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Black-owned animation studio Lion Forge announces new 'Iyanu' film

Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes is the latest feature-length animated film from Black-owned animation studio Lion Forge ...
Variety

‘African Children Deserve to See Their Own Heroes’: Afrika Toon Founder Abel N’guessan Kouame’s Vision for the Future (EXCLUSIVE)

When it comes to African animation, few names ring as loudly as AfrikaToon. Founded by visionary producer Abel N’guessan Kouame, the Abidjan-based powerhouse has become a dynamic hub for telling ...
The Nation Newspaper

‘Nakito Bobo’ revives African animation with real, reatable stories

Nakito Bobo, a gritty new animated series from Lagos-based Nakito Entertainment, is emerging as a bold statement for African storytelling in animation. Centered on the chaotic yet transformative life ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Rotterdam Bosses on Mixing Discovery With Escapism, Shining Spotlights on Animated Women’s Cinema, African Films, Underrepresented Voices

Vanja Kaludjercic and Clare Stewart also discuss initiatives for displaced filmmakers, pushing the envelope, and why it's all about "passion and love for cinema in so many different shapes and forms." ...

Locarno Open Doors 2026 Africa Projects, Producers, Directors Unveiled

The Swiss festival's co-production and talent development program gears up for its second edition with an Africa focus, ...
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Rotterdam bosses on mixing discovery with escapism, shining spotlights on animated women's cinema, African films, underrepresented voices

The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is inviting cinema fans to its 55th edition, which kicks off this Thursday and runs through Feb. 8. Hundreds of film screenings, talks and other events ...