Animania is a premier Jamaican pop culture convention that celebrates animation, comics, gaming, and cosplay. It serves as a vibrant platform for creatives, fans, and industry
professionals to showcase their work, network, and engage in various entertainment and educational activities.
The Jamaica Film and Television Association (JAFTA) and Women in Film and Television Jamaica (WIFTJA) are two other key organisations supporting the growth and inclusivity of Jamaica’s screen-based industries.
JAFTA is a non-profit organisation that advocates for the development of Jamaica’s film and television sector. It provides support to filmmakers through training, networking opportunities, mentorship, and advocacy. JAFTA also collaborates with local and international partners to enhance the industry’s infrastructure and expand its global presence.
WIFTJA is the Jamaican chapter of the international Women in Film and Television network. It is dedicated to empowering women working in the film, television, and related media industries. WIFTJA provides professional development, mentorship, and visibility to support women in advancing to creative and leadership roles within the industry.
Together, JAFTA and WIFTJA play a complementary role in building a more vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable audiovisual industry in Jamaica by nurturing talent, promoting gender equity, and creating opportunities for growth and collaboration.
In Jamaica, several vocational institutions offer Digital Animation Programmes designed to equip students with practical skills for the animation and digital media industries. Key institutions include:
GARMEX Heart Academy, Kingston
HCIT, Montego Bay
Southwest TVET Institute, Mandeville
VTDI, Gordon Town & Mandeville
Several tertiary institutions in Jamaica offer Bachelor’s programmes in Animation, aiming to develop skilled professionals for the local and international creative industries. These include:
CARIMAC, UWI, Mona
Edna Manley College for the Visual
and Performing Arts
UTECH, Jamaica