ALULA Animation Studio will host the ALULA XPO 2025 on 28 November 2025 at its studio located at 1 Alice Lane, Avondale West, Harare. The one-day event will showcase the power of animation and visual effects in film, advertising, and education. It aims to bring together students, creative professionals, and corporate leaders to explore how animation can be used in modern communication and business.

ALULA Animation Studio is a Zimbabwean creative company known for producing high-quality 3D animation, visual effects, and branded content. Over the past seven years, it has built a solid reputation through partnerships with international and local clients. Notable collaborations include projects with The Walt Disney Company, Netflix, and several development and corporate organisations.

The ALULA XPO will run in two sessions. The first session, from 10:00 to 15:00 Central Africa Time, is dedicated to students. It will include talks, workshops, and portfolio reviews aimed at high school and tertiary students. These sessions are designed to help young people develop practical skills, understand career paths in the creative industries, and get direct exposure to the professional world of animation, film, and VFX.

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The second session, from 18:00 to 21:00 Central Africa Time, is designed for corporate guests, funders, and media. It will feature curated screenings, technical demonstrations, and a live hologram performance. There will also be short presentations showing how animation can be used to support marketing, training, and public communication. The evening will serve as a networking platform for industry leaders and organisations looking to collaborate with local creative talent.

Organisers say the event will create opportunities for pilot projects and future partnerships between the creative sector and business. Attendees will be able to engage with emerging animators, learn about innovative storytelling formats, and explore low-bandwidth content delivery methods suitable for different markets.

Attendance is free, but spaces are limited. Entry is by guest list, and invitations must be confirmed by RSVP before 21 November 2025. Parking and on-site security will be provided.

According to the organisers, ALULA XPO 2025 aims to connect education, industry, and culture in one forum. The event is part of ALULA Animation’s broader effort to build skills, promote local creative production, and position Zimbabwe as a regional hub for animation and digital media.

Article By Billy Makore

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