Format : 13X13'
Target : Kids from 5 years
Genre : Tales and legends, Stories
Technique : 3D Animation
Statut: In Developpement
Production : STUDIO MUSS
The "griot" storyteller of africa
Papiwatta is a humorous griot who, along with his animal friends, immerses us in a captivating and enchanting world of myths and legends through new African tales and folklore.
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With a playful style that mixes humor, rhythm, and melodies, he shares the stories of heroes and kingdoms from the past.
A Unique Concept
The 3D animation series "Papiwatta" stands out for its educational, inspiring, and warm tone. Each episode imparts life lessons and moral values through the stories told by Papiwatta, the African storyteller. The kind and respectful interactions between Papiwatta and his animal friends, accented with light humor, create a friendly and engaging atmosphere for children.
A Colorful Style
The visual style of the series is characterized by vibrant colors and detailed settings that highlight the beauty of African culture. The characters are stylized and expressive, reflecting their distinctive traits. Each episode follows a coherent structure with an introduction of the theme, a discussion among the animals, and the narration of a relevant story by Papiwatta. Traditional music and Papiwatta's soothing narration enrich the overall experience, creating a captivating cultural immersion.
A continent rich in cultural, historical, artistic and mythical resources
In traditional African societies, knowledge and customs were passed down orally from generation to generation. The "griot" is the figure who plays this role and preserves the rites and customs. He is the guardian of the stories of kings and kingdoms, as well as myths and legends, sharing these tales with children gathered under the baobab tree.
Discovering traditional African musical instruments
In each episode, Papiwatta introduces the audience to a traditional African musical instrument, blending sounds that mix tradition and modernism.
Lean production
The series will be produced using AI motion capture and 3D real-time rendering. Unlike traditional production methods, this approach will enable faster production and higher quality animations with a smaller team.
The 3D Real-time for a fast production
"The 13 episodes can be produced in one year using 3D real-time rendering. This is made possible by utilizing Unreal Engine in our production pipeline."
Main characters relation size
Kizou
Kami
Kumbis
Natou
Tipo
papiwatta
PAPIWATTA
As the main narrator, Papiwatta introduces each episode with a question or debate on an important theme. He uses discussions with his animal friends to find an African tale or legend, as well as stories of African kings, that perfectly illustrates the day's theme. His wisdom and deep knowledge of African culture make him the central guide of the series.
KIZOU
Kizou is always the first to share his opinion when a debate begins. With his sharp eye and quick wit, he often brings interesting and prompt perspectives, which help steer the discussions. Agile and curious, Kizou brings important news and often helps define the day's theme through his observations of the outside world. His role is to initiate discussions and ask questions that stimulate debate.
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KUMBIS
With his great wisdom, Kumbis brings deep reflections and historical or philosophical considerations to the debates. His knowledge of the stars and ancient traditions allows him to connect the stories told by Papiwatta to more universal life lessons. He often provides historical and scientific perspectives that enrich the debate and help to identify the appropriate theme.
KAMI
Energetic and full of life, Kami brings humor and a playful perspective to the debates. His creative and ingenious nature often helps the group find innovative or unexpected solutions to the issues raised. Mischievous and imaginative, Kami suggests playful and inventive themes. His sense of humor and ingenuity help untangle discussions and come up with creative solutions to the problems posed by the other characters.
TIPO
Representing the mysterious and unknown, Tipo often poses questions that explore the hidden aspects of the discussed themes. His love for adventure and the night adds a dimension of exploration and discovery.
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NATOU
Natou, with her calm wisdom, offers practical advice and lessons in patience. She often refers to ancient legends and traditions to provide thoughtful and considered solutions in discussions. Known for her wisdom and long memory, Natou brings themes related to patience, perseverance, and tradition. She frequently helps connect the discussions to ancient legends and traditional values.
In the first episode, Papiwatta tells us the story of a young shepherd.
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Baydi always accompanied his father, who led the herd of cattle to the open fields where the grass was abundant. But one day, his father fell ill, and Baydi faced the challenging task of leading the animals to the green fields on his own. He must rise to the occasion and show courage and responsibility, as this place is filled with dangers and mythical creatures.
