Call for Applications
An AI animation production workshop
for mid-level 2D/3D animators
The Creation Africa – Kenya project is supported by the French Government, through the Fonds Equipe France funding facility, and aims to support and accompany young Kenyan creatives and institutions in the development and realization of innovative projects in the digital space and strengthen technical and entrepreneurial skills.
This Creation Africa call for applications is open to mid-level 2D/3D animators who have a working knowledge of animation production, a portfolio demonstrating past work and would like to integrate AI tools into their animation pipeline. As this is a project-based learning model, the applicant must have at least two developed story ideas and basic proficiency with creation tools.
By the end of the hands-on workshop, the participants will be able to
➡️ Deliver a cohesive IP package – treatment, visuals, animatic -ready for pitches.
➡️ Reduce development time by up to 50% with AI-enabled workflows.
➡️ Gain skills in prompt engineering and collaborative AI tools.
➡️ Benefit from AI-powered ideation and prototyping.
🔞 Kenyans, 18 yrs and above.
👩🏾💻 Mid-level 2D/3D animators, curious to explore AI tools to transform the creative process.
⏰ Available to fully participate from 10am to 4pm daily, Monday to Friday, from 3rd to 14th November, at the Alliance Française de Nairobi.
🖥️ Familiarity with digital tools (Adobe Première, After Effects or Blender).
📃 Working knowledge of animation fundamentals (storyboarding, digital illustration and editing).
✍🏾 Ability to conceive original stories, characters and visual styles.
🧠 Collaborative mindset.
💻 A mid-range laptop.
📝 Two one-page story briefs
📜 Portfolio quality
✍🏾 Relevant experience
💪🏾 Motivation
➡️ Statement of interest: describing your animation practice, and why you want to join the workshop.
➡️ Portfolio links to previous animation work.
➡️ Résumé/CV.
➡️ Concept note: a 200-to-300-word synopsis outlining the idea of a one-minute teaser or short film, highlighting how the AI tools might support story development, visuals, music or voice.
🧠 Learn about current AI tools for ideation, concept art, and visual development.
🖥️ Explore AI-assisted animation workflows.
🔊 Experiment with AI-driven sound design, voice generation, and editing tools.
🗣️ Discuss ethical considerations and the impact of AI on creative industries.
📄 Prototype short animation sequences using AI-based tools.
Shadrack Munene is a creative architect and systems designer who builds practical tools, workflows, and AI-powered pipelines that help solo creators and studios craft compelling narratives at scale. With over 10 years in animation, from story development to technical execution and final delivery, he converts constraints into advantages and time into results. He focuses on bridging craft and technology to democratize cinematic storytelling through efficient, ethical, and sustainable production.
🗓️ 3 October 2025
Call opens
🗓️ 17 October 2025
Submission deadline
🗓️ 24 October 2025
Selected candidates notified
🗓️ 3-14 November 2025
Full-day, Monday to Friday, in-person training at the Alliance Française de Nairobi
