FAME Week Africa, Building 8, Country Club Estate Office Park, 21 Woodmead Drive, Woodmead Johannesburg, Sandton (2026)

23/06/2026

🌟 Could your story be the next Inclusive Lens Awards winner?⁠
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In 2025, Facing Forward won the Representation of Disability – Non-Scripted Film award, recognising the power of authentic storytelling that celebrates disability, inclusion and human resilience.⁠
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Centred around the transformative impact of para surfing, Facing Forward follows the journey to the Para Surf 2024 competition, sharing the stories of athletes who have found healing, confidence and community through adaptive sport. The film was recognised for its powerful portrayal of inclusion, showcasing how resilience, accessibility and opportunity can empower individuals to thrive. It is a moving testament to ability, dignity and the strength of the human spirit.⁠
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Now it's your turn.⁠
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The Inclusive Lens Awards 2026 are looking for non-scripted films that authentically represent the experiences of people with disabilities, challenge perceptions, and champion accessibility and inclusion through meaningful storytelling.⁠
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If you've created a documentary or factual production that shines a light on disability with authenticity and respect, we want to celebrate your work.⁠
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📅 Key dates:⁠
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Submissions close: Friday, 13 July 2026⁠
Finalists announced: Monday, 31 August 2026⁠
Awards Ceremony: Thursday, 29 October 2026⁠
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✨ Be the next winner in the Representation of Disability – Non-Scripted Film category.⁠
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Enter today: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=P-50kiWUCUGif5-xXBBnXYp9ssoSYHNKv2LgWATXjrVUMzRIWVNHSUs2UE5YWU5ITFMwVERBUEhJOS4u
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23/06/2026

⚠️ 1 WEEK TO GO ⚠️⁠
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This is not the time to “circle back later” 😭⁠
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Early bird registration for FAME Week Africa 2026 closes on 30 June and once it’s gone… it’s gone.⁠
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✨ France joins FAME Week Africa 2026 as Destination Focus, bringing new opportunities for collaboration between Africa and one of the world’s leading creative markets.⁠
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🎟️ Secure your place now and be part of the conversations shaping Africa’s creative future.⁠
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📍 Cape Town⁠
📅 28 October to 1 November 2026⁠
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👉 Register now:⁠
https://register.fameweekafrica.com/register⁠
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22/06/2026

FAME Week Africa Spotlight: Media Valley is helping lead Africa’s tech disruption in the creative industry through Virtual Production and AI.⁠
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From Tokyo rooftops to Paris streets, all created from our Johannesburg studio, we’re giving African creators access to world class sound stages which are equipped with Virtual Production tools that were once out of reach. Campaigns, films, and stories that once required international budgets can now be produced locally, with African crews, at a fraction of the cost.⁠
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With AIX Africa’s AI infrastructure, Media Valley has high-end studios with AI-generated environments, multilingual localisation, pre-visualisation, and a streamlined production pipeline that reduces timelines and costs.⁠
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Over the past three months, our Last Tuesdays at Media Valley have brought together South Africa’s leading creatives, brands, agencies, and storytellers to see firsthand what this technology makes possible.⁠
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The talent has always been here. Now the infrastructure is too.

18/06/2026

🎤 The speaker lineup is here!⁠
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The conversation around reality TV has never been more relevant—and these industry leaders are bringing the insights.⁠
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Join us for Last Tuesdays: The Reality of Reality TV – Building a Hit Show From Screen to Social, featuring:⁠
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✨ Ayanda G. Thabethe – Moderator | Television Presenter & Media Personality (Expresso Show)⁠
🎬 Kabelo Moremi – Senior Commissioning Editor: Unscripted Content, MultiChoice (A Canal+ Company)⁠
🎥 Grant Flynn – Chief Creative Officer, Rapid Blue⁠
📺 Mbali Ntuli – Head of Unscripted Content: Middle & Mass General Entertainment Channels, MultiChoice (A Canal+ Company)⁠
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🗓 Monday, 29 June 2026 (new date)⁠
🕕 6PM – 9PM⁠
📍 Media Valley, 68 5th Street, Albertville, Johannesburg⁠
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From commissioning and creative development to producing hit formats and building audiences beyond the screen, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.⁠
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🎟 RSVP: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=P-50kiWUCUGif5-xXBBnXYp9ssoSYHNKv2LgWATXjrVUMDBOQkMzSlU5OVVFRzExSkVTMDlPRDUyWi4u
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18/06/2026

🌟 Could your story be the next Inclusive Lens Awards winner?⁠
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In 2025, Iyanu won the Diversity in Kids' Programming – Older Kids award, recognising the power of authentic African storytelling and inclusive representation for older young audiences.⁠
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Set in a richly imagined Yoruba-inspired world, Iyanu follows a courageous teenage girl who discovers extraordinary powers and embarks on an epic journey to save her homeland. Alongside her friends, she uncovers the truth about her past while embracing her destiny. The series was recognised for bringing African mythology to life, celebrating cultural heritage, showcasing a powerful Black female lead, and delivering inclusive storytelling that reflects Africa's rich traditions, values, and magical narratives for a new generation.⁠
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Now it's your turn.⁠
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The Inclusive Lens Awards 2026 are looking for outstanding programming for older children that celebrates diverse voices, authentic representation and meaningful storytelling that inspires young audiences.⁠
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If you've created a series for older kids that reflects the richness of our world, we want to celebrate your work.⁠
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📅 Key dates:⁠
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Submissions close: Friday, 13 July 2026⁠
Finalists announced: Monday, 31 August 2026⁠
Awards Ceremony: Thursday, 29 October 2026⁠
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✨ Be the next winner in the Diversity in Kids' Programming – Older Kids category.⁠
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Enter today: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=P-50kiWUCUGif5-xXBBnXYp9ssoSYHNKv2LgWATXjrVUMzRIWVNHSUs2UE5YWU5ITFMwVERBUEhJOS4u

17/06/2026

🌟 Could your story be the next Inclusive Lens Awards winner?⁠
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In 2025, Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes took home the Diversity in Kids' Programming – Pre-School award, celebrating the power of authentic, inclusive storytelling for young audiences.⁠
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Set in the vibrant Afro-urban world of Kimoja City, the series follows three best friends who become superheroes, using teamwork, courage and kindness to protect their community. More than just entertainment, the show was recognised for its authentic African representation, empowering Black female lead, and its commitment to creating stories that inspire empathy, inclusion and respect from an early age.⁠
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Now it's your turn.⁠
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The Inclusive Lens Awards 2026 are looking for the next generation of children's programming that reflects the richness of our world and gives every child the opportunity to see themselves on screen.⁠
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If you've created a pre-school series that champions diversity, representation and meaningful storytelling, we want to celebrate your work.⁠
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📅 Key dates:⁠
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Submissions close: Friday, 13 July 2026⁠
Finalists announced: Monday, 31 August 2026⁠
Awards Ceremony: Thursday, 29 October 2026⁠
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✨ Be the next winner in the Diversity in Kids' Programming category.⁠
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Enter today: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=P-50kiWUCUGif5-xXBBnXYp9ssoSYHNKv2LgWATXjrVUMzRIWVNHSUs2UE5YWU5ITFMwVERBUEhJOS4u
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16/06/2026

🚨 2 WEEKS TO GO 🚨⁠
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Hai, time is MOVING 👀⁠
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Early bird registration for FAME Week Africa 2026 closes on 30 June and the clock is ticking.⁠
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✨ With France as Destination Focus for 2026, expect bigger conversations, stronger partnerships and exciting global opportunities for African creatives.⁠
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🎟️ Lock in your place now before everybody suddenly remembers they wanted to attend.⁠
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📍 Cape Town⁠
📅 28 October to 1 November 2026⁠
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👉 Register now:⁠
https://register.fameweekafrica.com/register⁠
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15/06/2026

We’re proud to officially welcome Animation South Africa as a partner of FAME Week Africa 2026! 🎬🌍🎮⁠
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Here’s what they had to say about this exciting collaboration:⁠
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“Animation South Africa is proud to partner with Fame Week Africa 2026 in a collaboration that celebrates the future of African creativity, storytelling, and innovation across the animation, VFX, gaming, and entertainment industries. Together, we are building a platform that empowers animators, artists, creators, studios, and industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and showcase the incredible talent emerging from across the continent.⁠
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This partnership represents a shared commitment to growing Africa’s creative economy and creating meaningful opportunities across the animation, VFX, gaming, and entertainment sectors. By bringing together visionary storytellers, global industry leaders, and rising creative talent, Animation South Africa and Fame Week Africa aim to inspire new ideas, spark powerful collaborations, and amplify African voices on the world stage.⁠
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As we look ahead to 2026, we are excited to help shape the future of animation, VFX, gaming, and entertainment in Africa through impactful conversations, networking, talent development, and unforgettable experiences.⁠
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Stronger together. Bigger impact.”

15/06/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE, BABES 💚✨⁠
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In light of the planned protests taking place on 30 June, and because the safety of our community will always come first, we’ve made the decision to move LAST TUESDAYS one day earlier.⁠
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THE REALITY OF REALITY TV: BUILDING A HIT SHOW FROM SCREEN TO SOCIAL will now take place on:⁠
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📅 Monday, 29 June 2026⁠
🕕 6PM - 9PM
📍 Last Tuesdays hosted at Media Valley, 68 5th Street, Albertville, Johannesburg⁠
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We know many of you were looking forward to Tuesday, and so were we, but we want to make sure our speakers, guests, partners, and beautiful community can attend safely and comfortably. 💚⁠
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Everything else stays the same: the conversations, the vibes, the networking, and the magic. ✨⁠
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Thank you for understanding and for always showing up for LAST TUESDAYS the way you do.⁠
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RSVP HERE: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=P-50kiWUCUGif5-xXBBnXYp9ssoSYHNKv2LgWATXjrVUMDBOQkMzSlU5OVVFRzExSkVTMDlPRDUyWi4u
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Seats are still moving fast 👀⁠
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12/06/2026

Pitch? Submitted. Pressure? Applied.💥⁠
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If you’ve already submitted your project to MIP Africa, consider this your official standing ovation. 👏🔥 Your pitch is IN and we can’t wait to see the magic you’re bringing to Cape Town.⁠
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If you haven’t submitted yet…⁠
This is your last last chance. ⏰⁠
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The Pitch Platform closes TONIGHT at 23:59 — and honestly? now is the time. No overthinking. No “maybe tomorrow.” Just hit submit.⁠
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🎬 Submit your pitch here: https://forms.office.com/r/TPx7JNgMGL
Don’t miss your shot.

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