African animation, and its visions of Afrofutures, is a genre growing in popularity. On our screens at the moment, you can enter the worlds of brand-new sci-fi series ‘IIwájú’ and the anthology ‘Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire’, both streaming on Disney+, while on Netflix ‘Supa Team 4’ builds audiences for its neo-futuristic superhero series. 

African animation ushers in a new era of storytelling that reflects the vibrancy and richness of Africa and its culture.  

The 2024 Africa Film Fest Australia presents a creative workshop in animation for emerging creatives from the African community. The workshop, facilitated by both the Nigerian-Australian animator, Edi Udo and the Jamaican-Australian Rubeena King, multimedia artist and animator will introduce Western Sydney’s African youth to animation techniques, provide skills development and pathways to employment in the animation and gaming industries in NSW.   

Join us for an immersive character animation workshop where you'll learn the fundamentals of bringing characters to life through animation. This workshop will cover key techniques and principles used in character animation such as 2D, 3D, stop-motion, and motion graphics.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Learn the basics of animation
• Explore different animation styles and approaches
• Practice simple hand-drawn animation techniques using beginner-friendly software 
• Receive personalized feedback and guidance from instructors
• Collaborate with fellow participants in a creative and supportive environment

If you're aged between 13-25 years of age, part of the African-Australian community, and looking to explore the world of animation, this workshop is designed to inspire and empower you.

Where: Arts and Cultural Exchange, 8 Victoria Rd, Parramatta NSW 2150
When: Saturday 20 July 2024 from 10AM to 4pm
Deadline for the submission of this form: May 31, 2021