South
African animation studio Triggerfish is expanding its global presence with the
launch of a new UK studio, strengthening its European footprint and
accelerating growth in feature films, TV series, and specials.
The
expansion follows several years of steady growth across Europe. Triggerfish has
collaborated with leading studios, broadcasters, and co-production partners on
high-profile projects including Netflix’s "Supa Team 4", Disney+’s
"Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire," and provided full animation services
on six award-winning specials for Magic Light Pictures including "Stick
Man" and "The Snail and the Whale."
Stuart
Forrest, CEO of Triggerfish, said: “The UK has always been central to our story
– many of our most talented collaborators are based here. The animation studio
of the future is global by design, built to work with the best talent on the
best productions, wherever they are. Expanding our presence in the UK is a
natural next step in growing our European business.”
Forrest
added: “Tomorrow’s animation studios will be widely distributed, scalable, and
connected by technology, with local hubs for training and community. By opening
in the UK, we can create new opportunities for talent where they live while
offering creative spaces where teams can come together. As Triggerfish looks to
the future, it remains committed to delivering world-class animated
storytelling, and we look forward to building new relationships with UK clients
and co-production partners. This is an exciting chapter for Triggerfish and for
the UK animation industry.”
In addition
to UK expansion, over the past three years, the studio has fine-tuned its
remote-friendly workflows, enabling seamless collaboration across multiple
territories.
