a spotlight on festivals and schools shaping the industry, a conversation with Ali Rguigue of Flow Motion School, a look Inside the job of story consultant Tracey-Lee Rainers, and more.
Studio KÄ founder Adja Soro has shared with AWN the April issue of the studio’s monthly publication, “SPARK,” a 32-page magazine available as a free pdf download.
Edited by Soro, the publication is dedicated to African animation, with the stated goal of “analyzing its realities, paradoxes, and future from the inside.” In the current issue, as Soro writes, “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 yet 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.”
Beyond the Screen: Festivals and Schools Shaping African Animation
This issue explores an animation school in Morocco, Flow Motion School, co-founded by Ali Rguigue, actively shaping the talents of tomorrow; examines the role of script consulting firms in South Africa with Story Oasis co-founder Tracey-Lee Rainers, helping to elevate the narrative quality of projects; looks at a Togolese platform dedicated to promoting African animation; and breaks down animation schools and related events in Africa.
Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
