INDUSTRY TALK : BUILDING A VFX ECOSYSTEM FROM AFRICA

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This panel brings together leading voices in film, animation, and VFX who are actively shaping a new ecosystem from within the continent. From infrastructure development and talent training to international collaboration and storytelling rooted in African cultures, the discussion will explore how local studios, artists, and entrepreneurs are building sustainable pathways for VFX production.

The panel will also examine the challenges of limited resources, connectivity, and global visibility, while highlighting the ingenuity and innovation driving Africa’s emergence as a competitive player in the global VFX landscape. Whether you’re a filmmaker, technologist, or investor, this conversation will offer insight into the potential and future of VFX in Africa.

Speakers:

  • Yvonne MUINDE, Matte Painter [co founder of Vis.Age (KE)]
  • Nosipho MAKETO-VAN DEN BRAG, founder of Chocolate Tribe & Avijozi (S.A)

Moderator : David ADELEKE

Language: English

Translation: French

Crédit photo de bannière : ©Culture.SIPA

Capacity: 200 - 250 people