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Call for applications : Road to Annecy 2025 - East Africa edition.

Freehand Movement Limited
Deadline: May 19, 2025

About This Opportunity

The animation industry in East Africa is young and vibrant, yet the sector faces challenges such as limited distribution channels, fragmented networks, and a lack of market-readiness skills. The programme aims to address those challenges by empowering studios with practical business skills and knowledge (pitching, distribution, etc), connecting them to global industry networks, and promoting collaboration across the region.

Restrictions

Studios must be based or originate in one of the following East African countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Djibouti, Sudan, South Sudan, Erythreea. Applicants must be an active and formalized animation studio. At least one team member must hold a valid passport and be able to travel to France between June 9th and June 14th, 2025.

What's Offered

6-month mentorship & masterclasses with industry experts from Africa & France, Showcases (Oct 2025): spotlights during World Animation Day in Nairobi & beyond

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