AFDA is delighted to announce that it will once again be the Official Education Partner at Fame Week Africa 2025, from 1 to 6 September at the CTICC in Cape Town.
“AFDA proudly stands as the leading tertiary institution for the creative economies in Africa, while Fame Week Africa has established itself as the premier platform for African creatives – a match made in heaven. This partnership represents a perfect synergy between two pillars of the African creative industry. We are eager to further strengthen our relationships with industry leaders and our esteemed alumni during Fame Week 2025. AFDA will be prominently represented with its own stall, participation by our staff on discussion panels, and the involvement of our students in supporting Fame Week’s organisation. We cannot wait for Fame Week 2025!” says Diaan Lawrenson, AFDA CEO.
“We’re thrilled to partner with AFDA, our education partner, whose incredible work in the film and TV industry both in South Africa and abroad is truly inspiring. AFDA alumni are at the forefront of the industry, bringing their expertise and energy to Fame Week Africa through panels, masterclasses, and beyond. Their contributions add a dynamic flair to the event, showcasing the future of African entertainment,” says Martin Hiller, portfolio director, Fame Week Africa.
Twenty AFDA Higher Certificate students will be assisting at the event. AFDA’s CEO Diaan Lawrenson will be on a panel discussion and AFDA staff members, Nareen Rebbelo, David Max Brown and David Stein will be hosting workshops and participating in panel discussions.
AFDA alumni Adam Thal, Alekssandra Surogina, Daryne Joshua, Jordy Sank, Katischka Kiara, Lala Tuku, Luke Rous,Nosipho Dumisa, and Tongai Furusa will also participate on various panels and workshops.
Three AFDA Cape Town 2024 Graduation films, Detour, Grief and Fata Morgana will be screened by the City of Cape Town at Fame Week Africa.
Fame Week Africa is the go-to event for African creatives, providing them with a platform to bring their ingrained talent, their stories, their culture to the forefront. Exactly how will this be achieved? Fame Week Africa brings together co-related events focusing on the major creative economies, namely film, television, animation, music, fashion and entertainment technology.
Fame Week Africa, in the host city of Cape Town, is an essential destination for African and global creative professionals and features content sessions, music showcases, film screenings, exhibitions and a variety of networking opportunities. Conferences and festivals will celebrate the convergence of the tech, film, television, animation, and music industries.
Fame Week Africa consists of the following events: MIP Africa, Cape Town International Animation Festival, Muziki Africa, African Fashion Forum, and the Fame Shorts Film Festival.
AFDA’s journey began in the vibrant and transformative era of South Africa’s democracy. With a mission to develop graduates who could drive the local creative economy, AFDA has made significant strides over the past three decades. Today, the school boasts four and soon to be five fully equipped campuses, over 2,700 students, 280 full-time staff, and a growing network of over 7,500 alumni.
AFDA’s impact on the South African creative industry is undeniable. In 1994, the entertainment industry struggled to sustain 4,000 jobs. Today, thanks to institutions like AFDA, the industry employs over 34,000 individuals. AFDA graduates are deeply embedded in the local entertainment scene, contributing to every sector of the creative economy and beyond. Many have started their own companies, employing large numbers of practitioners and making their mark both locally and internationally.