Research
Mapping the ecosystem and identifying sector needs.
About TanzAnimation
Strengthening Tanzania's animation ecosystem.Training. Exchange. Research.
A Tanzanian–Danish collaboration strengthening skills, networks, visibility and opportunities for Tanzanian animators, studios and creative professionals.
Focus areas
Where TanzAnimation invests.
Four connected areas help turn individual talent into a stronger, more visible and more sustainable animation sector.
Training
Supporting skills development for animators and creative professionals.
Creative Exchange
Connecting Tanzanian and Danish partners through collaboration.
Industry Growth
Building visibility, networks and long-term opportunities.
Our first project
Building business and nurturing creative talent.
Film Lab Zanzibar initiated the first TanzAnimation event together with The Animation Workshop, Denmark. Working with peers from AIDI, TAI and Triggerfish, the partners developed a pilot workshop for Tanzanian producers, animators and educators.
The programme combined animation art expression with business development and production management. Participants explored how Tanzanian animation can develop its own visual identity while strengthening skills in fundraising, budgeting, co-production, cross-border distribution and the global animation business.
Our second project
Research, residency and original IP development.
TanzAnimation 2 builds on the successful 2022 pilot to support new career opportunities, sustainable industry growth and a flourishing creative economy. Funded through GLOBUS under the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is a long-term partnership connecting Tanzanian and Danish institutions.
Practical animation training in Tanzania
Hands-on workshops in animation, storytelling, character design, production and business skills.
Exchange between Tanzanian and Danish creatives
Joint projects, mentoring and knowledge sharing build networks and long-term collaboration.
Residency in Denmark
Selected Tanzanian talent joins a practical residency at The Animation Workshop / VIA University College in Denmark.
Sector research and R&D
Surveys, interviews and experimentation identify opportunities and support original Tanzanian IP.
Research and development
Evidence for a stronger, more original animation sector.
Research is built into the programme so training and exchange respond to real industry needs. Surveys, interviews and collaborative testing help identify skill gaps, market opportunities and practical barriers facing Tanzanian creators.
This R&D approach turns sector evidence into useful recommendations while supporting experimentation, original Tanzanian intellectual property and stronger pathways from learning to professional production.
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The people behind the programme
Local knowledge. International exchange.
Core team
Ian Tarimo
Tai School of Creatives
Charlotte Gisse
Film Lab Zanzibar
Gwamaka Mwabuka
Tai Studios
Morten Thorning
Creative Viborg
Prof. Martin Mhando
Film Lab Zanzibar
Hatib Madudu
Film Lab Zanzibar
Facilitators
Phillip Piaget
The Animation Workshop
Anaeli Kihunrwa
AIDI
Tshepo Moche
Triggerfish
Partners
Collaborating across Tanzania and the world.
