LIFANIMA is one of the major animation festivals on the African continent, hosted in Lagos which is home to Nigeria's NOLLYWOOD, the World's 3rd largest film industry.
LIFANIMA is dedicated to the promotion of Animation in Africa.
LIFANIMA attracts the continent's new generation of animators and visual effects talents and studios, as well as stakeholders in the film industry.
Investors, producers, private and public sector stakeholders find LIFANIMA a compelling platform for networking.

LIFANIMA gives awards in five categories:
BEST 2D ANIMATION
BEST 3D ANIMATION
BEST ANIMATION COMMERCIAL
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
STOP MOTION ANIMATION

1. CRITERIA

Works submitted for LIFANIMA should meet the following criteria

1a. Must be either produced in Africa or by Africans in diaspora
1b. Should reflect African values, culture, history or society
1c. Should have been produced within the last 3 years.

2. COMPETITION

Submissions must indicate category under which the work is being submitted. Each submission must be entered separately. However, we reserve the right to place a submission into a different category where we deem necessary. Submissions must indicate rating, whether they are G, PG, PG 13 or 18.

3. FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Works produced in any language other than English must have English Subtitles.

4. CATEGORIES

2D ANIMATION SHORT
3D ANIMATION SHORT
ANIMATION COMMERCIAL
VISUAL EFFECTS
STOP MOTION ANIMATION

5. Films must be submitted preferably in MP4 HD, 1920 x 1080p.

6. AWARDS

Awards will be given in four categories. The Jury's decision is final.

Best 2D Animation
Best 3D Animation
Best Animation Commercial
Best Visual Effects

GENERAL DATA CONSENT

USP Communications Limited, its representatives or assigns or persons authorized by it , shall have the right to use, publish or broadcast the visual, audio or video material herein described and submitted for Lagos International Festival of Animation, LIFANIMA for promotional purposes, either touched up, altered, or edited in any manner. I undertake not to prosecute any proceedings or claims or demand against the said USP Communications Limited, or any person authorized by it in respect of the use of the said visual, audio or video material so touched up, altered, or distorted.
By submitting entries, participants waive any right to inspect or approve the said material before the same may be used, published or broadcast.

Overall Rating
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Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Abubaker Ibrahem

    "It was a unique experience, characterized by the quality of the performances. The friendly atmosphere and the tight organization added a special touch to the event. Without a doubt, this festival deserves five stars!"

    December 2023
  • Amazing experience. I didn't win this time but I'm definitely winning next time.

    November 2023
  • Stofile Studios

    It was Amazing
    I won the Visual Effects Award for 2023

    November 2023
  • I was unable to attend the festival, but the communication was good and the people are very friendly, look forward to next year, I will hopefully be back!

    January 2023
  • was awesome thank you for all beautiful faces in there

    November 2022