A significant milestone in international animation has been reached as Toei Animation and the Nigerian studio CR Motion+ have entered a joint production agreement. This collaboration will focus on creating an animated short film titled The Storyteller: Dawn of Legend. The partnership was facilitated by the TAIDO Project, an initiative managed by Arc & Beyond and the Japan External Trade Organization. Since 2025, this program has supported African studios through professional mentorship and industry networking events, such as the TAIDO African Animation Award held earlier this year. By connecting creators across borders, the project aims to foster sustainable creative ecosystems and long-term commercial relationships between Japanese and African animation professionals. This development marks a shift from talent development toward active co-production. What genres or storytelling themes would you like to see explored in this new cross-continental collaboration? Source: MarketScreener…
