TIM KELLER.

About

Hello, I’m Tim Keller — an Animation Producer with a background in software development. I live in Cape Town with my wife, two kids, and our beagles, Peach and Luigi.

I work at Sunrise Animation Studios in Noordhoek, Cape Town. I’ve helped produce shows including Team Jay, Jungle Beat, The Explorers, and Munki and Trunk. I produced Jungle Beat: The Movie (Netflix, 2021) and have recently completed its sequel.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Psychology from the University of Cape Town. I spent several years working as a software developer and development manager before moving full-time into animation production.

I’ve had a lifelong passion for technology, media, and the creative arts. I’m an avid photographer and love travelling in search of visual inspiration. Animation sits squarely at the intersection of these interests — and I still find it remarkable that I get to make cartoons for a living.

Official Bio

Tim Keller is an animation producer based in Cape Town, South Africa, and a senior leader at Sunrise Animation Studios. With over a decade of experience in animated television and feature production, he has worked across development, production, and delivery on globally distributed content.

Tim is best known for his work on the Jungle Beat franchise, producing five seasons of the award-winning series broadcast in more than 150 countries. He also played a key role in launching the Jungle Beat YouTube channel, which has grown into one of the world’s most-watched animation channels.

In features, Tim produced Jungle Beat: The Movie (2021, Netflix Original) and its sequel, Jungle Beat 2: The Past (2025). Most recently, he produced the animated feature DAVID (2025), which has been released internationally and has received strong audience and critical response for its storytelling, craft, and ambition.

In addition to his feature work, Tim has produced the Young David short film series (2023) and continues to oversee long-form and series projects at Sunrise. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Psychology from the University of Cape Town, and his work sits at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and creative leadership.

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