Jamaica trying to become animation industry hub
JAMAICA is trying to position itself as the next hub of global animation, a growing industry that generated more than US$100 billion last year.
Officials hope that the international animation industry can create thousands of jobs for young artists in Jamaica, where good jobs have long been scarce.
On Thursday, a conference on animation drew dozens of Jamaican hopefuls and industry leaders such as Bento Box, a California-based company and leading animation producer for broadcast and cable networks.
The World Bank says because animation skills are transportable, capable individuals can serve international clients from anywhere.
Industry Minister Anthony Hylton says animation “offers huge potential for the creation of jobs” in Jamaica.
Animation outsourcing to subcontractors in countries such as South Korea and India has been a flourishing business for years.
— AP
