WAFX Zonal Finals will take place across four major cities
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NATIONAL, March 27, 2025: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, in collaboration with Aptech Limited and ABAI, has launched the WAFX Seminar Series, an initiative aimed at preparing and inspiring participants for the prestigious WAVES VFX Competition (WAFX). The series is a key step in Create in India Season 1, the government’s effort to boost India’s creative economy and nurture the next generation of VFX talent.
The WAFX Seminar Series will be bringing top industry professionals to educate and mentor aspiring VFX artists. These seminars aim to provide valuable insights into industry trends, advanced VFX techniques, and career growth opportunities, helping participants prepare for the competition while understanding the evolving landscape of the VFX industry.
The first seminar, held at Aptech Mumbai, featured Jateen Thakkar, a renowned VFX Supervisor known for his work on Poacher, Leo, and Bhediya. In another session, MAAC hosted a webinar by Jay Mehta, VFX Supervisor at Scanline VFX, which was live-streamed across India. He shared an exclusive window into the world of VFX.
As a build-up to WAVES 2025, the WAFX Zonal Finals will take place across four major cities - Chandigarh, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata in mid-April 2025. The top talents from these rounds will advance to the Grand Finale at WAVES 2025, set to take place at Jio World Center, Mumbai, from May 1 to 4 2025.
The WAFX Zonal Finals will be a platform where participants from the All India Online VFX Contest will compete live before an esteemed jury. Winners will gain industry recognition, prizes, and studio internships with leading VFX firms, enhancing their career prospects.
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