Two day programme brings together the animation and film industries to explore how Africa can build a sustainable animation ecosystem The Cape Town International Animation Festival (CTIAF) is deepening its partnership with Durban FilmMart (DFM), bringing two days of dedicated animation industry programming to Durban.Register for Durban FilmMart today!
Entertainment is no longer confined to a single screen or format. Film, animation, gaming and immersive experiences are increasingly part of a connected entertainment ecosystem. This talk explores the common ground between these industries; how they approach world-building, character and narrative. We also discuss how gaming and immersive experiences can expand an existing IP beyond […]
African animation studios are caught between two funding worlds. They may have the talent, experience and ambition to grow, but lack the capital needed to build permanent creative teams, develop original IP and take on larger, more commercial projects. Grants can support individual projects but rarely provide the runway to build a sustainable studio, while […]
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 […]
The world increasingly says it wants African stories. The problem is that wanting them, developing them, showcasing them and actually commissioning them are four very different things. Creators are being encouraged to be authentic while simultaneously being asked to make their authenticity commercially legible to someone else's audience. Four creators discuss where they hold the […]
An interactive workshop and ‘heartical’ conversation, bringing women in African animation and gaming together to look beyond the usual industry conversations and towards each other. Through playful prompts and shared stories, we’ll uncover what connects us and what quietly holds us back. We’ll leave with new connections, different perspectives and shared insights. To begin building […]
Curious about how animation could bring your project to life? Join us for a fast-paced introduction to the animation production process, designed to demystify how it all works and where you can fit into the process.Following the presentation, meet representatives from eight different animation studios. Each studio will be available to discuss your project, answer […]
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 […]
Join us for the Annual CTIAF Student Awards! Show casing the Best student works from 2025 Graduates and Matric Learners.
