About CONVERGE 2020
The biggest celebration of Digital Art and Innovation in Zimbabwe showcasing the best in Animation, Comic Art, Gaming, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects, film, and Digital Media in Zimbabwe is going virtual this year.
Times may be uncertain, but one thing remains true – There is power in coming together. Converge brings together experts in digital arts and innovation as well as pop culture enthusiasts. Converge 2020 will provide audiences with an opportunity to immerse themselves in what is happening in the world of digital art and pop culture both locally and across the continent from the comfort of their homes.
Audiences will experience talks, workshops and presentations on animation, comic art, monetizing digital art and more.
This Year’s Convention will also see the public announcement, preview and behind the scenes look of The Idea Bridge, a collaborative Immersive VR animation short film by Zimbabwean and UK digital Artists. The project is supported by British Council Sub-Saharan Africa FestivalConnect and commissioned by Comexposed. The VR Film will be released in 2021 and is set to premiere at Chichester International Festival in the UK as well as at Comexposed Converge 2021 edition in Harare.
Comexposed Converge is scheduled for the 25th to the 27the of November and content will be streamed and available on Comexposed social media pages and YouTube Channel
Featured Talks & Speakers
We have a fantastic line up of panelists presenting and discussing a host of subjects from ‘The future of Comics in Africa’, ‘ Animation Lookdev the Alula way’ to ‘How to monetize your content as a digital creative in Zimbabwe’. Make sure you dont miss this awesome opportunity to hear from the people pushing the industry forward in Africa.
Nov.25 — 12:00 PM
Tanyaradzwa Njerere
The experience of an African female digital creative
Nov.25 — 19:00
Tinodiwa Zambe Makoni
My story as a Comic book Artist
NOV 26 — 19:00
Bill Masuku
Host
Nov.25 — 16:00
Jide Martin
Comic Republic and the future of Comics in Africa
Nov.26 — 12:00 & 16:00
The Idea Bridge
Preveiw, behind the scenes and panel discussion with Zim & UK digital artists who collaborated on the VR Film
Nov.26 — 19:00
Pious Nyenyewa
Animation Lookdev the Alula way
Nov.27 — 14:00
Terrence Mugova
How to pitch your creative idea for funding
Nov.27 — 12:00
Blahtee Muchemwa
Monetizing your content: Opportunities for digital creatives
Nov.27 — 16:00
Eugene Mapondera
Selling your service as a creative