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STEPS TO THE WORLD STAGE - AN ANIMATED APPROACH In a recent publication petitioning support for an investment opportunity in a Creative Industries Animation Studio, Invest Trinidad & Tobago published “in today’s extremely competitive market, a 30-minute animation feature costs between USD 200,000.00 - 400,000.00 to produce in the US while the same feature can be produced in India, at a cost of USD 70,000.00.” The document goes on to note, “Trinidad and Tobago has the potential to match this cost saving.” The reality however, is that animation as a serious contender among the range of offerings under the creative industry umbrella in the region, is still in its infancy. This reality nevertheless, is not tarnishing the resolve of some in the region determined to see it live up to its potential. It’s a resolve which has also captured the attention of Caribbean Export. Working with armoured diligence is Camille Selvon Abrahams of Trinidad and Tobago who wants to transform the reality of animation from the underdog to the champion of the creative industry. The founder of the Animae Caribe Animation and New Media Festival, Abrahams sees the potential for animation to be a source of economic support not only for Trinidad but for the entire Caribbean. The economic impact is also one shared by Caribbean

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The real ity however, is that animation as a serious contender among the range of offerings under the creative industry umbrel la in the region, is stil l in its infancy.

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