Lab & working sessions

WORKSHOP SOUND DESIGN

With Nicolas Auriault, director of ONY. Read more

16 Oct 2025 • 11:00 - 13:30

PITCHING SESSION

Forum Création Africa – Pitching Session is the Forum’s highly competitive international co-production and financing platform, showcasing four projects in development per discipline. Each project combines strong artistic ambition with clear international potential and is ready to move into production. The event offers participants the opportunity not only to present their projects to key industry […] Read more

16 Oct 2025 • 11:15 - 17:45

CLINIC SESSION : TV SERIES & ANIMATION

In this clinic session, creators can book a one-to-one meeting with an expert for a 20-minute consultation. This is a unique opportunity to present your project and receive tailored advice to connect with distributors. From identifying your audience to designing a release plan, leveraging social media, exploring monetization, or finding alternative routes to visibility, the […] Read more

16 Oct 2025 • 13:00 - 17:00

SPIN DOCTOR LAB : SHARPENING YOUR PROJECT

You have the story. Maybe even a prototype, a pilot, a short, or a bible. But something isn’t quite landing, the pitch lacks punch, the positioning feels unclear, the presentation doesn’t stick. The confidential Spin Doctor Lab offers African creatives the chance to book a one-on-one session with an expert to refine their project documents […] Read more

16 Oct 2025 • 13:00 - 17:00

DESIGN THINKING LAB “INCUBATORS & INNOVATION – CATALYSTS IN AFRICAN CCI”

This collaborative space will bring together diverse stakeholders : entrepreneurs, creative project leaders, incubator managers, institutional partners, and ecosystem experts, to exchange experiences and perspectives. The objective is to collectively reflect on the challenges faced by incubators and their beneficiaries, share best practices, and co-create innovative pathways to strengthen their impact on the growth and […] Read more

16 Oct 2025 • 15:15 - 16:45

WORKSHOP SOUND DESIGN

Par Andrew Ahuurra, Sound Engineer and Founder of Quad-A Read more

16 Oct 2025 • 15:30 - 17:00

CLINIC SESSION : VIDEO GAMES & AR/VR

In this clinic session, creators can book a one-to-one meeting with an expert for a 20-minute consultation. This is a unique opportunity to present your project and receive tailored advice to connect with distributors. From identifying your audience to designing a release plan, leveraging social media, exploring monetization, or finding alternative routes to visibility, the […] Read more

17 Oct 2025 • 10:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 - 17:00

SPIN DOCTOR LAB: SHARPENING YOUR PROJECT

You have the story. Maybe even a prototype, a pilot, a short, or a bible. But something isn’t quite landing, the pitch lacks punch, the positioning feels unclear, the presentation doesn’t stick. The confidential Spin Doctor Lab offers African creatives the chance to book a one-on-one session with an expert to refine their project documents […] Read more

17 Oct 2025 • 10:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 17:00

WORKSHOP : STOP MOTION STUDIO

This workshop is a mixed format workshop that combines both demonstration and hands-on practice. The session will begin with a brief introduction and an overview of stop motion techniques, providing participants with the essential concepts. Following this, we will create a short stop motion sequence together, allowing everyone to directly experiment with the process and […] Read more

17 Oct 2025 • 10:00 - 11:00

WORKSHOP – AFRICA-EU CULTURE PARTNERSHIPS: AUDIOVISUAL / CO-CREATION WORKSHOP

By Expertise France As part of the upcoming EU-funded programme Africa-EU culture partnerships: Audiovisual, to be implemented by Expertise France and GIZ, this workshop will bring together key stakeholders from the African and European audiovisual sectors. The aim is to exchange perspectives, enrich our proposals to ensure greater relevance and impact, and co-design activities that […] Read more

17 Oct 2025 • 12:00 - 13:00

WORKSHOP “HOW TO BUILD A PITCH DECK ?”

In this hands-on workshop, you will walk you through the key components of a compelling pitch deck designed for investors. What are the essential elements to highlight ? How do you structure your message to capture attention and drive interest ? This session will provide actionable insights and inspiring examples to help you maximize the […] Read more

17 Oct 2025 • 12:00 - 13:00

DESIGN THINKING LAB – AI IN FASHION DESIGN : PROMISE, PRACTICE & PITFALLS

This lab explores the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and fashion design, with a sharp focus on African designers’ unique perspectives and challenges. Participants will examine how AI is reshaping the creative and retail processes, from ideation to market, while confronting real-world constraints such as data accessibility and ethical considerations. A central theme is […] Read more

18 Oct 2025 • 14:00 - 15:30