Rotterdam bosses on mixing discovery with escapism, shining spotlights on animated women's cinema, African films, underrepresented voices

Vanja Kaludjercic and Clare Stewart also discuss initiatives for displaced filmmakers, pushing the envelope, and why it's all ...
Variety

‘African Children Deserve to See Their Own Heroes’: Afrika Toon Founder Abel N’guessan Kouame’s Vision for the Future (EXCLUSIVE)

When it comes to African animation, few names ring as loudly as AfrikaToon. Founded by visionary producer Abel N’guessan Kouame, the Abidjan-based powerhouse has become a dynamic hub for telling ...
Ecofin Agency

PAFF 2026 Positions Pan-African Cinema as Soft Power and Economic Tool

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) will run from February 7 to 22, 2026, in Los Angeles, positioning itself as a major soft power platform for African countries and the diaspora. The festival ...