SA children series launch

NICKTOONS, DStv channel 308, and a local animation studio, Sunrise Productions, are proud to announce their first South African animation series.

Munki and Trunk, a dialogue-free 3D programme for children aged 4 to 7, will be coming to TV screens in South Africa from Monday at 5.15pm.

Munki is a vine-swinging force of nature, hungry for bananas and adventure.

Trunk is a big-hearted elephant who loves to nurture and play.

They explore their world, facing fears and helping friends along the way.

The Nickelodeon channels are passionate about supporting local production for content, and this animation paves the way to showcase South African industry talent and storytelling.

Munki and Trunk is a great African story, with themes of friendship and wholesome, child-friendly edutainment.

Sunrise Productions is a local production company with a full-service animation studio based in Cape Town. Launched in 1998, Sunrise made an impact on the world of media with the release of the first-ever feature-length stop motion animation to come out of Africa.

Munki and Trunk is written and directed by Sam Wilson, with Tim Keller as producer for Sunrise Productions.

“Munki and Trunk is a beautifully crafted series, with wonderful character designs and brilliantly funny storylines.

“At Sunrise there’s an intense focus on quality, from the storytelling and the animation right down to the moss on the rocks in the background. We are delighted to premiere on Nicktoons,” said Keller.