Delhi, Feb 12
\nDo you have a vision that speaks through the lens and a story that unfolds in every frame? If creativity runs through your veins the WAVES Awards of Excellence presents a golden opportunity<\/p>\n
The much-anticipated Student Showreels & Professional Ad Film Competition is officially open for submissions! Submit your entry by February 15th.<\/p>\n
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in collaboration with ASIFA India, a UNESCO-recognized global NGO promoting animation, is hosting WAVES Awards of Excellence as part of the Create in India Challenge. These awards celebrate exceptional achievements in Animation, Visual Effects, and Extended Reality (XR), reinforcing India\u2019s creative leadership on the global stage.<\/p>\n
There are two competition categories: Student Showreels (No time restriction) and Professional Ad Films (limit 60 seconds). The submissions reflect themes of India\u2019s socio-cultural landscape, and modern technology like:<\/p>\n
Mythology & Folklore in a Modern Context<\/p>\n
Sustainability & Climate Change Awareness<\/p>\n
Wellness & Yoga<\/p>\n
Artificial Intelligence & The Future of Storytelling<\/p>\n
India\u2019s Untold Stories through Animation & VFX<\/p>\n
Gaming for Social Impact<\/p>\n
Virtual Production & XR Innovations<\/p>\n
Animating Rituals and mythological lores like Hanuman Chalisa using Stop Motion Animation<\/p>\n
Women’s Safety and Eve Teasing<\/p>\n
Advertising World & its Changing Dimensions<\/p>\n
ASIFA India has witnessed an exceptional response with enthusiastic participation<\/p>\n
ASIFA India has received an overwhelming response with 1238 submissions of finished works from various demographics: Students (75%), Professionals (25%), Women (35%) and Emerging Creators (50%). The participation of women and young creators underscores the challenge\u2019s role in promoting diversity, inclusivity, and fresh perspectives in India\u2019s AVGC sector.<\/p>\n
Submissions have been promoted across various continents, resulting in over 60 global entries from 13 countries, such as Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, Greece, Cyprus, Iran, Finland, the Philippines, Germany, Sri Lanka, Puerto Rico, China, and Mexico. Global Animated Film association Asifa (Association Internationale du Film d\u2019Animation) is promoting the competition globally via its 40 Chapters in various counties.<\/p>\n
ASIFA also received submissions from more than 52 institutions in India and abroad. Leading global educational institutions like BAU Centro Universitario de Artes y Dise\u00f1o de Barcelona, Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology at UTD, Tehran University of Art, Filmakademie Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, Academy Of Art University, Academy of Design, Colombo, Kennesaw State University student have submitted their top entries to this prestigious festival.
\nStudents from Prestigious Indian Institutions including all NID, IITs (IDC School of Design and DOD at various IIT\u2019s), SRFTI, Symbiosis, Sir JJ Institute of Applied Art, Banasthali Vidyapith, Ajeenkya D Y Patil University, BIT Mesra, UID, Srishti Manipal have also submitted their best work.<\/p>\n
Glimpses of Submissions of Waves Awards of Excellence<\/p>\n
WAVES Winners Gain Global Opportunities<\/p>\n
Winners will receive in-person support for portfolio review by experts, opportunity to interact with global jury from US, Greece & India. They will also receive networking opportunities by direct engagement with key stakeholders, including international studios, producers, and government officials for potential career opportunities. Animation studios and independent developers will receive guidance on funding, IP development, and business scalability.<\/p>\n
ASIFA India organized series Meet ups across 15 Indian sub-chapters to inspire creators from various cities for their participation in the upcoming WAVES Awards of Excellence. In the session \u2018Deep Dive into Excellence from Mentors\u2019 eminent global Jury like Briana Yarhouse from USA & Dr. Anastasia Dimitra from Athens, Greece gave tips to participants.<\/p>\n
Global Jury Members Briana Yarhouse, Dr.Anastasia Dimitra sharing their expertise during a Virtual Meet recently, joined by Deanna Morse(Member of Oscars), Celebrity Artist Dhimant Vyas, BN Vichar& Others..Session Moderated by Sanjay Khimesara, President, Asifa India & Vinita Bachani, Core Committee Member<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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