Honoured to have been seen and acknowledged at this year’s AfroAnimation Summit , this is for the dreamers! Joel Matladi Clyde Beech Jeani V. Jaradlea Kloppers Thabiso Motsoeneng sifiso motaung . . #Blacknativestudios #animation #africananimation #2danimation
Blacknative Studios
Animation and Post-production
Johanessburg, Gauteng 855 followers
DREAM. CREATE. CONQUER
About us
Blacknative Studios is an animation studio based in South Africa, founded by a visionary creative fueled by the passion for crafting content tailored to captivate your targeted audience. Our studio specializes in creating captivating animation content from advertising, films, music videos & children's content. Our mission is to celebrate and showcase the rich diversity and cultural heritage of African communities through our artistic endeavors, delivering meaningful and engaging content that resonates with audiences worldwide. Our dedicated team members share a profound love for storytelling and a keen eye for breathtaking visuals. Get in touch with us so we can dream, create and conquer.
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www.Blacknative.co.za
External link for Blacknative Studios
- Industry
- Animation and Post-production
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Johanessburg, Gauteng
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2019
- Specialties
- Animation and Video editing
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Johanessburg, Gauteng 2193, ZA
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Ubuntu has been selected as a finalist for this year’s AfroAnimation Summit which will be screamed at AmC theatre in Burnank,CA . Congratulations to the entire team. Let’s take this one home. Joel Matladi Clyde Beech Thabiso Motsoeneng sifiso motaung Jeani V. Keiara Reddy @goblination Deon Lodewick Jaradlea Kloppers @upstanding_productions @otso_fifi #blacknativestudios #animation #2danimation #afroanimation2026
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CREATING BELIEVABLE CHARACTERS: PART 2 FEATURING FRIENDS OF THE STUDIO: Joel Matladi Clyde Beech Jeani V. sifiso motaung Keiara Reddy SANDILE MLAMBO #Animation #blacknativestudios #2danimation #africananimation
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BLACKNATIVE X HEATSEEKERS FILM FEST 2026 Joel Matladi and Jeani V. at the Heatseekers 2026 film fest for Ubuntu . . . #Blacknativestudios #animation #africaanimation #2danimation
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MORE FROM UBUNTU Watch Ubuntu: https://lnkd.in/dy_Atexc Making Ubuntu: https://lnkd.in/dV8tX66x WRITER/DIRECTOR: Joel Matladi PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kgomotso Mashilo-Radebe & Nkamoheleng Mashoshoe EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Chris Chatmon ANIMATION DIRECTOR: sifiso motaung ANIMATION: Sifiso Motaung / Sandile “Goblination” Mlambo / Joel Cyzo Matladi / Jeani V. CLEANUP: Thabiso Motsoeneng / Jeani Varty / Sifiso Motaung / Sandile “Goblination” Mlambo FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY & ANIMATION: Sandile “Goblination” Mlambo VIDEO EDITOR, ART DIRECTOR, LAYOUT POSING, VFX & COMPING: Joel ” Cyzo” Matladi CHARACTER DESIGN: Tagnen Josephs LAYOUT POSING: Joel ” Cyzo” Matladi STORYBOARD/ANIMATIC: Clyde Beech STORYBOARD REVISION: Jeani Varty / Sandile “Goblination” Mlambo LAYOUT DESIGN: Deon Lodewick / Jaradlea Kloppers BACKGROUND COLOR & CONCEPT ART: Clyde Beech SOUND DESIGN: Pete O'Donoghue #animation #2danimation #backgrounddesign #layoutdesign #blacknativestudios #africananimation
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BUILDING NEW OAKLAND: PART 2 Featuring Friend of the studio Clyde Beech #animation #blacknativestudios #2danimation #backgrounddesign
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FAVOURITE MOMENTS FROM UBUNTU: PART 2 Watch Ubuntu: https://lnkd.in/dy_Atexc Making Ubuntu: https://lnkd.in/dV8tX66x WRITER/DIRECTOR: Joel Matladi PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kgomotso Mashilo-Radebe & Nkamoheleng Mashoshoe EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Chris Chatmon ANIMATION DIRECTOR: sifiso motaung ANIMATION: sifiso motaung / Sandile “Goblination” Mlambo / Joel Cyzo Matladi / Jeani Varty CLEANUP: Thabiso Motsoeneng / Jeani Varty / Sifiso Motaung / Sandile “Goblination” Mlambo FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY & ANIMATION: Sandile “Goblination” Mlambo VIDEO EDITOR, ART DIRECTOR, LAYOUT POSING, VFX & COMPING: Joel ” Cyzo” Matladi CHARACTER DESIGN: Tagnen Josephs LAYOUT POSING: Joel ” Cyzo” Matladi STORYBOARD/ANIMATIC: Clyde Beech STORYBOARD REVISION: Jeani V. / Sandile “Goblination” Mlambo LAYOUT DESIGN: Deon Lodewick / Jaradlea Kloppers BACKGROUND COLOR & CONCEPT ART: Clyde Beech SOUND DESIGN: Pete O'Donoghue #blacknativestudios #2danimation #johburg #animation #southafrica #newoakland
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Creating Believable Characters Part 1. Featuring friend of the studio Sandile Mlambo WATCH UBUNTU: https://lnkd.in/dy_Atexc MAKING UBUNTU: https://lnkd.in/dV8tX66x #blacknativestudios #2danimation #behindthescenes #animation #characterdesign
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Blacknative Studios reposted this
Beautifully animated by Jeani V., this shot shows a simple moment in the everyday lives of Nicole and her son. Watch Ubuntu: https://lnkd.in/dy_Atexc How we made Ubuntu: https://lnkd.in/dV8tX66x #2danimation #blacknativestudios #animation #africananimation
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Blacknative Studios reposted this
This is how we built the world of New Oakland, featuring Friend of the studio Clyde Beech WATCH UBUNTU: https://lnkd.in/dy_Atexc HOW WE MADE UBUNTU: https://lnkd.in/dV8tX66x #animation #2danimation #blacknativestudios #johburg #oakland