Why the World Needs Global South Animation | Marwa Jamil

Animation from the Global South is growing. But most of the world still has not seen the full depth of its stories, styles, languages, and creative identity. In this episode of Global Southing, we speak with Marwa Jamil, Founder of Animation House Studio, about the future of animation in the Arab world and across the Global South. The conversation explores why authentic storytelling matters more than copying Western formats, how animation can preserve culture and language, and why the region still faces challenges around funding, awareness, training, and creative infrastructure. Tune in to learn: → Why animation production in the Global South is still emerging → How authentic local stories can travel beyond borders → Why copying Western styles limits creative identity → What it really takes to produce animation from scratch → How AI can support animation without replacing originality → Why short-form content is creating new opportunities for animators → How language, culture, and accents can shape children’s media → Why the future of Global South animation is promising Key Moments 00:00 Introduction to Global Southing 01:03 Why animation in the Global South still struggles to scale 05:00 The need for original styles, not copied Western influence 10:54 The real process behind animation production 15:58 How global platforms are opening doors for animators 21:15 Why short-form content can work for animation 29:05 Language, culture, and identity in kids’ animation 40:29 AI, virtual worlds, and the future of animation Follow Global Southing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-southing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalsouthing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalsouthing