Transcontinental Studio Collaboration in the Production of the African-futurist Anthology Kizazi Moto

This paper explores the production of the animated anthology Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire as a case study for understanding the transnational dynamics and power relations within the global animation industry in the post-colonial context. Utilizing qualitative research based on interviews with key decision makers, the paper examines the production culture, the complexities of identity and representation, and the ideological tensions embedded in the animation tools and processes. Through the interview record, moments of resistance and acceptance emerged, revealing uneven access to resources and the colonial legacies influencing contemporary African animation. The research highlights the need for a critical reassessment of production practices, creative control, the diversity of production crews, as well as the ideological assumptions embedded in animation tools and processes.