Studio Spotlight: Go behind the scenes with Dianne Makings of Fancy Horse Studios as she shares the making of their latest CG animation for the Karoo Origins Fossil Centre. QnA welcome!
Experience a vibrant showcase of African animation! This collection of short films celebrates diverse stories and styles—from 2D and 3D to stop motion and motion graphics.Glisten - Joel "Cyzo" Matladi & Mogau KekanaThaba Ye - Leroy Le RouxThe Monster who came to Tea- Tulips and ChimneysKalk Bay Fisherman- CTIAF trailerPurr Factory- Alan Farber & Johan […]
Join us for a laid-back networking lunch—great food, great company, and plenty of chances to connect with fellow creatives.
Meet filmmaker Claye Edou who will be available to answer all questions around his second animated feature film, The Mystery of Waza.
Experience a vibrant showcase of African animation! This collection of short films celebrates diverse stories and styles—from 2D and 3D to stop motion and motion graphics. Glisten - Joel "Cyzo" Matladi & Mogau KekanaThaba Ye - Leroy Le RouxThe Monster who came to Tea- Tulips and Chimneys/ Guy Manwaring (Live action)Kalk Bay Fisherman- CTIAF trailerPurr […]
Chill out with ice cream and great conversation at this fun networking event. Meet fellow creatives in a relaxed, tasty setting.Opportunity to network over ice cream and drinks
Get Ready for an unforgettable night of creativity and surprises at this year's CTIAF Student Animation Awards!Meet us at 7pm for delicious mocktailsRSVP Link
high-energy, 48-hour creative challenge where animators, artists, and storytellers come together to build their portfolios, collaborate, and get noticed by industry professionals. Grab your spot, power up your creativity, and be part of the action!Applications Closed! Let's get ready to JAM!
Brought to you by the Cape Town International Animation Festival in partnership with SAE Institute Johannesburg Get hands-on with the creative process through a series of interactive workshops exploring storytelling, animation, games, drawing and sound. Whether you're a complete beginner or already creatively inclined, come along, experiment with new skills and make something of your […]
Discover the fundamentals of pixel art in this hands-on creative workshop. Participants will explore character design, silhouettes, colour and simple shading techniques while creating their own unique pixel art character. A fun introduction to the visual language of pixel art and game character creation.(Requires Comic Con accreditation to attend)
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 […]
Discover the best of contemporary European animation through FAN – Festivals Animation Network, a collaboration between five leading animation festivals across Portugal, Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Spain. This international shorts programme brings together bold auteur films and exciting work from emerging filmmakers, offering Comic Con audiences a window into the diversity, creativity and cultural richness […]
