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Lagos International Festival of Animation (LIFANIMA)
Lagos International Festival of Animation (LIFANIMA) attracts Animators, Film makers, Investors, Financial Institutions, Advertising Agencies, Musical Video Producers, Media Practitioners, Digital Marketing Professionals, Government Agencies, Information Technology Companies, and the public.
LIFANIMA provides a platform for animators to interact with other stakeholders for optimum value creation and rapid growth of the animation industry. LIFANIMA, one of Africa’s most significant animation festivals, takes place in Lagos, Nigeria, which is also home to NOLLYWOOD, the world’s third-largest film industry. The festival is devoted to fostering animation in Africa.
LIFANIMA attracts the continent’s rising generation of animators, visual effects professionals, studios, and film industry stakeholders. Investors, producers, and private and public sector entities see LIFANIMA as a valuable networking platform.
Founded in 2017, it has become Nigeria’s premier animation festival and now attracts over 1000 entries annually from over 100 countries, firmly establishing Lagos State on the global map of animation film festivals. LIFANIMA’s goal is to provide a platform for animators to interact with other stakeholders to maximize value creation and accelerate the growth of the animation industry.
What To Expect:
Venue:
Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi
Date:
29-31 October, 2024
- 09:00 AM
- 2024-10-29
Playtopia Summit 2024
Regarded as a festival for creators, Playtopia, Africa’s first annual destination for Indie Games & Immersive Arts, is a festival and conference dedicated to celebrating the African gaming and arts scene. Founded in 2018, the event brings together local and global creators and players to share ideas, connect, and exhibit their work.
The Playtopia summit is a two-day summit featuring talks and panels from international and local speakers. Past speakers include prominent figures from the gaming industry, such as Paulo Perdercini, Josie Fletcher, Andrew Parsons, and Anita Sarkeesian.
The main attraction of Playtopia is its arcade, where visitors can try out the latest indie games from Africa and worldwide. Curated by major international indie festivals, the arcade offers a diverse selection of games representing both local talents and international contributions.
Another highlight of Playtopia is the Super Friendship Arcade, an experimental punk games event that challenges the status quo and encourages playfulness. This unique gathering transforms ordinary objects into alternative controllers, resulting in innovative and irreverent gaming experiences.
Playtopia also has a dedicated section called Indie Planet, which showcases games from distant lands and introduces South African audiences to indie games from countries like Japan, Germany, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
In addition to games, Playtopia Summit also features immersive and interactive artworks. The festival puts out a general call for submissions and selects the most inspiring pieces to entertain and delight attendees. The artworks break down the barriers between the viewer and the artwork, fostering a more dynamic and personal connection.
Playtopia 2024 which marks the 4th edition of the event will take place from December 6-7.
What To Expect:
Talks
Arcades
Exhibitions
After parties
Bars
Food zone
Chill zone
Rooftop terrace
Venue:
Homecoming Centre, 15 M59, District Six, Cape Town, 7925, Cape Town
Date:
6-7 December 2024
- 09:00 AM
- 2024-12-06
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Head of Ecosystem Growth
Meta
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Meta
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Lagos International Festival of Animation (LIFANIMA)
Lagos International Festival of Animation (LIFANIMA) attracts Animators, Film makers, Investors, Financial Institutions, Advertising Agencies, Musical Video Producers, Media Practitioners, Digital Marketing Professionals, Government Agencies, Information Technology Companies, and the public.
LIFANIMA provides a platform for animators to interact with other stakeholders for optimum value creation and rapid growth of the animation industry. LIFANIMA, one of Africa’s most significant animation festivals, takes place in Lagos, Nigeria, which is also home to NOLLYWOOD, the world’s third-largest film industry. The festival is devoted to fostering animation in Africa.
LIFANIMA attracts the continent’s rising generation of animators, visual effects professionals, studios, and film industry stakeholders. Investors, producers, and private and public sector entities see LIFANIMA as a valuable networking platform.
Founded in 2017, it has become Nigeria’s premier animation festival and now attracts over 1000 entries annually from over 100 countries, firmly establishing Lagos State on the global map of animation film festivals. LIFANIMA’s goal is to provide a platform for animators to interact with other stakeholders to maximize value creation and accelerate the growth of the animation industry.
What To Expect:
Venue:
Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi
Date:
29-31 October, 2024
- 09:00 AM
- 2024-10-29
Playtopia Summit 2024
Regarded as a festival for creators, Playtopia, Africa’s first annual destination for Indie Games & Immersive Arts, is a festival and conference dedicated to celebrating the African gaming and arts scene. Founded in 2018, the event brings together local and global creators and players to share ideas, connect, and exhibit their work.
The Playtopia summit is a two-day summit featuring talks and panels from international and local speakers. Past speakers include prominent figures from the gaming industry, such as Paulo Perdercini, Josie Fletcher, Andrew Parsons, and Anita Sarkeesian.
The main attraction of Playtopia is its arcade, where visitors can try out the latest indie games from Africa and worldwide. Curated by major international indie festivals, the arcade offers a diverse selection of games representing both local talents and international contributions.
Another highlight of Playtopia is the Super Friendship Arcade, an experimental punk games event that challenges the status quo and encourages playfulness. This unique gathering transforms ordinary objects into alternative controllers, resulting in innovative and irreverent gaming experiences.
Playtopia also has a dedicated section called Indie Planet, which showcases games from distant lands and introduces South African audiences to indie games from countries like Japan, Germany, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
In addition to games, Playtopia Summit also features immersive and interactive artworks. The festival puts out a general call for submissions and selects the most inspiring pieces to entertain and delight attendees. The artworks break down the barriers between the viewer and the artwork, fostering a more dynamic and personal connection.
Playtopia 2024 which marks the 4th edition of the event will take place from December 6-7.
What To Expect:
Talks
Arcades
Exhibitions
After parties
Bars
Food zone
Chill zone
Rooftop terrace
Venue:
Homecoming Centre, 15 M59, District Six, Cape Town, 7925, Cape Town
Date:
6-7 December 2024
- 09:00 AM
- 2024-12-06
