FAME Week Africa 2026 is almost here, and Cape Town is ready for to welcome you.
Cape Town -With just weeks to go, now is the time to plan your experience. Three pitch platforms are still open, giving African storytellers and producers a chance to put their projects in front of industry decision-makers. But submissions are closing soon!
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.
And get into the FAME spirit with DigiCine’s “Come to FAME Week Africa” promo. Watch the video, feel the energy and get inspired to join us in Cape Town.
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The World of Fame Week Africa
It’s a thrilling opportunity to unwrap your freshest film and television content for African and global viewers. Deals are made through a magical mix of networking events and various business opportunities from morning until night, all against the backdrop of the Host City of Cape Town.
Network with key rights holder, broaden your business base, source and acquire the latest and very best content in every genre
Fame Week Africa
Sell finished content to the largest selection of buyers from African and international broadcasters and OTT platforms
Fame Week Africa
Meet with international and African producers and heads of development, find production partners and financing, forge new partnerships. MIP Africa puts you face-to-face with a targeted array of programme buyers and commissioners and distributors from the globe with a special focus on Africa.
FAME WEEK AFRICA | 28TH – 30TH OCTOBER 2026 LESS THAN A MONTH TO GO. REGISTER NOW AND COME TO FAME WEEK AFRICA!
Meet acquisition, co-production and investor executives
With demand for premium African content reaching new heights, MIP Africa gathers distributors and producers from across genres and is the go-to place to buy, commission and finance new and premium content. Through the extensive conference programme, MIP Africa participants are able to tap into the latest trends, sharpen their industry knowledge, find out what is trending and
CONTENT CREATORS DISTRIBUTORS
Meet content providers and distributors
Whether you’re selling or producing dramas, kids content, docs or formats, participants at MIP Africa get the opportunity to create new connections, build relationships, and meet face-to-face with those who matter most to their business. With leading acquisition and co-production executives attending from all over the world, MIP Africa is the go-to place to sell your finished programmes, promote your projects, find financing funds and pitch your ideas.
DELEGATES
Learn, connect and be inspired
Attend MIP Africa as a delegate and be part of the cultural revolution bringing African stories to the world.Gain access to the exhibition show floor to visit participating companies making advantageous business connections and, celebrate innovation, creativity, and purpose through the content sessions.
MEDIA
Be first in the know
If you’re showcasing Africa’s cultural and creative industries, then FAME Week Africa is your destination. Media participation is exclusively for Publishers, Editors, Journalists, Photographers, Broadcasters, and Influencers. Join us to connect, explore, and report on the vibrant African creative scene.
36 Films. 3 Days. 1 Unmissable Festival
FAME Shorts Film Festival 2026 lands at The Rockefeller Hotel, Cape Town, from 30 October to 1 November, bringing 36 bold short films from Africa and around the world, including World, African, South African and Cape Town Premieres.
Three days of fresh voices, bold stories and unforgettable big-screen experiences.
FAME Week Africa is proud to Spotlight The Film Biz Show, our official podcast partner for 2026.
Lisa Walker – Prosper Africa | Unlocking Opportunities for Africa’s Creative Industries
David Max Brown – Filmmaking, History & the Power of Authentic African Stories
Three Pitch Platforms. One Industry. Big Ideas.
MTN ONE TV PITCH SESSIONS: SUBMIT NOW SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: 5 OCT 2026 Got a story Africa will want to watch? African producers are invited to submit bold, authentic film and television projects for youth and mass-market audiences. Shortlisted producers will pitch directly to MTN One TV at FAME Week Africa 2026 in Cape Town. SUBMIT HERE
INCLUSIVE LENS PITCHING COMPETITION SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: 9 OCT 2026 South African filmmakers with disabilities are invited to enter the Inclusive Lens Pitching Competition at FAME Week Africa 2026. Pitch your feature film or series live in Cape Town, with finalists competing for a R50 000 NFVF-sponsored prize. SUBMIT HERE
MULTICHOICE GROUP, CANAL+: UNSCRIPTED CALL FOR PROJECTS SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: 12 OCT 2026 Got the next big unscripted format? African producers are invited to submit bold, original Entertainment & Reality concepts with premium potential. Selected producers will pitch directly to the MultiChoice Group panel at FAME Week Africa 2026. SUBMIT HERE
From Europe to Africa, Fly to Fame
LEARN MORE HERE10% DISCOUNT ON AIR FRANCE OR KLM AIRFARE FOR ATTENDEES OF FAME WEEK AFRICA
The unique Internet Discount Code is only available if the ticket is booked in EUR via airfrance.com or klm.com websites with code GME61867EU.
Discount Codes Date Eligibility: Travel Start Date: October 20, 2026 Travel End Date: November 8, 2026BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS TODAY
15% DISCOUNT ON KENYA AIRWAYS AIRFARE FOR ATTENDEES OF FAME WEEK AFRICA
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FWA26 Sponsor and Partner Spotlight
Africa’s creative industries aren’t asking to join the global conversation—they’re driving it. FAME Week Africa 2025 highlighted a clear shift from passion to structure, from hype to strategy, and from isolated wins to scalable creative businesses. As the sector matures, strong ecosystems, investment, and collaboration are key to unlocking global opportunities. This report captures where the industry stands—and where it’s headed next.
The future of Africa’s creative sector will be defined by those who can tell bold stories, own their IP, understand their audiences, and build businesses that last.
Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey! Just one click on the above screens, and you’ll be transported back to the heart-pounding, soul-stirring moments of FAME Week Africa. It’s time to relive the electrifying energy, the vibrant colors, and the pulsating rhythms that defined this extraordinary event.
Get ready to be inspired, to dance, to learn, and to celebrate diversity and creativity like never before. Your adventure awaits at the tip of your fingers – click now and let the excitement of FAME Week Africa wash over you!
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Lisa Walker – Prosper Africa | Unlocking Opportunities for Africa’s Creative Industries
David Max Brown – Filmmaking, History & the Power of Authentic African Stories
Got a story Africa will want to watch? African producers are invited to submit bold, authentic film and television projects for youth and mass-market audiences. Shortlisted producers will pitch directly to MTN One TV at FAME Week Africa 2026 in Cape Town. SUBMIT HERE
South African filmmakers with disabilities are invited to enter the Inclusive Lens Pitching Competition at FAME Week Africa 2026. Pitch your feature film or series live in Cape Town, with finalists competing for a R50 000 NFVF-sponsored prize. SUBMIT HERE
Got the next big unscripted format? African producers are invited to submit bold, original Entertainment & Reality concepts with premium potential. Selected producers will pitch directly to the MultiChoice Group panel at FAME Week Africa 2026. SUBMIT HERE
