Katanimate Animation Studio

16/12/2024

It was a pleasure to be part of the celebrations and being on the panel on animation at K-CAP, then witnessing the opening of their new animation lab!
This marks a big step forward for nurturing creative talent and opening doors for aspiring animators in our communities. Congrats to the K-CAP team and thanks to the sponsors & partners who made their vision a reality. Your support is empowering the next generation of storytellers and creators. Here’s to many exciting African stories, animations and opportunities to come.

26/09/2024

Katanimate extends their heartfelt thanks to University of KZN for inviting our CCO, Clare Louis to present our ECD TV show in production, "Knittyville" at their Early Childhood Development (ECD) Symposium at UKZN Edgewood College campus. It was such a great experience to see the synergy at work between our creative work and what the future educators, teachers and facilitators are bringing despite the challenges they face. Our young people's future bodes well.

26/09/2024

Katanimate extends their heartfelt thanks to University of KZN for inviting our CCO, Clare Louis to present our ECD TV show in production, "Knittyville" at their Early Childhood Development (ECD) Symposium at UKZN Edgewood College campus. It was such a great experience to see the synergy at work between our creative work and what the future educators, teachers and facilitators are bringing despite the challenges they face. Our young people's future bodes well.

30/07/2024

It was an honour to attend the graduation of these talented animation graduates from the Durban University of Technology, to see how the short course we started two years ago has blossomed -and to learn that DUT is embarking on advancing it into a diploma in animation, then a degree!!

16/06/2024

Third day of the market (MIFA) today. Thousands of animators doing their thing. The energy here is incredible. I missed it! Great talks and panels.

08/05/2024

08/05/2024

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11/03/2024

A sincere thank you to everyone who has been on the thrilling, nerve-wrecking, exciting, heart-breaking, PHENOMENAL, creative beyond words, Rambo-solutions Katanimate animation journey here in Durban with us so far. It started as an idea in my garage at home, then grew to the Sydenham Community Centre until our studio home now at the KZN Film Commission offices. Gratitude, Light and Love to the people who walked through our doors and those who are still to come.

08/03/2024

Here's to highlighting and celebrating the resilience and accomplishments of diverse women worldwide.

07/03/2024

In episode 2 of 2022 Engen Pitch & Polish, the 2 remaining red-group contestants pitch . . . and 2 go home in the first elimination!🖥️ Website: https://www....

05/03/2024

Wishing you all a holly, jolly Christmas from all of us at Katanimate Animation Studio! May your day be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with your loved ones. Merry Christmas! 🎅🎁

05/03/2024

Celebrating our rich heritage and diverse culture today and every day! Let's honor our traditions, embrace our differences, and unite in celebration of our shared history. Happy Heritage Day! 🎉🌿

05/03/2024

We're passionate about empowering KZN artists through education and creativity! Recently, we hosted a workshop focused on stop motion animation. We shared insights, tips and tricks to spark the attendees' imagination! Stay tuned for more educational opportunities and let's continue to learn and grow together! Thank You for hosting us🚀📚

17/09/2023

15/09/2023

...and they're off! 10 excited interns from Katanimate Animation Studio flew to Johannesburg yesterday for AVI Jozi 2023 -the animation, visual effects and interactive festival happening this week at UJ. Thank you KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission. Today they will be visiting VFX power studio, Chocolate Tribe.

15/09/2023

2 DAYS before the exciting new South African local animation film, Headspace, is released in cinemas nationwide. The film will be in cinemas on Friday, 15 September 2023. Don't miss it!

01/09/2023

Catch our producer/CEO Clare Louis at the MIP Fame Week -Cape Town International Animation Festival starting on Monday. She is part of the line-up of speakers and will be speaking about our 3D animated TV show, Knittyville, how we're doing it here in Durban and sharing about open source.

09/08/2023

Celebrating women who are making a mark and breaking boundaries in the Animation and Art industry, let's celebrate their contributions in the industry