Geographical Region: Africa

The latest edition of the monthly editorial platform dedicated to African animation features a spotlight on women shaping the industry across the continent, a conversation with Smids Animation’s Damilola Solesi, and a look at Louisette Ratsivahiny’s production journey that included directing and producing the first animated series made entirely in Madagascar.

Submissions in a selection of film categories are being accepted through January 10, 2026, for the event, which celebrates African and international animation.

Leading VFX and post-production studio joins more than a dozen production companies that have opened facilities in Las Palmas, taking advantage of local film production incentives.

The all-new action-packed animated sci-fi anthology presents 10 futuristic visions from Africa inspired by the continent’s diverse histories and cultures, created by a new generation of directors drawing on uniquely African perspectives on advanced technology, aliens, spirits and monsters; executive produced by Oscar-winning director Peter Ramsey, it debuts exclusively on the streamer July 5.