{"id":6950,"date":"2025-09-11T13:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/?p=6950"},"modified":"2025-10-05T00:25:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T22:25:46","slug":"avijozi-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/news\/entertainment\/avijozi-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Get ready for AVIJOZI 2025 – Where Creativity and Technology Meet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AVIJOZI 2025<\/strong> – Free-Access Festival for Film, Animation, VFX, AI, and Gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launched in 2022 by Nosipho Maketo-van den Bragt, CEO of Chocolate Tribe<\/a><\/strong>, South Africa\u2019s multi-award-winning VFX, Animation, and Content Development studio. AVIJOZI<\/strong> began as a bold response to Africa\u2019s creative skills gap and job creation. Rooted in the belief that visual storytelling drives global connection, the festival debuted as a free local gathering with just over 1,000 attendees and with over 4,200+ attendees in 2024, marked a major step toward impact at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AVIJOZI<\/strong> 2025<\/strong> is 100% free\u2014thanks to the event partners and sponsors, the organizers are committed to keeping it accessible to youth and industry professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just be sure to register so you are on the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The AVIJOZI 2025<\/strong> theme, #HeartOfSteel, celebrates the resilience of African creators in a rapidly changing industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The theme is a call for courageous leadership in an era where creators must boldly navigate disruption, AI, and automation and a reminder that our creativity must remain heartfelt and human, even as we embrace emerging technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where, When & Entry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udccd\" Summer Place, 69 Melville Road, Hyde Park, Johannesburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\" Saturday 13 September 2025 | 10:00\u201318:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\" Sunday 14 September 2025 | 10:00\u201316:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83c\udf9f\" FREE entry \u2013 registration essential<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to register @ avijozi.zohobackstage.com\/AVIJOZI<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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REGISTER AND GET YOUR FREE TICKET<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What can you expect at AVIJOZI 2025?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Animation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Animation has grown and transformed over the years, becoming a magical way of telling stories that connect with people of all ages. It\u2019s fun, creative, and endlessly imaginative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At AVIJOZI<\/strong>, we\u2019ll be celebrating the world of animation in all its forms\u2014whether it\u2019s the charm of stop motion, the timeless appeal of 2D, or the breathtaking possibilities of fully animated 3D worlds. It\u2019s all about exploring, sharing, and enjoying the creativity that makes animation so special.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Film Production<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No matter where you fit in\u2014whether you\u2019re a producer, distributor, director, scriptwriter, stunt performer, drone pilot, production designer, camera operator, or director of photography\u2014AVIJOZI <\/strong>will be brimming with opportunities. There\u2019s always something happening, and it\u2019s the kind of space where creativity meets business in exciting ways.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Gaming \/ VR \/ AR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The AVIJOZI<\/strong> 2025 Game Expo offers game developer & distributor workshops, indie and console gaming, Unreal Engine boot camps, game programming classes and game challenges with prizes. Meet other game developers, and learn about the exciting world of game development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus more Virtual Reality showcases to enjoy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

There will be over 50 Speakers and presentations throughout the weekend<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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VIEW SPEAKER LINEUP<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

AND MUCH MUCH MORE….<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a quick teaser of the action-packed weekend AVIJOZI 2025 promises to be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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