African Film Festival: 2023 Youth Matinee
Snail and the Whale
In English
Max and Suzanne Lang, Animation by Triggerfish, South Africa, 2019, 27 minutes
The amazing journey of a tiny snail who longs to
see the world and hitches a ride on the tail of a friendly humpback whale. A joyous, empowering story about the natural wonders of the world and discoveringthat no
Troll Girl
In English
Kay Carmichael, Animation by Triggerfish, South Africa, 2021, 8 minutes
A trollish child, raised by a nun in a human village, defies her own insecurities and the villagers’ fears to save her mother from danger.
My Better World
In English
Fundi Films/Maan Creative, Tanzania/South Africa, 2021–22, 30 minutes
My Better World is an animated series that follows
the exciting adventures of six African teens as they navigate the complex challenges of school, family, and friendship! The series was developed with the help of local teens and is brought to life by a team of artists and animators from across Africa.