currently researching african animation : interested in compiling a database of practitioners in various sub-saharan countries : welcome any postings from practitioners

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Cape Town International Animation Festival : 18th - 21st Feb

Formerly known as 'Kunjanimation' this year the Cape Town International Animation Festival (CTIAF) will run from 18th - 21st February 2016.

The festival includes a wide range of speakers, including talks and masterclasses with professionals from Dreamworks, LAIKA, and South Africa's own Trigger Fish.

Cited as the festival that will act as a 'gateway to the continent', this festival is definitely worth keeping an eye on!

Read more about the event on Variety


And for some more fun the Animation SA Showreel 2015

Tuesday, February 09, 2016

Editions de L'Oeil: DVDs and Books on African Animation


A great resource for anyone interested in African animation, the French publishers Editions de L'Oeil offer a good range of books and DVDs for purchase.






Samba Le Grand (1977)

What a great YouTube find... Moustapha Alassane's Samba le Grand (1977)



You can view more of Moustapha Alassane's films on the DVD Collection



Moustapha Alassane - 4 Films Collection ( Bon voyage, Sim / Le retour d'un aventurier / Samba le grand / Kokoa ) ( Bon Voyage, Sim / The Return of an Adv [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - France ]