About
About
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The Competition
The Competition
Big Toons is a collaboration between Animate Jamaica and the Jamaica Animation Nation Network (JANN) to promote animation development of storytellers in Jamaica. It is held exclusively at Animania.
About JANN
About JANN
JANN is a membership-based organisation run by volunteer members. JANN’s goals are to promote our members' talents locally and internationally, support studios' demand for creatives, training institutions' need for placements, and improve the local Government's policy development. We build relationships with individuals and entities that can provide knowledge, employment opportunities, and facilitate policy changes that benefit the industry. https://animationjamaica.com
About Animate Jamaica
About Animate Jamaica
Based in Western Jamaica and founded in January 2023, Animate Jamaica is the first brand passionate about developing and promoting Asian culture in Western Jamaica. Our mission is to be the bridge between Asian and Jamaican cultures by creating a haven for thousands of individuals who can explore and learn more about Asian culture.
We're a brand that's passionate about two things:
Developing and promoting the Asian culture in Jamaica.
Creating quality and affordable merchandise for the local Market.
How It Works
How It Works
Phase 1
Phase 1
In partnership with Big Toons, we invite submissions from aspiring animators, writers, and creatives with original concepts for animated productions.
Submissions will be evaluated by experts from the international animation and entertainment industries, who will consider creativity, cultural relevance, feasibility, and market potential.
The top-selected pitches will gain entry into the year-long production incubator.
Phase 2
Phase 2
The selected participants will meet monthly for guided workshops and mentorship sessions. Each session focuses on a key aspect of animation production.
Experienced professionals from Jamaican educational institutions and production houses will facilitate the workshops, ensuring academic rigour and industry relevance.
Manual
Manual
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