Francis Y. Brown, CEO of AnimaxFYB Studios, a leading animation studio in Ghana, has called on the government to implement policies and incentives to support the growth of Ghana’s budding animation industry.

Speaking to Citi News during the 10th-anniversary celebration of AnimaxFYB Studios, Brown highlighted key challenges facing the industry, including the lack of co-production treaties and tax incentives that could attract investors.

“Because it is a budding industry, there are a couple of challenges we need to overcome, such as policies and co-production treaties, which Ghana currently doesn’t have with any country. This also affects the broader film industry,” he explained.

The CEO further emphasized the importance of tax rebates for animation and filmmaking, similar to those offered to other industries, to make the sector more appealing to investors.

“We need tax rebates to make animations and filmmaking attractive for investors, just like other industries benefit from such incentives,” he stated.

On the issue of building a skilled workforce, Brown acknowledged a significant gap but expressed optimism about ongoing efforts to address it.

“When it comes to training skilled professionals in the industry, it is a major need. However, I am happy that at AnimaxFYB Studios, we have collaborated with animation studios worldwide to bridge those gaps,” he noted.

“…We have a lot of room for young talents under our roof because of our Koliko Training facility. We look forward to training at least about 500 young talents by 2025. So, we are looking forward to opening up that game. Because the world revenue for animation is really growing faster and Africa is not part of that revenue. So, we are looking forward to training world-skilled professionals in the field,

As part of the 10th-anniversary celebration, AnimaxFYB Studios has opened its doors for an exhibition to attract industry stakeholders, potential investors, and animation enthusiasts, showcasing their work and highlighting the potential of Ghana’s animation industry.