![]() ![]() This is the first animated series Smal or Heavens has created and we got the chance to sit down with the duo to talk about the personal stories that inspired different episodes, why they chose to keep some inconsistency in the hand-drawn 2D animation, and how they hope Kiff encourages other South African animators and writers.īut first, take a look at the Kiff series trailer: Smal also writes and co-produces the original songs in the series. In addition to their creative roles, Smal and Heavens both voice characters in the show – Smal is Principal Secretary, the principal of Table Town School, and Heavens is Helen, the school's drama teacher. The two creatives first met while working at South African animation studios on shows like Seal Team. Heavens, who heads Kiff’s comedy writing, has worked on DreamWork’s The Mighty Ones, Disney’s Space Chickens in Space, and Nickelodeon’s Moosebox. Smal, who also serves as an animator, writer, and storyboard artist on the show, is previously known for his work on animated series like Team Jay, Boxed Warriors, Florrie’s Dragons, and Caillou. Inspired by the people and places Heavens and Smal experienced growing up in Cape Town, South Africa, each half-hour episode is comprised of two 11-minute stories and includes a new original song. The buddy-comedy series follows optimistic squirrel Kiff Chatterley and her chill bunny bestie Barry Buns as they navigate school, relationships, and their often-eccentric community in Table Town, a world where animals and magical oddballs tackle day-to-day life together. The show, produced by Titmouse, is developed and executive produced by South African creators Nic Smal and Lucy Heavens. Kiff, named after the show’s nutty main character, is the latest 2D animated series is now playing on Disney Channel and Disney XD, and streaming on Disney+. She’s a magic-wielding, party-crashing, history-making squirrel, leaving plenty of destruction in her wake while also offering viewers valuable coming-of-age life lessons.
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