Movies, animation, comics, gaming and tech. Want to know what’s happening in Africa and beyond? Here’s the Run Down for this week.
NEWS OUT OF AFRICA – Gaming/Comics
Do You Know About Digital Lab Africa ?
Four years ago a Pan-African accelerator programme called Digital Lab Africa (DLA) was launched by the French Institute of South Africa. The aim of DLA was to provide growing talent in the fields of Immersive Experience, Video Games, Music, Animation and Digital Art with support and expertise to launch their own projects.
Over the years, DLA have had four successful mentorship programmes. It’s now 2021 and DLA is still going strong and is ready for its 5th edition.
Calling All Creatives!
Digital Lab Africa is back for its 5th edition! Artists, producers, designers, students or entrepreneurs from the creative and cultural industries from across the Sub-Sahara are invited to apply.
This year’s edition of Digital Lab Africa will be held entirely online and the programme will include online activities, mentorship and industry events.
Applications for the video, digital art and music are open from 17 May to 11 July, whilst application for animation and immersive experience categories now until the 4th of April.
So if you’re a creative brimming with innovative ideas, check out more https://gamesindustryafrica.com/2021/03/15/digital-lab-africa-returns-for-fifth-edition/
Guardian Prime, The Nigerian Superman
Famous for being the Nigerian Superman, Guardian Prime made his first debut in a comic published by Comic Republic called Might of Guardian Prime.
Guardian Prime is the superhero alias for 25 year-old fashion designer, Tunde Jaiye, who is gifted with powers and tasked with protecting Nigeria and the whole earth from all threats.
After releasing Might of Guardian Prime, Comic Republic released 3 issues of a brand new story arc titled Guardian Prime Genesis. Now a fourth issue of the new arc is now available!
Guardian Prime Genesis Issue 4 Out Now!
Issue 4 of Guardian Prime Genesis is out now! In this brand new issue, the world’s hero and fifth element, Guardian Prime must face off the spirit of bondage himself and confront dark and deep histories of the past.
Find out more www.thecomicrepublic.com
NEWS BEYOND AFRICA – Movies/Entertainment
We Want our Youth Again
A brand new animated short “Us Again” is now playing in theatres alongside Raya and the Last Dragon. Directed by Zach Parrish, the seven minute film tells a story of regaining your youth and love, against a backdrop of rain, music and dance.
As people get older, they are always looking for ways to relive their youth or go back to them “good o’l days.” But according to Parrish “We can’t focus on the past or we’ll miss the present”, and that’s what “Us Again” is all about.
Us Again
The short film, “Us Again” follows the story of an elderly couple who get a chance to reignite their passion for life and their love for each other, on one wonderful night.
The film features choreography from Keone and Mari, who’ve collaborated with stars like Billie Eilish and Justin Bieber, and an original funk and soul musical score by Pinar Toprak (Captain Marvel).
In an exclusive interview with Animation World Network, Parrish talks a bit about making of “Us Again” and the origin of its story. Check out the interview in the link below.
“Us Again” is now in theatres and will be made available to stream on Disney Plus in June.
Check out more https://www.awn.com/animationworld/zach-parrish-talks-disneys-us-again-animated-short
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