AnimaxfyB Studio Blinds The Pan-African Film Festival By The Lights

AnimaxfyB Studio’s animated short BLINDED BY THE LIGHTS, directed by Francis Brown, has been officially selected for the Pan-African Film Festival (PAFF), marking another significant milestone in the film’s expanding international journey. This latest selection represents the project’s third appearance at an Oscar-qualifying festival, following notable screenings at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and DOK Leipzig, further cementing its position as one of Africa’s most compelling animated works on the global stage.

At its thematic core, BLINDED BY THE LIGHTS delivers a sobering exploration of power, greed and systemic betrayal. Narrated from the perspective of those in authority, the film intentionally obscures truth to reveal how decisions made from positions of privilege inflict profound consequences on ordinary lives. Through its daring narrative structure and striking visual language, the film confronts uncomfortable realities, prompting audiences to interrogate notions of accountability, complicity and governance.

Beyond its growing list of festival selections, the sustained global recognition of BLINDED BY THE LIGHTS underscores a creative vision that transcends borders and challenges conventional storytelling boundaries. The film stands as a defining statement for AnimaxfyB Studio and Francis Brown, reflecting the rising influence of African animation in shaping conversations and aesthetics within contemporary global cinema.