The 2024 edition of CANIMAF fully lived up to expectations, marking its grand return as a must-attend event for the promotion of African animation—particularly Cameroonian animation. Hosted in an inspiring academic setting, with the Libre Académie LABA in Douala as the venue, the festival brought together professionals, students, and enthusiasts around a curated selection of captivating films, enriching conferences, and immersive workshops. Supported by the Institut Français in Paris, Création Africa, and partners such as TV5 Monde Afrique, CANIMAF 2024 successfully showcased the creativity of local and African talents, reinforcing its essential role as a launchpad for the animation industry in Cameroon.
The 2025 edition will take place in a unique context. In the midst of a tense electoral climate, the festival will adopt a more minimalist approach—focusing on what matters most while embracing elegance and exclusivity. This will also be a special anniversary edition, symbolizing a major milestone for the African Animation Film Festival: five years of existence, commitment, resilience, and creativity in service of African animation. This anniversary will be an opportunity to celebrate the journey so far, while boldly reaffirming a forward-looking vision.
To mark the occasion, the festival will offer a festive and ambitious program featuring a retrospective of key moments from previous editions, tributes to pioneers of the industry, and a spotlight on a new generation of creators. Professional gatherings and knowledge-sharing workshops will structure this edition—designed as a crossroad between reflection and projection into the future.
For the other activities of this edition, they will be based on the models already implemented in 2019, namely:
