The Tanzanite International Animation Festival (Tanzanite Festival) is an annual celebration of local and international animations held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
As one of the premier animation events in East Africa, Tanzanite Festival aims to enhance the visibility and recognition of Tanzanian animation, facilitating networking with regional and global studios and investors.
Established to promote the art of animation and its cultural impact, Tanzanite Festival features red carpet events, workshops, film screenings, panel discussions, art exhibitions, Pitching opportunity to industry investors and producers and an award ceremony.
Join us for an unforgettable experience and be part of the future of animation in East Africa and beyond.
At Tanzanite Festival, we celebrate excellence in animation with a variety of prestigious awards and exciting benefits:
Award Categories
🎞 2D Animation Short Film
🎞 3D Animation Short Film
🎞 Feature-Length Animation
🎞Student Animation
🎞Animated Series & Web Animation
📺 Animated Commercial
🎨 Animated Visual Effects
🎭 Stop Motion
🖥 Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality (AR)
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TALENT AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
-Best Animation Director
-Best Animation Writer
-Best Animator(Female & Male)
-Best Production Design
-Best Voice Acting in Animation
-Best Motion Graphics
-Best Visual Effects (VFX)
-Best Character Design
Benefits
-Award Trophy for Final Nomination
-Networking Opportunities
-Industry networking events.
-Mentorship Programs: Access to mentorship from leading professionals.
-International Exposure: Featuring work in international festivals.
-Professional Development: Workshops and seminars.
-Pitching to Industry investors and producers
-Accomodations on the festival days
Join us at Tanzanite Festival and be part of an inspiring celebration of animation excellence.