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Saturday, 3 May 2025

India Sets Global Vision in AVGC-XR: IICT Launches Strategic Collaborations with Industry Leaders

The Press Information Bureau reports that the Indian Institute of Cinematography and Television (IICT) has launched strategic collaborations with industry leaders to advance India's position in the global AVGC-XR sector. The initiative aims to strengthen the nation's capabilities across animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality technologies through partnerships with leading studios and companies.

via PIB

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Andhra Pradesh to establish India's first Transmedia Entertainment City with Creative Land

The South First reports that Andhra Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Creative Land to develop India's first Transmedia Entertainment City. The initiative aims to create a dedicated hub for entertainment and media production. This development is expected to strengthen the state's position in the AVGC-XR sector and attract investment to the region's creative industries.

via The South First

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Madhya Pradesh launches Film Tourism and AVGC-XR policies at WAVES 2025

News On AIR reports that Madhya Pradesh has launched dedicated Film Tourism and AVGC-XR policies at WAVES 2025. The state's initiative aims to support and develop the animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors within the region. These policies are expected to attract investment and foster growth in Madhya Pradesh's creative industries, positioning the state as a hub for AVGC-XR talent and production.

via News On AIR

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Countdown begins for maiden WAVES World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit

The Press Information Bureau announces the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), a significant event for India's AVGC-XR sector. The summit aims to bring together industry stakeholders, creators, technologists, and policymakers to discuss advancements and opportunities in animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality. Details regarding dates, venue, and participation framework will be announced progressively.

via PIB

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

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Annapurna Studios: Hyderabad's high-tech film hub marks 50 years

The Print reports on Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, a facility central to India's VFX and film production ecosystem. The studio, part of the Nagarjuna family legacy spanning five decades, operates as a high-technology production hub. The publication examines the studio's role in Indian cinema and its technical infrastructure development over half a century.

via theprint.in

Monday, 28 April 2025

WAVES 2025 positioned as global exhibition for media, entertainment, and technology

The Press Information Bureau announces WAVES 2025, a global exhibition focused on media, entertainment, and technology sectors. The event is positioned as a comprehensive platform for industry professionals and stakeholders across animation, VFX, gaming, and emerging technologies. Details regarding venue, dates, and participation opportunities align with India's growing prominence in the AVGC-XR ecosystem, attracting international and domestic exhibitors and visitors to showcase innovations and business opportunities in these high-growth sectors.

via PIB

Thursday, 24 April 2025

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

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South Indian filmmakers partner with international VFX studios to redefine regional cinema

The Times of India reports that South Indian filmmakers are collaborating with international VFX studios to elevate production standards in regional cinema. The partnerships are enabling local productions to achieve global-quality visual effects, helping redefine storytelling approaches in South Indian film industries and positioning the region as a competitive hub for VFX-driven regional productions.

via The Times of India

Friday, 11 April 2025

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Union Ministry signs MoU to establish Indian Institute of Creative Technologies in Mumbai

The Press Information Bureau reports that the Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Maharashtra to establish the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) in Mumbai. The institute aims to strengthen India's animation, VFX, gaming, and creative sectors by developing skilled talent and fostering innovation in digital content creation and emerging technologies.

via PIB

Friday, 4 April 2025

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India's VFX industry setting new global standards, says IBEF

The India Brand Equity Foundation reports that India's VFX sector is establishing itself as a benchmark globally. The statement underscores the sector's growing technical capabilities and competitive positioning in international markets. India has emerged as a significant hub for visual effects work, attracting major international projects and talent.

via IBEF

Friday, 28 March 2025

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Indian VFX segment records 14 per cent decline in 2024, says FICCI-EY report

AnimationXpress reports that the FICCI-EY Report 2025 reveals India's VFX segment experienced a 14 per cent decline in 2024. The report, prepared by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and EY, provides a comprehensive assessment of the sector's performance. This downturn reflects broader challenges facing the Indian visual effects industry during the period, marking a significant contraction in a key segment of the country's AVGC sector.

via Animation Xpress

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

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Indian VFX and animation sectors grapple with film slowdown and AI challenges

BusinessLine reports that India's VFX and animation industries are facing headwinds from a slowdown in film production and the emerging impact of artificial intelligence. The sector, a significant contributor to India's creative economy, is navigating challenging market conditions as production houses reassess spending and AI tools reshape workflows. Industry participants are assessing strategies to maintain competitiveness amid these structural shifts.

via BusinessLine

Monday, 17 March 2025

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India vital to ILM's future, says VFX powerhouse behind Star Wars and Marvel

Moneycontrol reports that Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), the renowned VFX studio behind Star Wars and Marvel productions, has underscored India's importance as a cornerstone to its future operations. The exclusive interview highlights ILM's strategic reliance on Indian talent and capabilities within the global VFX ecosystem, reflecting the country's growing significance in visual effects production for major Hollywood franchises.

via Moneycontrol.com

Sunday, 16 March 2025

Friday, 14 March 2025

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Technicolor shuts Bengaluru operations, impacting city's AVGC-XR sector

The Hindu reports that Technicolor, the 110-year-old media and entertainment technology company, has closed its Bengaluru operations. The closure is expected to affect the city's animation, VFX, and XR ecosystem. Technicolor has been a significant player in post-production services in India, and its exit from Bengaluru represents a notable loss for the local AVGC-XR industry and the talent workforce dependent on the company.

via The Hindu

Thursday, 13 March 2025

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Namit Malhotra on The Ramayana: 'Belongs to The World—No One Person or Entity Owns It'

The Hollywood Reporter India reports on Namit Malhotra's remarks regarding The Ramayana as cultural property. Malhotra emphasises that the epic narrative is global heritage rather than the possession of any single individual or organisation. His statement addresses broader questions of intellectual property and cultural ownership in adapting foundational stories across media.

via The Hollywood Reporter India

Monday, 3 March 2025

WAVES Bazaar launched as business collaboration hub for media and entertainment

The Press Information Bureau announces the launch of WAVES Bazaar, a business collaboration platform designed for the media and entertainment sector. The initiative aims to facilitate networking and partnerships within the industry, supporting professionals and organisations across animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and related creative disciplines in India's growing AVGC-XR ecosystem.

via PIB

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Scanline VFX opens new studio in Hyderabad

Animation Xpress reports that Scanline VFX, a major visual effects company, has opened a new studio in Hyderabad, Telangana. The expansion marks the company's entry into India's growing VFX sector and reflects increasing investment by international studios in the country's creative infrastructure. This move strengthens Hyderabad's position as a hub for visual effects and animation services.

via Animation Xpress

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Madhya Pradesh's new AVGC-XR policy draws global collaboration enquiries

The Times of India reports that Madhya Pradesh's newly introduced AVGC-XR policy is generating interest from international collaborators. The policy initiative is attracting enquiries focused on fostering global partnerships within the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors. The state's strategic push to position itself as a destination for AVGC-XR industries has prompted interest from overseas entities keen to explore collaborative opportunities with local studios and talent.

via The Times of India

Friday, 28 February 2025

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Technicolor India shuts down, affecting over 3,000 employees

India Today reports that Technicolor India has shut down operations, impacting more than 3,000 employees. The closure represents a significant development for India's VFX sector, where the company was a notable player in visual effects and post-production services. The shutdown raises concerns about employment and capacity in the country's animation and VFX industry.

via India Today

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GAFX-2025 Bengaluru hosts sessions across diverse AVGC sectors

The Press Information Bureau reports that GAFX-2025 in Bengaluru conducted sessions covering diverse AVGC (Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics, XR) sectors today. The event showcased industry developments across multiple creative verticals, bringing together professionals and stakeholders from India's growing animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors to discuss trends and opportunities in these fields.

via PIB

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Bengaluru leads India's gaming boom as AVGC-XR sector expands

KNN India reports that Bengaluru is driving India's gaming sector expansion within the broader AVGC-XR (animation, VFX, gaming, comics, extended reality) industry. The report highlights the city's growing prominence as a hub for gaming development and digital content creation, reflecting increased investment and talent concentration in the region. This growth signals strengthening infrastructure and opportunity within India's animation, visual effects, gaming, and extended reality segments.

via KNN India

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Karnataka to establish India's first AVGC-XR Park

The New Indian Express reports that Karnataka plans to establish the country's first dedicated AVGC-XR Park. The initiative aims to support animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors within the state. This development is expected to strengthen Karnataka's position as a hub for creative industries and attract studios and talent in India's growing digital content ecosystem.

via The New Indian Express

Thursday, 27 February 2025

PM envisioned WAVES as industry-led event, says MIB Secretary

According to PIB, India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Secretary has stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisioned WAVES as an event "by the industry, for the industry and of the industry." WAVES is a key initiative supporting India's audio-visual and creative sectors, aligning with the government's push to develop the AVGC ecosystem. The statement underscores the government's commitment to fostering industry participation in shaping policy and growth initiatives.

via PIB

It's an opportune moment for India's AVGC-XR sector

The Hindu reports on India's AVGC-XR sector, identifying current conditions as favourable for growth and development. The publication discusses the timing and strategic position of the Indian animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR industries, suggesting opportunities lie ahead for stakeholders. Details on specific drivers, initiatives, or market conditions are not disclosed in the summary provided.

via The Hindu

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

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Technicolor's challenges create opportunities for India's VFX sector

Moneycontrol.com reports that India's VFX industry is positioning itself to capitalise on uncertainty surrounding Technicolor, a major global player. The report suggests that disruptions in the international VFX landscape may create openings for Indian studios to secure larger projects and expand their market share. Details on specific opportunities and Indian studios' response strategies were not provided in the available summary.

via Moneycontrol.com

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

Sunday, 23 February 2025

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Technicolor implosion leaves thousands of Indian VFX, animation workers unpaid

Cartoon Brew reports that Technicolor's collapse has left thousands of Indian VFX and animation workers without payment for February. The incident represents a significant crisis for India's visual effects and animation workforce, affecting multiple studios and freelancers across the sector. Technicolor's insolvency has triggered widespread concern about payment security and employment stability within India's AVGC industry.

via Cartoon Brew

Thursday, 20 February 2025

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Monday, 10 February 2025

Saturday, 8 February 2025

Thursday, 6 February 2025

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PIB Announces WAVES VFX Challenge

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has announced the WAVES VFX Challenge, an initiative to support India's visual effects sector. The challenge aims to promote talent and innovation within the VFX industry, encouraging participation from studios and professionals across the country. Details regarding eligibility, submission guidelines, and prizes remain central to the programme's scope, positioning it as a significant development for India's AVGC ecosystem and workforce development.

via PIB

Saturday, 1 February 2025

Wednesday, 29 January 2025

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DNEG announces leadership changes at India VFX studio

DNEG has announced structural changes to its India VFX leadership team, according to a statement from the studio. The announcement comes as the company continues to strengthen its operations in the country, where it maintains one of its significant production facilities serving global clients across film, television, and episodic content.

via DNEG

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

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Indian VFX industry marks milestones and faces challenges in 2024

AnimationXpress reports on key developments in India's VFX sector throughout 2024. The publication reviews significant milestones achieved by the industry, identifies emerging trends shaping the sector, and examines persistent challenges affecting Indian VFX studios and professionals. The retrospective provides insight into the year's trajectory for India's visual effects landscape, highlighting both achievements and obstacles encountered during the period.

via Animation Xpress

Monday, 16 December 2024

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Y2K Film Graded and VFX Enhanced Using DaVinci Resolve Studio

VFX India reports that Digital Studio India completed grading and VFX enhancement work on Y2K, a comedy-horror film for A24, using DaVinci Resolve Studio. The project showcases the capabilities of Indian VFX facilities in colour grading and visual effects for international productions distributed by major Hollywood studios.

via Digital Studio India

Friday, 6 December 2024

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Rajasthan Launches AVGC-XR Policy To Establish Creative Technology Hub

Inc42 reports that Rajasthan has launched a new AVGC-XR policy aimed at positioning itself as a creative technology hub. The policy is designed to foster growth in animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors within the state. This initiative reflects Rajasthan's commitment to developing its digital creative infrastructure and attracting industry investment in these high-growth sectors.

via Inc42

Thursday, 5 December 2024

Wednesday, 4 December 2024

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VFX in Bollywood: Transforming Movies with Visual Effects

Autodesk has published an article examining the role of visual effects in Bollywood filmmaking. The piece explores how VFX is transforming Indian cinema and the tools being used by studios to enhance storytelling. This reflects growing adoption of professional VFX workflows within India's film industry, a key segment of the country's AVGC sector.

via Autodesk

Tuesday, 3 December 2024

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Aptech launches Virtual Production Academy for VFX and filmmaking training in India

Digitalstudioindia.com reports that Aptech has established India's first end-to-end Virtual Production Academy, a dedicated training hub for VFX and filmmaking. The academy offers comprehensive instruction in virtual production techniques, positioning itself as a resource for India's growing media and entertainment workforce. The initiative reflects industry demand for specialised training in cutting-edge production methodologies within the Indian AVGC sector.

via digitalstudioindia.com

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

88 Pictures launches game development division

NDTV Sports reports that 88 Pictures, an Indian animation and VFX studio, has launched a new game development division. The expansion marks the studio's entry into the gaming sector, diversifying its service offerings beyond animation and visual effects production. This move reflects growing opportunities in India's interactive entertainment industry.

via NDTV Sports

Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Monday, 4 November 2024

Create In India Challenge Season 1 builds momentum before WAVES summit

The Press Information Bureau reports that Create In India Challenge Season 1 is gaining traction ahead of the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES). The initiative aims to support India's AVGC-XR sector by fostering innovation and talent development. WAVES is a major platform for the audio-visual and entertainment industry in India, showcasing opportunities for studios, creators, and enterprises. The challenge encourages participation from across the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality segments.

via PIB

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

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Golden opportunity announced for emerging VFX artists across India

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has announced an opportunity for emerging Visual Effects artists across India. Details of the specific initiative, including eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and support mechanisms, were not fully elaborated in the available summary. Artists in the VFX sector are encouraged to review the full PIB announcement for comprehensive information and application procedures.

via PIB

Saturday, 19 October 2024

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Thursday, 3 October 2024

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AVGCI and CCCA Partner to Offer VFX, Animation, and Game Design Courses in Goa

Digital Studio India reports that AVGCI and CCCA have partnered to deliver world-class VFX, animation, and game design courses in Goa. The collaboration aims to provide advanced training in key AVGC disciplines, strengthening the talent pipeline in India's animation and gaming sectors. This partnership underscores efforts to expand quality vocational education in creative industries across Indian states.

via Digital Studio India

Sunday, 29 September 2024

AVGC positioned as future of media and entertainment industry

The Press Information Bureau has highlighted AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics) as a critical sector shaping the future of India's media and entertainment industry. The statement underscores the growing significance of these creative verticals in driving economic growth and cultural output, reflecting government recognition of the sector's strategic importance to India's digital economy and global competitiveness.

via Pib.gov.in

Union Cabinet approves National Centre of Excellence for AVGC

The Press Information Bureau reports that India's Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC). The centre aims to strengthen India's AVGC sector through enhanced infrastructure, talent development, and industry collaboration. This policy initiative marks a significant step in positioning India as a global hub for AVGC-XR innovation and production capabilities.

via Pib.gov.in

Saturday, 28 September 2024

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India emerging as leading AVGC centre, Tamil Nadu leading growth: Union Minister

The Press Information Bureau reports that Union Minister Dr L. Murugan has highlighted India's emergence as a leading centre for the AVGC industry. The minister emphasised Tamil Nadu's prominent role in driving the sector's growth. The statement underscores the government's recognition of the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR sectors as strategic priorities for India's digital economy expansion.

via PIB

Saturday, 21 September 2024

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IFC backs DNEG to boost India's VFX industry and workforce skills

The International Finance Corporation reports that it is backing global VFX leader DNEG to strengthen India's creative industry and equip the workforce with advanced skills. The backing aims to enhance the country's VFX sector capabilities and talent development. DNEG, a leading visual effects company, will work to support India's growing creative economy through skill enhancement initiatives and industry support, positioning the nation as a competitive hub for VFX production.

via International Finance Corporation (IFC)

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Pixelloid Studios celebrates Emmy win for Shogun visual effects

Pixelloid Studios, an Indian VFX studio, has won an Emmy award for its visual effects work on the television series Shogun. ANI News reports on the achievement, marking a significant recognition for the studio's contributions to the production. The Emmy accolade underscores the growing capabilities and international standing of India's VFX sector in delivering high-quality work for major global entertainment projects.

via ANI News