Batch collaborates with Tendril for its first community film project
"This film captures the essence of who we are at Batch—a community driven by a passion for animation, visual storytelling, and growth," it noted.
Batch, a community of young motion designers from all across Africa, united by a shared passion for animation and visual storytelling, has released a film introducing its community, marking an exciting new chapter in its story.
The film, which was made in collaboration with Tendril, a leading studio based in Toronto, debuted at its first community event. “Recently the artists from Batch and Tendril came together to create a film that introduces who we are at Batch,” it noted in its announcement. “Batch is more than a collective—it’s a journey, a place of growth, and a nurturing ground where creativity flourishes.”
It added, “This film captures the essence of who we are at Batch—a community driven by a passion for animation, visual storytelling, and growth.”
“The coin symbolises each member of Batch, representing individuals from diverse backgrounds, across geographical boundaries and with unique skill sets coming together to learn, grow and refine their talents,” it explained. “It reflects a collaborative community that shares a common dedication to excellence in design, whether it’s in 2D illustration, 3D animation, or other creative forms.”
It noted that “the Portal represents the transformative journey each member of Batch undertakes in their pursuit of design excellence and realizing their creative ambitions,” adding that “By inviting every collaborator to design their own version of the Portal, we celebrate the diversity within the team while highlighting our collective commitment to shared goals. This symbolises not only personal growth but also the unity and passion that drive Batch as a vibrant community of motion designers across Africa.”
Olamide Rowland, Founder of Batch wrote, “These past few weeks have been unreal. I got the chance to direct a project I’ve wanted to work on for years—in collaboration with Studio Tendril, a company that has always inspired my motion design career, and Batch Motion, the motion design community I’ve been building for the past two years.”
He added, “Going into this, I was excited but also nervous — It’s one thing to have a vision in your head, but it’s another to trust others to help you bring it to life.
“I quickly realised that leading a project like this meant learning to let go, trusting the team I was working with, and, most importantly, trusting myself.”
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While the project was creatively directed by Rowland, it was brought to life by collaboration between members of the Batch community and the Tendril team. “This project was a true collaboration between the talents at Batch and Studio Tendril,” it noted.
“By working together, each group contributed their unique strengths to shape the design and animation of the film. The collaborative process ensured that every aspect of the project was infused with diverse perspectives, making it not only inclusive but also a reflection of the collective creativity within both teams.”
According to the project credits, over 20 people were involved in the project. Batch community collaborators include Olutoyese Ekanola, Tunji Adenaya, Titilope Ogunnubi, Chizzy James, Tolu Olusesan, Firdaussi Shehu, Favour Igbinedion, Joshua Ojigi, Daniel Izebor, Joseph Omabuwa, Chisom Emeka, Olawole Adaja, Marvelous Samuel, Victor Odejobi, and Ayomide (Dejavu).
Tendril team members who provided support include Murilo Martarello (Art direction), Juliana Custódio and Luan Rossi dos Santos (3D Animation), and Leo Mateus and Branko Jass (Executive Creative Direction).
Music and sound design was done by QB SOUND while Ayomide Olude handled production.
