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CARIBBEAN EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CREATE
04FILM&Animation -STEPSTOTHEWORLDSTAGE -ANANIMATEDAPPROACH
CAMILLE SELVON ABRAHAMS
ANIME CARIBE
ANIMATION &
NEW MEDIA FESTIVAL
TRINIDAD
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
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.