CTIAF X DFM – Screening: Best of CTIAF 2026 African Roots Selection Vol. 2
October 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Welcome to the Best of CTIAF 2026: African Roots Short Film Selection. This curated showcase celebrates the profound depth, vibrant diversity, and unstoppable evolution of African and diaspora storytelling. Spanning traditional hand-drawn 2D, intricate stop-motion, rare pinscreen experimentation, and cutting-edge 3D/CGI hybrids, this collection bridges continental heritage with global perspectives.
From the bustling streets of New Oakland to the mystical waterways of West Africa, and into the far reaches of a divided galaxy, these films explore resilience, identity, and the community ties that bind us. Through these diverse voices, we witness the power of animation to heal, inspire, and transcend boundaries.