How a global creative renaissance is powering Islamic values-inspired animation
Children’s animation centered around Islamic values has passed the tipping point in terms of growth and demand, undergoing a dramatic shift in recent years. The once-esoteric, media outlier has expanded from a niche space into one of the fastest growing segments of the global industry.
The visibility is long overdue, given its under-representation for decades – according to a 2021 study, less than 2% among 8,500 characters from 200 major films spanning the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, were Muslim.
A surge in demand has paved the way for new platforms, studios, and creators, boosted by growing interest from Muslim households and streamers, investments from deep Gulf pockets, and new production hubs in Southeast Asia.
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