Since its first edition in 2017, the festival has been a real springboard for animation cinema in Cameroon and French-speaking Central Africa, thanks to the support of loyal partners such as the French Institute of Cameroon, TV5 Monde, and TIVI5. This year, CANIMAF promises an even richer and more diverse program, with activities for all animation enthusiasts.
CANIMAF returns in 2024 with a special focus on Cameroonian animation, offering a comprehensive overview of achievements from the past four years and upcoming projects. This special edition will be an opportunity to take stock of the animation industry in Cameroon, highlighting emerging talents, notable successes, and challenges to overcome.
Festival-goers will have the opportunity to discover the richness and diversity of Cameroonian animation through screenings, exhibitions, conferences, and meetings with industry professionals. Directors, animators, and local creators will share their experiences and projects, offering a unique insight into Cameroon's animated creativity.
This special edition of CANIMAF will showcase the dynamism and potential of Cameroonian animation, asserting its place on the international animation scene.
What's New?The Cameroon International African Animation Film Festival (CANIMAF) is pleased to announce the establishment of a creation residency to support creativity and animation film projects in Cameroon. This residency aims to offer Cameroonian artists and creators a dedicated space to develop their projects in the field of animation cinema.
This year, CANIMAF will proudly welcome new partners and sponsors who have chosen to support this major cultural event. Thanks to their generosity and commitment, the festival is able to offer an even richer and more diverse program in a chic setting, showcasing the best of African animation.
For the other activities of this edition, they will be based on the models already implemented in 2019, namely:
