NEWARK, NJ: Khem Fest is back for its fifth annual festival on Saturday, April 13 at the beautiful Hahne’s Building located at 50 Halsey St. in downtown Newark, NJ from 11am-5pm. according to a statement released by officials.
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Officials say Followed by the first annual Khem Animation Film Festival Awards at 6 pm. PBS Media and Musuyanama Women’s group have teamed up to bring you this all-ages celebration of comics, animation, video games and more!
"Jam-packed with panels, workshops, gaming and animation screenings throughout the day, we are proud to partner with Newark Public Schools, NJIT, Rutgers, P&G Bank, Launch Pad, The TKB Report, City of Newark, New Jersey and the newly renovated Hahnes & Co. which provides the perfect stage for Khem Fest and the Khem Animation Film Festival (KAFF)" according to officials.
KAFF celebrates the work of up and coming animation filmmakers and also serves as an incredible opportunity for networking. Offering game development seminars, STEM LAB, 3D printing, a comic book marketplace, panel discussions, video gaming lounge, student showcase, art galleries and more.
Thousands of attendees have participated in Khem Fest in the past five years and officials look forward to welcoming even more for the 5th annual event.
**ABOUT KHEM FEST**
KHEM FEST uses comics, animation, film and technology to develop youth literacy, inspire expression and critical thinking through S.T.E.A.M (Science Tech Engineering Arts Mathematics).
By showcasing creators of color and their culture, concepts and interests, the event better serves and reflects the Newark community at large according to officials.
The festival is no longer just about comic books, however, as other genres such as speculative fiction, video games, writing, collectible toys, filmmaking, costuming, music, dance and artistic expressions are represented.