Triggerfish Animation Studios is a world-renowned animation company with studios in Cape Town, Manchester and Galway. Known for high-quality, culturally rich storytelling, Triggerfish produces award-winning feature films, TV series, and short-form content for global audiences.
Founded in 1996, Triggerfish has become a leading voice in African animation. Its acclaimed works include Adventures in Zambezia, Khumba, Seal Team (Netflix), Kiya and the Kimoja Heroes (Disney Junior, eOne), and the Disney+ anthology Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire. The studio also animated BAFTA- and Emmy-winning TV specials such as Stick Man, The Snail and the Whale, Revolting Rhymes (Oscar-nominated), The Highway Rat, and Zog for Magic Light Pictures and the BBC.
In addition to its production work, Triggerfish is committed to nurturing the next generation of African storytellers through initiatives like the Triggerfish Academy, Labs, and partnerships with UNESCO, GIZ, Alliance Française, Disney Global Policy, Women in Animation (WIA), and Netflix.
With bold creativity, authentic voices, and a growing global footprint, Triggerfish continues to shape the future of animation—from Africa to Europe and beyond.
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