Animation S.A.

We’re proud to officially welcome Animation South Africa as a partner of FAME Week Africa 2026! 🎬🌍🎮⁠
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Here’s what they had to say about this exciting collaboration:⁠
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“Animation South Africa is proud to partner with Fame Week Africa 2026 in a collaboration that celebrates the future of African creativity, storytelling, and innovation across the animation, VFX, gaming, and entertainment industries. Together, we are building a platform that empowers animators, artists, creators, studios, and industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and showcase the incredible talent emerging from across the continent.⁠
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This partnership represents a shared commitment to growing Africa’s creative economy and creating meaningful opportunities across the animation, VFX, gaming, and entertainment sectors. By bringing together visionary storytellers, global industry leaders, and rising creative talent, Animation South Africa and Fame Week Africa aim to inspire new ideas, spark powerful collaborations, and amplify African voices on the world stage.⁠
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As we look ahead to 2026, we are excited to help shape the future of animation, VFX, gaming, and entertainment in Africa through impactful conversations, networking, talent development, and unforgettable experiences.⁠
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Stronger together. Bigger impact.”

🎬✨ INCLUSIVE LENS AWARDS 2026

A reminder to get your entries in.

The Inclusive Lens Awards 2026 celebrate bold, authentic storytelling that breaks barriers, challenges stereotypes, and champions meaningful representation on screen.

Taking place as part of FAME Week Africa 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, the awards recognise content that is shaping a more inclusive and diverse global media landscape.

FAME Week Africa is proud to present EarCandy, Africa’s leading media localization provider, as the sponsor of the Inclusive Lens Awards 2026. With expertise in dubbing, subtitling, and post-production across more than 28 African languages, EarCandy plays a key role in ensuring stories connect with audiences across cultures while retaining their authenticity.

From powerful documentaries to groundbreaking scripted series and inspiring kids’ programming, this is your opportunity to have your work recognised on an international stage.

FAME Week Africa is looking for stories that push boundaries, amplify underrepresented voices, and drive real impact across the industry.

🏆 Categories include:
✨ Kids’ Programming
✨ Representation of Disability
✨ LGBTQIA+ Representation

📅 Submission deadline: 13 July 2026

🎯 If your work challenges perspectives and advances representation, this is your moment.

👉 Submit your project:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/piDCzFLW2h

👉 Learn more:
https://www.fameweekafrica.com/mip-africa/en-gb/inclusive-lens-awards.html

Be part of a movement that celebrates stories that matter. Be seen. Be recognised.

🚨 Registration Now Open: FAME Week Africa 2026

Be part of Africa’s leading platform for the creative and cultural industries as FAME Week Africa returns to Cape Town, South Africa, from 28 October to 1 November 2026.

Bringing together industry leaders, creatives, buyers, and investors from across Africa and around the world, this is where African stories meet global opportunity 🌍

✨ What to expect:

• MIP Africa, the premier B2B market for film, TV and digital content
• Muziki Africa, connecting the music industry
• African Fashion Forum, where fashion meets film, TV and music
• FAME Shorts Film Festival, bold storytelling on screen

🇫🇷 Destination Focus: France

“France is honoured to be the Destination Focus of FAME Week Africa 2026. This recognition reflects a shared commitment to strengthening ties between African and French creative industries.”
– David Martinon, Ambassador of France to South Africa

“FAME Week Africa has become a critical meeting point for the global creative industry to engage with Africa’s content, talent, and opportunities.”
– Martin Hiller, Portfolio Director

🏙️ Hosted by the City of Cape Town

“Cape Town is proud to host FAME Week Africa, a platform that showcases the city and the continent as a hub for creativity, innovation, and investment.”
– JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security

🎯 Pre-register for early access to programme updates and meetings

🔗 https://register.fameweekafrica.com/register
🔗 https://www.fameweekafrica.com

The City of Cape Town invites filmmakers to apply for film project support. Submissions are open until 31 May for film productions scheduled for completion in the 2026/2027 financial year.

Film fund applications now open - Film Cape Town Our film fund is officially open. Apply now for financial support to develop and produce your film.