Events

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 […]

Explore the process of turning an idea into a visual story in this hands-on, collaborative workshop. Participants will work in small teams to develop an original story, explore basic narrative and visual storytelling principles, and translate their ideas into a short storyboard sequence. The workshop encourages creative thinking, collaboration and visual communication, with guidance from […]

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 […]

Discover how everyday objects can be transformed into sound effects for animation, games and film. This interactive session introduces the fundamentals of Foley and demonstrates how sound is recorded and synchronised with moving images. Participants will have the opportunity to select objects, experiment with creating sounds and record their own Foley in sync with a […]

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 Africa Accreditation to Attend)

Description: 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 […]

Join us for an engaging, hands-on drawing session exploring the fundamentals of drawing for animation. Participants will work through a series of guided exercises focused on gesture, movement, observation, proportion and character. The session encourages participants of all skill levels to draw freely and experiment with line, tone and form while capturing the energy, movement […]

Discover how everyday objects can be transformed into sound effects for animation, games and film. This interactive session introduces the fundamentals of Foley and demonstrates how sound is recorded and synchronised with moving images. Participants will have the opportunity to select objects, experiment with creating sounds and record their own Foley in sync with a […]

Explore the process of turning an idea into a visual story in this hands-on, collaborative workshop. Participants will work in small teams to develop an original story, explore basic narrative and visual storytelling principles, and translate their ideas into a short storyboard sequence. The workshop encourages creative thinking, collaboration and visual communication, with guidance from […]

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 […]