Triggerfish Plants U.K. Flag In Bristol, Expands Talent Pipeline With BBC Ignite

Africa’s leading animation studio, Triggerfish, has selected the city of Bristol to host its previously announced expansion into the U.K., further reinforcing the city’s status as one of Europe’s key animation hubs.

Cape Town-founded Triggerfish is best known for its work on projects like Disney’s Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, Netflix’s Supa Team 4, and the phenomenal Star Wars: Visions episode “Aau’s Song.” The company will operate from a new facility in the Royal Talbot Buildings in Bristol city centre.

The studio cited Bristol’s deep animation legacy, creative energy, and proximity to London as key factors in the decision. Natalie Adams, SVP of business development at Triggerfish, explained in a release:

Establishing a base in Bristol was a natural choice given the city’s rich storytelling heritage and longstanding reputation for animation excellence. The move strengthens our operations in the UK and reflects our ambition to build a premium animation facility that harnesses the exceptional creative talent based in the city and surrounding areas.

Triggerfish’s Bristol base also signals a deeper investment in U.K. talent development. Triggerfish has joined the BBC Ignite programme, which supports emerging animation creators with funding and development opportunities, positioning the studio as a key partner in shaping the next wave of British animation voices.

Local leadership was similarly enthusiastic about the studio’s announcement, citing it as a major boost to the regional economy. Helen Godwin, mayor of the West of England, said:

“I am delighted to welcome Triggerfish to the West of England, the country’s fastest-growing regional economy. The creative industries are a key sector for our future, so an award-winning global studio choosing our part of the world for their UK base is a real vote of confidence in our Growth Strategy. Bristol and the wider West are already world-renowned for animation and, with the support of Invest Bristol & Bath and partners across our region, this is a natural fit for Triggerfish. Working together with the wider cultural sector and investing our £25 million Creative Places Growth Fund, we will continue to create new jobs and opportunities for local people.

While the Bristol office will function as a creative hub, Triggerfish will maintain its distributed production model, with most U.K. staff working remotely.