FAME Week Africa

FAME Week Africa Bringing together Africa’s & industries. FAME Week Africa is part of RX Africa.

Our partners are helping tell Africa’s story⁠⁠At FAME Week Africa, we believe that the power of our creative industries ...
28/08/2026

Our partners are helping tell Africa’s story⁠

At FAME Week Africa, we believe that the power of our creative industries lies in the stories that connect people, places and possibilities across the continent.⁠

One of our valued media partners, Jetsetting with Janet, brings a unique storytelling approach that goes far beyond traditional event coverage. Their blend of travel, lifestyle, hospitality, food, culture, entertainment and wellness makes them a natural fit for the FAME Week Africa experience.⁠

With a strong Cape Town perspective and a passion for authentic African storytelling, Jetsetting with Janet showcases the people, places and personalities that make FAME Week Africa more than an event — it becomes a journey of discovery, creativity and connection.⁠

Through interviews, social content, event coverage and destination storytelling, they help connect audiences to the energy of FAME Week Africa and the broader cultural and tourism landscape of Cape Town.⁠

As Janet Pillai puts it, the goal is simple but powerful: to transform experiences into stories, stories into conversations, and conversations into meaningful connections.⁠

We’re proud to partner with media platforms that celebrate African voices and amplify the creative talent shaping the future of our continent.⁠

🎧 You can also listen to the Jetsetting with Janet podcast, where the August series focuses on Women in Tourism: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sxZ5C8iqU8INGghXB8oon?si=NK7ZJvPbS9ibCsI3FALBfQ&utm_source=native-share-menu⁠

🎬✨ THE FINALISTS ARE HERE! ✨🎬⁠⁠We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 Inclusive Lens Awards finalists, celebrating the incr...
26/08/2026

🎬✨ THE FINALISTS ARE HERE! ✨🎬⁠

We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 Inclusive Lens Awards finalists, celebrating the incredible stories, storytellers and productions helping to reshape representation on African screens. 🌍⁠

From disability representation and LGBTQIA+ stories to diversity & inclusion in kids programming, this year’s finalists showcase the power of authentic, inclusive storytelling.⁠

These are stories that challenge stereotypes, broaden perspectives and make space for more voices, experiences and identities to be seen and heard. ❤️⁠

🏆 The Inclusive Lens Awards take place on 29 October 2026, as part of FAME Week Africa in Cape Town!⁠

✨ Proudly sponsored by EarCandy, supporting the Inclusive Lens Awards and the power of authentic, diverse African storytelling.⁠

🏆 A special thank you to RFFS Studios for the beautiful trophies featured in the visual.⁠

🔗 Find the full list of finalists here:⁠
https://www.fameweekafrica.com/mip-africa/en-gb/inclusive-lens-awards.html⁠

🎟️ Join us at FAME Week Africa: https://lnkd.in/dGxDgvvW⁠

26/08/2026

MICRO-DRAMA CLIP 7 IS OUT! 🎬🪂⁠

EPISODE 7: THE DECISION⁠

The plan is final:⁠

Skydive into Cape Town.⁠
Land outside CTICC 2.⁠
Brass band. Choir. Drum majorettes.⁠

Kim’s verdict?⁠

“That is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard.”⁠

A pause…⁠

“But… I might do it.” 👀⁠

So, will she?⁠

Find out at the opening of FAME Week Africa.⁠

📅 28 October | 08:00⁠
📍 CTICC 2 | Cape Town⁠

Kim Jayde | Face of FAME Week Africa⁠
MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company | Super Sponsor⁠
Cape Town | Host City⁠
France | Destination Country⁠

Thank you to Mozar Productions, our partner who produced and directed these micro-drama short films. 🎬⁠

Join us: https://lnkd.in/dGxDgvvW⁠

🎬 FREE WEBINAR | RSVP NOW!⁠⁠FAME Week Africa x Frames of Freedom: Culture, Language, Commerce & Belonging⁠⁠📅 2 September...
25/08/2026

🎬 FREE WEBINAR | RSVP NOW!⁠

FAME Week Africa x Frames of Freedom: Culture, Language, Commerce & Belonging⁠

📅 2 September 2026⁠
⏰ 17:00–18:30⁠
💻 Online | FREE to attend⁠

What does meaningful representation really look like?⁠

Join us for a 90-minute conversation connecting academic research with Africa’s film, television and creative industries.⁠

🎙️ 17:00–17:45 | Sihle Hlophe⁠
Freedom of Minority Languages in African Cinema⁠

Exploring the representation of SiSwati on SABC 1, and the political, economic and institutional forces shaping minority-language representation in South African broadcasting.⁠

🎙️ 17:45–18:30 | Banesa Tseki⁠
Culture, Commerce & Belonging⁠

Exploring how South African consumers interpret Nike’s brand storytelling, and how culture, recognition and lived experience shape brand connection and belonging.⁠

✨ Two perspectives. One shared question:⁠
What does meaningful representation look like?⁠

From language and media to culture, commerce and community, join the conversation on representation, recognition and belonging.⁠

🎟️ RSVP NOW — IT’S FREE!⁠
🔗 37b259d6-15a4-442d-8f94-ea2203ba6673@9274ee3f-9425-4109-a27f-9fb15c10675d" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/37b259d6-15a4-442d-8f94-ea2203ba6673@9274ee3f-9425-4109-a27f-9fb15c10675d

Come ready to listen, question and engage.⁠

25/08/2026

MICRO-DRAMA CLIP 6 IS OUT! 🎬🪂⁠

EPISODE 6: THE OUTFIT⁠

Getting ready to make an unforgettable entrance at FAME Week Africa… but Martin’s plans are getting increasingly ambitious. 👀⁠

The City has given permission for the landing.⁠
The choir is booked.⁠
The brass band is booked.⁠

And then Martin drops one more detail:⁠

“Wait until you hear about the humanoid.” 🤖⁠

Kim’s response?⁠

“Martin, you have lost the plot. We need an urgent meeting.” 😂⁠

What exactly is Martin planning?⁠

With Kim Jayde as the Face of FAME Week Africa, MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, as our Super Sponsor, Cape Town as our Host City, and France as our Destination Country.⁠

A huge thank you to Mozar Productions, our partner who produced and directed these micro-drama short films. 🎬⁠

Join us at FAME Week Africa 2026:⁠
https://lnkd.in/dGxDgvvW⁠

24/08/2026

MICRO-DRAMA CLIP 5 IS OUT! 🎬🪂⁠

EPISODE 5: WHY EXHIBIT AT FAME WEEK AFRICA?⁠

If you’re serious about the creative industries, you need to be where the industry is.⁠

And at FAME Week Africa, everyone is on the floor:⁠

Buyers. Distributors. Studios. Music companies. Partners. Creators.⁠

It’s where conversations happen, connections are made, and content takes centre stage.⁠

As Kim puts it:⁠

“If you’re serious about the industry… you should be at FAME Week Africa.”⁠

Then Martin, naturally, brings it back to the parachute. 🪂⁠

MARTIN: “And imagine arriving by parachute.”⁠

Kim slowly turns…⁠

KIM: “I’ll need an outfit for that.” 👀😂⁠

To be continued…⁠

With Kim Jayde as the Face of FAME Week Africa, MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, as our Super Sponsor, Cape Town as our Host City, and France as our Destination Country.⁠

A huge thank you to Mozar Productions, our partner who produced and directed these micro-drama short films. 🎬⁠

Join us at FAME Week Africa 2026! 🌍⁠
Register here: https://lnkd.in/dGxDgvvW⁠

🚨 LAST CALL TO RSVP 🚨⁠⁠LAST TUESDAYS IS BACK — and this one is all about HER. 🖤⁠⁠For Women’s Month, join us for HER LENS...
24/08/2026

🚨 LAST CALL TO RSVP 🚨⁠

LAST TUESDAYS IS BACK — and this one is all about HER. 🖤⁠

For Women’s Month, join us for HER LENS: STORIES OF MEMORY, IDENTITY & BECOMING — an evening celebrating South African film, creative voices and the stories that shape how we see ourselves and our communities.⁠

🎬 ON THE NIGHT⁠

Taste of the Land — directed by Nondumiso Masache⁠
An exploration of indigenous African foodways and the connections between food, culture, memory, land and identity.⁠

Humdrum — directed by Elelwani Netshifhire⁠
A quiet, intimate look at routine, longing, resilience and transformation.⁠

Dear Sikhonkwane — directed by Sihle Hlophe⁠
A moving exploration of language, legacy, memory and cultural identity through the story of SiSwati author and educator Sikhonkwane Steven Mahlalela.⁠

And when the credits roll, the conversation continues. 🎥⁠

Filmmakers and creatives will come together for an honest conversation on creative agency, cultural identity, resilience and building careers in South Africa’s creative industries.⁠

📅 25 August 2026⁠
⏰ 6PM–9PM⁠
📍 Media Valley, 68 5th Street, Albertville, Johannesburg⁠

THIS IS YOUR LAST CALL.⁠
Come watch. Come listen. Come celebrate HER. 🖤⁠

🎟️ RSVP Here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=P-50kiWUCUGif5-xXBBnXYp9ssoSYHNKv2LgWATXjrVUOEo0RFdGNVFZNDE1Q1ZENFhPUEU4UEs1SC4u&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadI9qisnmHN4DeeoaX5b1Tzy6piSIX14kxRaD4ycdWWkQSdakSC8kWWkgg34Q_aem_e68V5JWdoKfoqQ9whz3C7A

🎬 EASTERN CAPE FILM & TV PRODUCERS — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🎬Got a compelling film or television project that could showcas...
24/08/2026

🎬 EASTERN CAPE FILM & TV PRODUCERS — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🎬

Got a compelling film or television project that could showcase the Eastern Cape? 🌍🎥

FAME Week Africa, in partnership with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and ECPACC, has launched the ECDC Pitching Session Competition!

Shortlisted producers will have the opportunity to pitch their projects directly to representatives from ECDC, ECPACC and the FAME Week Africa pitching panel.

🎥 Feature Films
🎥 Short Films
🎥 Short Documentaries
🎥 Fiction, Documentary, Animation & more

Projects may also be considered for potential funding through the Eastern Cape Film Investment Fund, subject to the relevant criteria and approval processes.

📅 SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2026

👉 READ MORE & SUBMIT YOUR PITCH:

🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=P-50kiWUCUGif5-xXBBnXYp9ssoSYHNKv2LgWATXjrVUNzBKMERHVVRJTTBHVzVSS0tEMllaQ0xBRi4u

📌 If the link isn’t clickable, simply COPY & PASTE the link into your browser.

This is your opportunity to put Eastern Cape stories, talent and locations in front of the African and international screen industry at FAME Week Africa, 28–30 October 2026.

🎬 Bring your story. Showcase the Eastern Cape. Pitch your project.

21/08/2026

MICRO-DRAMA EPISODE 4 IS OUT! 🎬⁠

EPISODE 4: WHY VISIT FAME WEEK AFRICA?⁠

Why should you attend?⁠

Beyond the networking and business deals, there’s a content programme packed with panels, masterclasses and keynotes — with creators learning from global producers and producers pitching to commissioners.⁠

Film. Television. Music. Fashion. Creator economy.⁠

And the networking? 👀⁠

Every corridor is a meeting.⁠
Every coffee is a deal.⁠

Mia is also thinking about the content.⁠

MIA: “Also imagine the reels.” 📱⁠
KIM: “Mia is here for the culture.”⁠
MIA: “And the algorithm.” 😂⁠

Then Martin interrupts…⁠

MARTIN: “Can we get back to the parachute?” 🪂⁠

To be continued…⁠

With Kim Jayde as the Face of FAME Week Africa, MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, as our Super Sponsor, Cape Town as our Host City, and France as our Destination Country.⁠

A special thank you to Mozar Productions, our partner who produced and directed these micro-drama short films. 🎬⁠

Join us at FAME Week Africa 2026! 🌍⁠
Register here: https://lnkd.in/dGxDgvvW⁠

AFDA Invites FAME Week Africa Attendees to Visit their Stand ⁠AFDA, the No 1 School for the Creative Economy, is proud t...
21/08/2026

AFDA Invites FAME Week Africa Attendees to Visit their Stand

AFDA, the No 1 School for the Creative Economy, is proud to return to FAME Week Africa as a partner for the third consecutive year, continuing its commitment to supporting Africa’s growing creative industries and nurturing the next generation of storytellers and creative professionals.⁠

AFDA warmly invites all attendees to visit the team at Stand E10 during the event. Whether attendees are filmmakers, producers, performers, animators, content creators, or industry professionals, the AFDA stand offers a space to connect, collaborate and engage with the future of African creativity.⁠

Throughout the week, AFDA students, staff and alumni will be actively involved in panels, workshops, screenings and industry conversations, contributing to the vibrant exchange of ideas that defines FAME Week Africa. These engagements form part of AFDA’s ongoing mission to bridge education and industry, ensuring that emerging talent has direct access to the professionals shaping the global entertainment landscape.⁠

AFDA looks forward to welcoming attendees to their Stand and celebrating the power of African storytelling together. 🎬

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Building 8, Country Club Estate Office Park, 21 Woodmead Drive, Woodmead Johannesburg
Sandton

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