Africa

Mounia Aram Co. Unites with Gobelins to Develop African Animation Talent

Mounia Aram, founder of African animation distribution & production specialist Mounia Aram Company, and France's Gobelins, named the world's top-ranked animation school of 2022...

Mercedes Milligan - October 13, 2022

5 East African Women Join Ladima Animation Incubator

Following on from the successful Let Your Voices Roar Animation Training in East Africa, The Ladima Foundation, in partnership with Culture and Development East...

Mercedes Milligan - July 27, 2022

Trailer: ‘Akissi’ Special Brings Kid Comics Hero to Boomerang Africa

Tag along for a laugh-out-loud African adventure with Akissi: A Funny Little Brother, premiering on Boomerang Africa on Thursday, June 16 at 8:45 CAT. The...

Mercedes Milligan - May 27, 2022

SC Films Gets into ‘Headspace’

U.K.-based sales outfit SC Films International has added a new title to its stable of family animation, picking up international sales rights to the...

Mercedes Milligan - March 8, 2022

Ladima Foundation, CDEA & KIAFF Pick 10 Toon Trainees for African Women’s Program

The Ladima Foundation, in partnership with Culture and Development East Africa (CDEA) and the Kwetu International Animation Film Festival (KIAFF), has announced the 10...

Mercedes Milligan - January 19, 2022

Cartoon Network Africa Shoots to Score with ‘Coach Me If You Can’

Wacky adventure, nonstop laughter and the occasional pull-up await viewers when Cartoon Network Africa debuts its new soccer themed animated kids' comedy Coach Me...

Mercedes Milligan - January 14, 2022

‘Bionic Max’ Brings Out the Wild Side of Cartoon Network Africa

Cartoon Network Africa is introducing viewers to a pair of quirky and curious animal pals in new original animated series Bionic Max, premiering next...

Mercedes Milligan - December 13, 2021

Baboon Animation Africa Launches in Partnership with AAN

Multi-Emmy-winning company Baboon Animation has created a new branch, Baboon Animation Africa (BAA), partnering with the well-established African Animation Network (AAN) to build a...

Mercedes Milligan - November 1, 2021

Cape Town Goes Global in Hybrid Animation Fest, Triggerfish Teams with E4D to Grow African Talent

In a first time format for the event, the hybrid Cape Town International Animation Festival (CTIAF) was a resounding success. Presented by Animation SA,...

Mercedes Milligan - October 8, 2021

Cape Town Int’l Animation Fest Sets 2021 Plans, Teams with Netflix to Support Local Talent

The Cape Town International Animation Festival (CTIAF), presented by Animation SA, will hold its 9th edition from October 1 to 3 both online and...

Mercedes Milligan - September 28, 2021

Afrika Toon Crowns ‘Little Pokou’ Season 2

Abidjan-based animation house Afrika Toon is readying the second season of Little Pokou (La Petite Pokou), continuing the adventures of a young girl whose...

Mercedes Milligan - July 16, 2021

Ladima Foundation Teams with CDEA, KIAFF to Boost Women Animators

The Ladima Foundation has announced a partnership with Culture and Development East Africa (CDEA) and the Kwetu International Animation Film Festival (KIAFF) designed to...

Mercedes Milligan - July 8, 2021