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WAVES to connect Indian creators, technologists with global talent: Centre
Published on Mar 9, 2025
By IANS
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- 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.
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- The first edition of WAVES is set to take place from May 1 to May 4 in Mumbai.
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- According to the government, WAVES will bring together professionals from the media and entertainment (M&E) industry to showcase India’s talent and potential.
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- 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.
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- It aims to create new opportunities for collaboration between Indian and international industry players.
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- One of the major highlights of WAVES is the animation filmmakers competition, launched in partnership with Dancing Atoms, a leading animation company.
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- This initiative is designed to discover and promote India’s best storytelling talent in the field of animation.
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- 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.
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- Selected participants will undergo mentorship sessions and masterclasses conducted by industry experts.
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- The final winners will be announced in April 2025, with prizes and global exposure awaiting the best entries.
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- While films can be in any language, the submission forms have to be completed in English to accommodate an international panel of jurors.
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- The competition received entries from across the country and abroad, highlighting the growing interest in animation.
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- Selected participants will now go through an intensive mentorship programme, where industry experts will help them refine their ideas through masterclasses.
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- Entries are being judged based on originality, entertainment value, market appeal, audience engagement, and presentation.
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- Winners will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to industry leaders, gain global exposure, and compete for exciting prizes.
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- The competition received an overwhelming response, with 1,290 participants submitting their entries, including 19 from other countries.
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