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In its ninth year, the Cape Town International Animation Festival is back, and the French Institute of South Africa is excited to partner with this renowned festival again to amplify animation talent worldwide.

The French Institute is offering a specially curated programme for everyone to immerse themselves in. The programme will include a panel discussion with prominent voices from the industry, namely Cécile Blondel, Head of International Relations at GOBELINS School of Visual Arts. With a rich background in the audiovisual sector, cinema and theatre, Blondel will also offer her perspective on the creative process in a workshop focusing on short film making. The Cape Town International Animation Festival will also be bringing a drive-in cinema experience for attendees to enjoy the films Le Petit Vampire and La Fameuse Invasion des ours en Sicile from the comfort of their cars. Attendees can also find them on their virtual booth, where they can network with the IFAS team, international industry players and more.

Cape Town International Animation Festival from 1 to 3 October 2021

“We are excited to be part of this platform where students, professionals, filmmakers and all-round animation lovers, can come together to exchange ideas. There is no better gathering in South Africa for those who want to understand the animation industry, while connecting with both local and international players. Our support is unquestionable.” – Emmanuelle Denavit-Feller, Audiovisual Attaché, French Embassy in South Africa.

The Bears Famous Invasion of Sicily, 2019. Prima Linea Productions, Pathé Films, Indigo Film. Courtesy of Cape Town International Animation Festival.The Bears Famous Invasion of Sicily, 2019. Prima Linea Productions, Pathé Films, Indigo Film. Go Drive In Screening: 2 Oct 2021 – 19:00. Courtesy of Cape Town International Animation Festival.

Meet the team and their collaborators at the festival, and enjoy the programme at the following events:

October 1
7:00 pm: Join us for a screening of Le Petit Vampire at the GoDriveIn Movie & Roadhouse in Salt River. Bookings essential.

October 2
12 pm -1 pm: Join us for a screening of Mogau Kekana’s Red Ants.
12 pm-2 pm: Join us for a viewing of the best short films produced by African students from GOBELINS – School of Images.
1 pm-2 pm: Attend our panel discussion on training opportunities within the animation industry facilitated by the French Institute’s Mélissa Dusart with Isaac Mogajane (Executive Producer, Bridges), Lesego Vorster (Head of Animation, Tshimologong) and Cécile Blondel (Head of International Relations, GOBELIN).
7:00 pm: Join us for a screening of La Fameuse Invasion des ours en Sicile at the GoDriveIn Movie & Roadhouse in Salt River. Bookings essential.

BOUND, 2018. Diego Torres, Pierre-Yves Vauselle, Venkatram Viswanathan, Kirill Blumenkrants, Leseg Vorster – Gobelins, l’école de l’image – L’Agence du Court-Métrage. Special Screening at Tabel Mountain Presentation Room: | 2 Oct 2021 – 12h15 – 13h00

October 3  
10 am-12:45 am: Join Cécile Blondel for a workshop on the storytelling specificities of making a short film, the economics and evolution of film production, and the role of women in the short film space.

For more information on the festival, tickets and booking details, visit https://www.ctiaf.com/

For press queries contact Ntombenhle Shezi: Ntombenhle.Shezi@frenchinstitute.org.za

About the French Institute in South Africa (IFAS): Over the 20 past years, IFAS has worked with multiple public and private partners in South Africa and more than 30 African countries, prioritising the development of skills and ecosystems for innovation in the cultural and creative industries sector. With each project, IFAS develops unique collaborations with the shared goal of making the exchanges between the countries within creative industries more rewarding, complementary, dynamic, innovative, creative and ambitious. The Institute facilitates and implements these collaborations with key players of the French creative industries in training, innovation, business development and public policies to design programmes with a win-win approach.

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