Mbuotidem Johnson
CEO / Producer — Basement Animation
Mbuotidem Johnson is CEO and Producer at Basement Animation, a Lagos-based studio specializing in animation and audiovisual production. With more than 15 years in the field, he has built a strong track record as a studio founder and producer, with credits including the Best International Film Award at TAAFI 2022 for Halim’s Vote and an Annecy 2024 official competition selection for The Xpaits.
Johnson is also a founder of Animation Nigeria (AN), reflecting his wider role in supporting the growth of the Nigerian animation industry. His work spans both creative production and studio leadership, with a focus on building sustainable animation pipelines.
At SACC, he will speak in “Smart Production - Data-Driven Animation Pipelines,” sharing insights into how production systems and data-informed workflows can support animation at both studio and industry level.
