CTIAF x DFM
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 […]
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Events for October 10, 2026
CTIAF X DFM – Building Africa’s Animation Ecosystem: From Talent to Industry
Africa has the talent. We have training institutions, emerging studios, experienced freelancers and a growing pool of skilled graduates. What we don't have yet is a coordinated industry infrastructure to […]
CTIAF X DFM – Beyond the Festival Circuit: Who Is Watching African Animation?
Africa is producing ambitious, award-winning animation; but who is commissioning it, who is watching it, and where does it find an audience beyond the festival circuit? With much of the […]
CTIAF X DFM – Screening: Best of CTIAF 2026 African Roots Selection Vol. 1
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 […]
CTIAF X DFM – Small Studios, Big Stories: Can Independent Animation Be a Business?
Films like Flow demonstrate that ambitious animation doesn't have to depend on blockbuster budgets. Across Africa, small studios are already producing distinctive, beautifully crafted films against modest budgets. Can we […]
CTIAF X DFM – Grit and Resilience: The Journey of Never Giving Up
This panel will explore the challenges of sustaining independent creative projects. Through real experiences, industry professionals will discuss the value of perseverance, the lessons learned from setbacks, and when it […]
CTIAF X DFM – Networking Session: Innovate. Animate. Elevate. From Cape Town Studio to Global Market
No single studio builds a global animation hub alone - a cluster does. Cape Town is home to studios sitting at every point on the spectrum, from service and outsourcing […]