Inaugural Kwetu festival brings together animation filmmakers
Tuesday April 13 2021
A poster of one of the films entered in the inaugural Kwetu International Animation Film Festival (KIAFF). PHOTO | COURTESY
Summary
According to the organisers, in future editions, the festival will become a place of intercultural exchange and a platform for the critical animated cinematic exploration of social and development issues.
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Kenyan Stanslaus Manthi is among film directors who scooped awards at the inaugural Kwetu International Animation Film Festival (KIAFF).
The festival that was screened online via KIAFF partner, NuellaTV, between April 2 and 3, attracted 50 animations of high quality works from around the world, which included features and TV commercials, and made in Africa films made by African animators in Africa.