Movies, animation, gaming and tech. Want to know what’s happening in Africa and beyond? Here’s the Run Down for this week.

NEWS BEYOND AFRICA –Animation

Get Ready for RTX At Home Animation Festival

HBO Max have recently announced that From the 15th to the 25th of September, RTX will be hosting a virtual animation festival. The event will draw in creators, producers and other celebrities from some of the most well-known Rooster Teeth shows, and will allow fans to get a glimpse of some exclusive reveals, watch panels and be part of some awesome virtual events!

Sound exciting?? Follow the link below to find out more https://www.awn.com/news/hbo-max-presents-rtx-home-animation-festival-september-15-25

NEWS OUT OF AFRICA – Movies/Entertainment

The Africa Movie Academy Awards

The Africa Movie Academy Awards is one of most prestigious and important film events  in Africa. The event is geared towards promoting quality work in the African movie industry, as well as uniting Africans across the globe through arts and culture. The event takes place annually, featuring awards in a variety of categories, and it looks like they are back for their 16th Edition this year!

Mark Your Calendars for the 16th Edition of AMAA

The 16th Edition of the AMAA will be held on the 25th of October in Nigeria and will be televised globally. The event will be attended by celebrities, politicians, journalists, actresses and actors from across the world, and is sure to showcase the best of African entertainment.

To find out more follow the link below https://filmfreeway.com/africamovieacademyawards-882089

Multichoice Talent Factory and New York Film’s Academy’s Partner Up 20/20 Series Coming to Africa!

Multichoice Talent Factory (MTF) have partnered with the New York Film Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (NYFA) to bring a unique webinar series to African viewers! Created and moderated by NYFA’s Creative Director of Film-making and Cinematography , Liz Henlien, the series has been made especially for African filmmakers and will be called The 20/20 Series.

Liz Henlien’s The 20/20 Series

The 20/20 Series will feature conversations between Liz Henlien and renowned screenwriters, producers, cinematographers and other industry professionals. Each of the conversations will allow African audiences to gain some insight into these professionals creative vision, process as well as practices and hopefully inspire film and TV creatives throughout the African continent.

Follow the link below to find out more https://www.multichoice.com/media/news/multichoice-talent-factory-brings-new-york-film-academy-webinar-series-to-african-viewers/