WAVES to connect Indian creators, technologists with global
WAVES to connect Indian creators, technologists with global talent: Centre
The upcoming World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) will serve as a major platform to connect Indian creators and technologists with global industry leaders
NEW DELHI — The upcoming World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES)
will serve as a major platform to connect Indian creators and technologists
with global industry leaders, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
(I&B) said on Sunday.
The first edition of WAVES is set to take place from May 1
to May 4 in Mumbai.
According to the government, WAVES will bring together
professionals from the media and entertainment (M&E) industry to
showcase India’s talent and potential.
The event will focus on four key areas -- broadcasting
& infotainment, AVGC-XR (animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and
extended reality), digital media & innovation, and films.
It aims to create new opportunities for collaboration
between Indian and international industry players.
One of the major highlights of WAVES is the animation
filmmakers competition, launched in partnership with Dancing Atoms, a leading
animation company.
This initiative is designed to discover and promote India’s
best storytelling talent in the field of animation.
The competition is open to students, amateurs, and
professionals. Participants were required to submit a logline, a two-page
summary of their film concept, and a poster.
Selected participants will undergo mentorship sessions and
masterclasses conducted by industry experts.
The final winners will be announced in April 2025, with
prizes and global exposure awaiting the best entries.
While films can be in any language, the submission forms
have to be completed in English to accommodate an international panel of
jurors.
The competition received entries from across the country and
abroad, highlighting the growing interest in animation.
Selected participants will now go through an intensive
mentorship programme, where industry experts will help them refine their ideas
through masterclasses.
Entries are being judged based on originality, entertainment
value, market appeal, audience engagement, and presentation.
Winners will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to
industry leaders, gain global exposure, and compete for exciting prizes.
The competition received an overwhelming response, with
1,290 participants submitting their entries, including 19 from other countries.
