After The Passport of Mallam Ilia, which other African/Nigerian book would you love to see in animated form? #animation #Thepassportofmallamilia #africanstories #storytelling #ourstories
Magic Carpet Studios
Animation and Post-production
Lagos, Lagos State 2,779 followers
An Innovation Storytelling Company
About us
Magic Carpet is an innovation storytelling company committed to transforming the human consciousness by putting authentic African stories on the map of global entertainment. At magic carpet, our stories are born out of imagination, shaped by our authentic African experiences, and crafted by passionate artists and animators. We create culturally conscious works by pouring our soul into the films we make. The Studio kicked off operations officially in 2016 as a 2D animation studio but has expanded into games, cut out, 3D and all other forms of animation. We are keen on using innovative techniques such as AR and VR, 3d-hyper realistic animated films, oil painting aesthetics and CGI imagery to expand our stories. Magic Carpet has emerged as an award-winning animation studio, recognized for its numerous projects by several renounced institutions and festivals. The studio’s first feature film ‘The Passport of Mallam Ilia’ a 2D and 3D fusion film is currently in production. VISION Our vision is to place Africa at the center stage of the entertainment world through producing African themed blockbuster film
- Website
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http://magiccarpet.studio/
External link for Magic Carpet Studios
- Industry
- Animation and Post-production
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Lagos, Lagos State
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- 3D Animation, 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, Film and Motion, VFX, Mobile and PC Games, Stop-Motion Animation, Infographics, Web Videos, Content Creation, and Advertising
Locations
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Primary
Plot 18 Nike Art Gallery Road
Lagos, Lagos State 01, NG
Employees at Magic Carpet Studios
Updates
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Passport of Mallam Ilia Investment Update So far we have raised over $60k out of $500k, we have done an amazing job but we still have a long way to go. To help us reach our goal, kindly click the link below 👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/dReYKdCu #magiccarpet #animation #investment #thepassportofmallamilia #wefunder
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The Passport of Mallam Ilia growth challenge featuring our amazing Art Director chekwube okonkwo THEN VS NOW He has really come a long way and so have we 🙂 #animation #artdirector #magiccarpetstudios #magiccarpet #thepassportofmallamilia #growth #africanstories
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For Those Crazy Enough To Dream It all started about 8 years ago, when we decided to tell our own stories in our own way and like all great things, the journey has not been smooth but calm waters never produce skilled sailors and here we are today. 8 years down the road, we are creating a full length a full length animated feature film in Nigeria. We are Magic Carpet Studios. #magiccarpet #magiccarpetstudios #animation #storytelling #africanstories #animatedfeaturefilm
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What was your favorite cartoon as a kid? Tom and Jerry was always fascinating and Ed, Edd and Eddy as well. Which was your favorite cartoon as a kid? #animation #cartoon #storytelling #animatedseries
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Hollywood has always told their stories,who says we can't tell ours? In the spirit of our own stories, we have taken the bold step of telling the story of the Passport of Mallam Ilia and to complete this project and put it out for the world to see, we need your help. So far we have raised over $60k out of $500k. More help is needed and for only $200 you can help tell our story to the world. Click the link below to invest in The Passport of Mallam Ilia https://lnkd.in/dReYKdCu #magiccarpet #Thepassportofmallamilia #animation #featurefilm #storytelling #africanstories
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Stay expectant, we are still cooking Work is still very much in progress as we are determined to give our best production yet in our 2D Feature film, called The Passport of Mallam Ilia. #animation #thepassportofmallamilia #2Dfeaturefilm #magiccarpet
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We are currently at AFROPOLIS , which is a creative economy festival that runs from Saturday October 26th-Friday, November 1st, 2024. Time:10am-5pm Venue: J.Randle centre, Onikan, Lagos. Come,network and enjoy the creative industry of our wonderful continent. #afropolis #creative #creativeeconomy #lagos
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Watch out for the Premier Leon et le Professeur, which is the first Franco Nigerian short arthouse animation. This happens at Africa International Film Festival - AFRIFF This short animation tells the story of Leon, who is lost in the streets of Paris, a world traveler heartbroken and seeking solace. However, guided by his own restless heart, he wanders from one eccentric encounter to another crossing paths with Detective Makama and rekindling old lessons from his former math teacher, Professeur Hazan. With each step, he uncovers fragments of comfort, memories, and the allure of hope. Written by Francis Nebot, Philippe Razol Narrated by François Berléand (French version) Ronya Man (English version) Produced by Ferdy Adimefe, Francis Nebot Directed by chekwube okonkwo Artistic Direction by Duru Azubuike, Philippe Razol, chekwube okonkwo Storyboard Artist Ubana Blank.ink Composer Philippe Razol Produced by Magic Carpet Studios, Ifind Pictures, RMA Productions, Osiris Film & Entertainment With relentless support from the French Embassy in Nigeria since 2022, a proud sponsor of the Nigerian pavilion at MIFA, Annecy-Léon shines as the first Franco-Nigerian animation co-production selected at a major festival, bridging worlds, one animated journey at a time. #franconigerian #animation #shortarthouse #magiccarpet #afriff
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The Passport of Mallam Ilia train marches on, So far we have raised over $60,000, which we are thankful for. However, we still have about $440,000 to go. You can be a part of this train today for as little as $200. To invest or learn more about this project, kindly visit https://lnkd.in/dEfs-PvR To Learn more about our work, please visit our website https://magiccarpet.studio #animation #magiccarpetstudios #animatedmovie #Thepassportofmallamilia