by African Animation Network | Oct 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
African Animation Network partners with Joburg Film Festival for FUPiTOONS FESTIVAL 2018.
– FUPI: Swahili, adjective; meaning: “SHORT”
FUPiTOONS FESTiVAL 2018 – Poster design by Comfort Arthur
Africa’s first- Made in Africa for Kids– animation short film festival, FUPiTOONS FESTiVAL returns in 2018 presented by the African Animation Network (AAN) in partnership with the Joburg Film Festival (JFF). The second edition of FUPiTOONS FESTiVAL will be screened at Cinema Nouveau Rosebank during JFF and will tour Africa in 2019. The first edition of FUPiTOONS FESTiVAL (2017) will have toured 9 events across the continent by the end of October 2018.
According to Nick Wilson, Head of Projects & Content at AAN; “The aim of FUPiTOONS FESTiVAL is twofold; firstly, we’re creating a platform for African animation to be celebrated and, secondly, we’re attempting to develop audience for African animated content across the continent. We have strategically partnered with JFF to screen during their festival to reach a wider cinema going audience and furthermore, with JFF running parallel to DISCOP Markets, we’re targeting key decision makers in African broadcasting. Thereafter, in 2019, FUPiTOONS FESTiVAL will tour across our partner footprint in Africa owing to the resounding success of the 2018 tour.”
“We’re excited to place a focus on animation at this year’s edition of JFF” continued, Tim Mangwedi, Producer of JFF. “FUPiTOONS FESTiVAL is a great initiative and we’re looking forward to creating a platform for African animation within the wider narrative of a film festival“.
Award winning animation director and Festival Director of FUPiTOONS FESTiVAL, Comfort Arthur of Ghana, had the following to say; “Africa is rich in talent and creativity. Unfortunately, owing to financial constraints, the bulk of African animation is short-form. Thus, having a platform like FUPiTOONS FESTiVAL is invaluable for animators around the continent, to be celebrated and for their creations to reach audiences.”
FUPiTOONS FESTiVAL is looking for the best African animated short-form content aimed at audiences 2 to 12 years to be part of a 1 hour screening. Closing date for submissions: 12th October, 2018.
The African Animation Network is a pro-profit, talent-driven social enterprise and open network with a core mandate to empower African animation professionals and build a sustainable African animation industry.
by African Animation Network | Sep 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Lagos Comic Con 2018 hosted final round of Pan-African Annecy – MIFA Pitches Animation du Monde.
Garbage Boy & Trash Can image courtesy of Ridwan Moshood, 1 of the top 2 projects pitched @ Lagos Comic Con 2018
The shortlisted projects that competed at Lagos Comic Con (in no particular order) were:
- Ringa Mzansi represented by Lwazi Msipha (South Africa)
- Little Little Orishas represented by Archange Kiyindou (Nigeria/Congo)
- Kara represented by Lydia Mugure (Kenya)
- Garbage Boy and Trash Can represented by Ridwan Moshood (Nigeria)
- The Tuck represented by Seriki Toluwalase (Nigeria)
- LUPA 360: The Hero of Strange Dimensions represented by Ayodele Elegba (Nigeria)
- The Makerbolts represented by Dami Solesi (Nigeria)
- Surface represented by Harto Muhato (Kenya)
- Four.Fiver.One represented by Jackson Onyango Konyango (Kenya)
- Zamo & The Guppies represented by Warwick Kay (South Africa)
After an extremely tight round of competition, the judges’ decision was unanimous and the 2 projects selected to compete in the continental final at DISCOMICS Joburg (in no particular order) are:
- Garbage Boy and Trash Can represented by Ridwan Moshood (Nigeria)
- The Makerbolts represented by Dami Solesi (Nigeria)
Makerbolts image courtesy of Dami Solesi, 1 of the top 2 projects pitched @ Lagos Comic Con 2018
EXPANDED FOOTPRINT:
Lagos Comic Con is the largest pop culture event in West Africa and was the fifth of 5 events in Africa that hosted a regional round of the Annecy – MIFA Pitches Animation du Monde. An expanded footprint of events is made possible through a partnership with DISCOMICS. DISCOMICS is a new enterprise founded by DISCOP Markets and the African Animation Network in partnership with ICON Comic & Gaming Convention (ICON CGC), Lagos Comic Con (LCC) and Nairobi Comic Con (NAICCON).
2 projects were selected from each event and invited to attend the continental Grand Finale at DISCOMICS Joburg (14-16 November).
FINAL SELECTION:
The final selection of projects from all 5 regional rounds of competition (in no particular order) are:
- Koka Kitoumbou represented by Shikartoon (Congo Braza)
- Étincelle represented by Ouassila Kharoune (Burkina Faso)
- As aventuras dos Pestinhas represented by Nildo Essa (Mozambique)
- Da Bes Band represented by Mike Scott (South Africa)
- My Friendly Tokoloshe represented by Khanye Mfeka (South Africa)
- Hiraeth represented by Kayla Archer (South Africa)
- Nini represented by Shadrack Munene (Kenya)
- The Next Rainbow represented by Salim Busuru (Kenya)
- Garbage Boy and Trash Can represented by Ridwan Moshood (Nigeria)
- The Makerbolts represented by Dami Solesi (Nigeria)
GRAND FINALE:
At the Grand Finale at DISCOMICS Joburg 2 projects will be selected to represent Africa and compete against their global counterparts at Annecy/MIFA 2019. A high percentage of projects that are pitched at Annecy/MIFA go on to secure finance and/or co-production partners. Ingrid Agbo’s L’arbre à Palimpseste, the project which represented Africa at Annecy/MIFA 2018, went on to close a pre-sale with Gulli Africa for a series.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT:
Perhaps the biggest value for entrants who proceed to the Grand Finale at DISCOMICS Joburg is the Annecy MIFA – Animation du Monde – Skills Programme which includes pitching workshops, training sessions and one-on-one meetings with 3 industry experts selected by Annecy/MIFA ahead of the Grand Finale.
The African Animation Network is a pro-profit, talent-driven social enterprise and open network with a core mandate to empower African animation professionals and build a sustainable African animation industry.
by African Animation Network | Aug 28, 2018 | Animation News
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The African Animation Network is a pro-profit, talent-driven social enterprise and open network with a core mandate to empower African animation professionals and build a sustainable African animation industry.
by African Animation Network | Aug 25, 2018 | Animation News
Asylum 2018 hosted the fourth round of the Pan-African Annecy – MIFA Pitches Animation du Monde.
Nini image courtesy of Sharack Munene, 1 of the top 2 projects pitched @ Asylum 2018
The shortlisted projects that competed at Asylum 2018 (in no particular order) were:
- Four.Fiver.One represented by Jackson Onyango Konyango (Kenya)
- Kara represented by Lydia Mugure (Kenya)
- Nini represented by Shadrack Munene (Kenya)
- Relief represented by Mumo Liku (Kenya)
- Nairopolis represented by Anton Omondi (Kenya)
- Surface represented by Harto Muhato (Kenya)
- The Next Rainbow represented by Salim Busuru (Kenya)
After an extremely tight round of competition, the judges’ decision was unanimous and the 2 projects selected to compete in the continental final at DISCOMICS Joburg (in no particular order) are:
- Nini represented by Shadrack Munene (Kenya)
- The Next Rainbow represented by Salim Busuru (Kenya)
The Next Rainbow image courtesy of Salim Busuru, 1 of the top 2 projects pitched @ Asylum 2018
EXPANDED FOOTPRINT:
Asylum 2018 is the largest pop culture event in East Africa– a partnership between Nairobi Comic Con (NAICCON) and Pro Series Gaming (PSG)- and was the fourth of 5 events in Africa that is hosting a regional round of the Annecy – MIFA Pitches Animation du Monde. An expanded footprint of events is made possible through a partnership with DISCOMICS. DISCOMICS is a new enterprise founded by DISCOP Markets and the African Animation Network in partnership with ICON Comic & Gaming Convention (ICON CGC), Lagos Comic Con (LCC) and NAICCON.
2 projects will be selected from each event and invited to attend the continental Grand Finale at DISCOMICS Joburg (14-17 November):
- LCC, Lagos, Nigeria, 15 September (NB: Entries open 24 July & close 31 August: register HERE)
NB: LCC is the final round of competition of the Annecy – MIFA Pitches Animation du Monde and we will be accepting video pitches for those that are unable to attend the event.
GRAND FINALE:
At the Grand Finale at DISCOMICS Joburg 2 projects will be selected to represent Africa and compete against their global counterparts at Annecy/MIFA 2019. A high percentage of projects that are pitched at Annecy/MIFA go on to secure finance and/or co-production partners. Ingrid Agbo’s L’arbre à Palimpseste, the project which represented Africa at Annecy/MIFA 2018, went on to close a pre-sale with Gulli Africa for a series.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT:
Perhaps the biggest value for entrants who proceed to the Grand Finale at DISCOMICS Joburg is the Annecy MIFA – Animation du Monde – Skills Programme which includes pitching workshops, training sessions and one-on-one meetings with 3 industry experts selected by Annecy/MIFA ahead of the Grand Finale.
The African Animation Network is a pro-profit, talent-driven social enterprise and open network with a core mandate to empower African animation professionals and build a sustainable African animation industry.
by African Animation Network | Jul 24, 2018 | Animation News
The third round of the Pan-African Annecy – MIFA Pitches Animation du Monde was contested at DISCOP Zanzibar.
Hiraeth image courtesy of Kayla Archer, 1 of the top 2 projects pitched @ DISCOP Zanzibar
The shortlisted projects (in no particular order) were:
- Broken Wing represented by Riccardo Capecchi (SA)
- Zamo & The Guppies represented by Warwick Kay (SA)
- Dimbit represented by Feben Elias (Ethiopia)
- Unwanted Guests represented by Comfort Arthur (Ghana)
- My Friendly Tokoloshe represented by Khanye Mfeka (SA)
- Hiraeth represented by Kayla Archer (SA)
- Almasi Project represented by Mwara Kung’u (Kenya)
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 represented by Khanye Mfeka (SA)
- Hiraeth represented by Kayla Archer (SA)
My Friendly Tokoloshe image courtesy of Khanisa Mfeka, 1 of the top 2 projects pitched @ DISCOP Zanzibar
EXPANDED FOOTPRINT:
DISCOP Zanzibar, aligned with the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) which has been described as the largest cultural event in East Africa, was the third of 5 events in Africa that is hosting a regional round of the Annecy – MIFA Pitches Animation du Monde. An expanded footprint of events is made possible through a partnership with DISCOMICS. DISCOMICS is a new enterprise founded by DISCOP Markets and AAN in partnership with ICON CGC, Lagos Comic Con (LCC) and Nairobi Comic Con (NAICCON).
2 projects will be selected from each event and invited to attend the continental Grand Finale at DISCOMICS Joburg (14-17 November):
- NAICCON, Nairobi, Kenya, 11 August – 12 August (NB: Entries open 04 July & close 3 August: register HERE)
- LCC, Lagos, Nigeria, 15 September (NB: Entries open 24 July & close 31 August: register HERE)
At the Grand Finale at DISCOMICS Joburg 2 projects will be selected to represent Africa and compete against their global counterparts at Annecy/MIFA 2019. A high percentage of projects that are pitched at Annecy/MIFA go on to secure finance and/or co-production partners. Ingrid Agbo’s L’arbre à Palimpseste the project which represented Africa at Annecy/MIFA 2018, went on to close a pre-sale with Gulli Africa for a series.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT:
Perhaps the biggest value for entrants who proceed to the Grand Finale at DISCOMICS Joburg is the Annecy MIFA – Animation du Monde – Skills Programme which includes pitching workshops, training sessions and one-on-one meetings with 3 industry experts selected by Annecy/MIFA ahead of the Grand Finale.
The African Animation Network is a pro-profit, talent-driven social enterprise and open network with a core mandate to empower African animation professionals and build a sustainable African animation industry.
