Founding Members

Join the first chapter.

Register as a Founding Member and help shape South Africa's first dedicated Ai Film Association. Open to filmmakers, animators, directors, producers and Ai creatives.

Your privacy matters. Your email address, phone number and password are never displayed publicly. Only your display name, province, bio, showcase video and social media links appear on your public profile.
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Your Work

Link to your best Ai film on YouTube. This will appear on your public profile on the Founding Members page.

Social Media

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What is a Founding Member?

Founding Members are the first creative professionals in the SAAiFA community. Filmmakers, animators, directors, producers and Ai artists who are building something with Ai and want to be recognised for it.

As a Founding Member you get:

  • A public profile on the Founding Members page
  • A showcase for your Ai films
  • The chance to earn from your film artwork
  • Access to the SAAiFA Resources section
  • A voice in shaping SAAiFA's direction
  • Early access to the 2027 film competition
  • Recognition as a founding voice in SA Ai cinema
  • First look at SAAiFA news and updates

Just want to follow the journey?

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