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Attention: Studios – DISCOMICS Joburg
African comic book, game dev & animation studios are invited to join DISCOMICS Joburg umbrella.
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FUPiTOONS FESTIVAL 2018 @ JFF
African Animation Network partners with Joburg Film Festival for FUPiTOONS FESTIVAL 2018. Closing date for submissions: 12th October, 2018.
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Lagos Comic Con 2018 hosts Animation du Monde
Lagos Comic Con 2018 hosted final round of Annecy – MIFA Pitches Animation du Monde. The judges selected Garbage Boy & Trash Can and The Makerbolts.
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Creative Lab DEADLINE Extension
Creative Lab is looking for African animation talent, don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!
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Asylum 2018 hosts Animation du Monde
Asylum 2018 hosted the fourth round of the Pan-African Annecy – MIFA Pitches Animation du Monde. The judges selected Nini and The Next Rainbow.
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Punch Monkey Studios: Steering their Pilot
Andrew Phillips and Howard Fyvie’s interview felt like a class in comedy writing. They riff off ideas for jokes, funny characters, or situations. It’s way too early on a Saturday morning for most adults to have this much energy. But this is the childlike joy that they...
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Animation du Monde @ DISCOP Zanzibar
The third round of the Pan-African Annecy – MIFA Pitches Animation du Monde was contested at DISCOP Zanzibar. In the end the judges decision was unanimous and the 2 projects selected to compete in the continental final at DISCOMICS Joburg (in no particular order) are: My Friendly Tokoloshe & Hiraeth.
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FUPiTOONS adds 6th date FFAA Partnership
FUPiTOONS FESTiVAL, the first “Made in Africa for Kids” animated short film festival, adds a 6th date to its Pan-African Tour via a partnership with Association Ivoirienne du Film d’Animation (AIFA) and the Festival du Film d’Animation d’Abidjan (FFAA)
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Top 2 Animation du Monde @ ICON CGC
The expanded Pan-African footprint of the Annecy – MIFA Pitches Animation du Monde kicked off at ICON CGC.
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20 Best 3D Pens for Kids 2018
by Matthew on October 11, 2018 at 10:54 am
If your child is artistic and loves creating, as well as being a technology whizz, we’re sure that a 3D pen is on their wishlist. These little devices have become quite popular among adults and kids alike. Many 3D pens are a great family tool, allowing parents and kids to come together in a fun […] The post 20 Best 3D Pens for Kids 2018 appeared first on Pixelsmithstudios. […]
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Artist Highilight: Jarred Cramer
by Neal Strydom on September 18, 2018 at 12:36 pm
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Rico Schacherl Interview – A Legend in the Satire Cartoon World
by Ruan Smit on September 4, 2018 at 8:15 pm
Tell us more about yourself! My name is Rico Schacherl (full first name is actually Enrico), I was born in Linz, Austria and came to SA when I was 4 years old — live and work in Jozi from my home studio with my wife Danya who also works from home as a freelance book and copy […] The post Rico Schacherl Interview – A Legend in the Satire Cartoon World appeared first on Pixelsmithstudios. […]
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A Kayotic Encounter with Kyle ‘Kayhos’ Herring
by Neal Strydom on July 16, 2018 at 8:37 am
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Sam the Hedgehog needs your help in crowdfunding his film for Autism Acceptance!
by Ruan Smit on April 6, 2018 at 10:07 am
April is World Autism Awareness Month – and a proudly South African crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo is asking for contributions towards a short film on the topic of autism acceptance starring a unique little hedgehog called Sam. Conceived by Johannesburg-based animation studio MAAN Creative and writer Julia Smuts Louw, SAM THE HEDGEHOG is a short […] The post Sam the Hedgehog needs your help in crowdfunding his film for Autism Acceptance! appeared first on Pixelsmithstudios. […]
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5 Unique Life Lessons Video Games Have Taught Me
by Squid Mag on November 22, 2018 at 7:30 am
Dr. Charles, an avid gamer and medical doctor shares 5 unique takeaways he’s gotten from playing video games. The post 5 Unique Life Lessons Video Games Have Taught Me appeared first on Squid Mag. […]
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Comic Con Africa was a Massive Hit! – Bill Masuku
by Squid Mag on November 19, 2018 at 10:00 am
Comic book creator, Bill Masuku shares his experience as an artist, fan and guest speaker at Reed Pop’s massively marketed... The post Comic Con Africa was a Massive Hit! – Bill Masuku appeared first on Squid Mag. […]
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Squid Alley with Shika Odamtten – Many Styles to Create, Explore and Manipulate
by KaDi Tay on November 18, 2018 at 12:45 pm
Squid Alley interview with Julia Shika Odamtten, illustrator, designer, comic artist and fashion designer from Accra, Ghana. The post Squid Alley with Shika Odamtten – Many Styles to Create, Explore and Manipulate appeared first on Squid Mag. […]
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Garbage Boy and Trash Can Wins Cartoon Network Africa’s Creative Lab Competition
by KaDi Tay on November 17, 2018 at 5:09 pm
Ridwan Shades Moshood’s Garbage Boy and Trash Can has been announced as the winner of the first-ever Cartoon Network Africa Creative Lab... The post Garbage Boy and Trash Can Wins Cartoon Network Africa’s Creative Lab […]
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In Memory of Stan Lee – African Artists Pay Tribute
by KaDi Tay on November 15, 2018 at 6:00 pm
There hasn’t been a more iconic, feisty and inspiring character than Stan Lee in comic books and pop-culture and we... The post In Memory of Stan Lee – African Artists Pay Tribute appeared first on Squid Mag. […]
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