ABOUT WAFX COMPETITION
WAFX – WAVES VFX COMPETITION is India’s premier nationwide hunt for top VFX talent
In a pioneering collaboration, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has joined forces with ABAI to introduce the first-ever WAVES VFX COMPETITION, the headline event of the upcoming World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES). This monumental partnership signifies a new chapter for India’s creative industry, launching the inaugural “Create in India Season 1”.
The competition is open to students, amateurs, and professionals alike, who simply need to submit their VFX work to participate. Throughout the journey, contestants will benefit from masterclasses and mentorship, honing their skills in preparation for the Grand Finale at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in New Delhi in February 2025, where finalists will vie for the prestigious Best Student and Professional VFX Artist Award.
The first stage will feature an online qualifier round where we expect 2000+ entries. A Pre-Selection Jury will select 10 Students and 10 Professional contestants to move to the second phase and compete at the Zonal level Person competitions. The Zonal Winners will advance to the Grand Finale in a 24-hour VFX Marathon format in front of a Grand Jury comprising National Award Winner VFX Supervisors.
THEME – DAILY LIFE SUPERHERO
The contest theme revolves around ” Daily Life SuperHeroes.” Participants are invited to create visual effects sequences or short films that showcase superheroes tackling mundane tasks with humor and creativity. Think of superheroes helping out with household chores, daily commutes, or solving everyday problems in creative and humorous ways.
Categories
Student Category
- Open to school and university students.
- Participants must provide proof of current enrolment
Professional Category
- Open to working professionals in the VFX, animation, and filmmaking industries.
- Freelancers, studio artists, and seasoned professionals are welcome.
WAY TO FINALS
Qualifier Round
Register:
Sign up to participate in WAFX. Select your preferred Zone, fill in your details and start creating your video.
Submit:
Submit the VFX video (maximum 30 seconds) based on the theme “Your Daily Superhero.” Submission details will be shared via email post registrations.
Get Selected:
A jury will select the top 10 entries per category (Student & Professional) from each zone. Selected finalists will proceed to the Zonal Contests.
Zonal Round
Show Up:
Selected finalists must be present for the live contest based on their selected zone.
Compete:
Participate in a 10-hour challenge to create a VFX reel using provided stock videos, 3D assets, and FX library.
Zonal Winner:
The winner from each zone per category will be awarded a fully paid opportunity to compete in the Grand Finale at WAVES and also receive hampers.
Zonal Contest Locations:
North Zone: Chandigarh
West Zone: Mumbai
East Zone: Kolkata
South Zone: Bengaluru
Grand Finale
Fly to WAVES:
Zonal winners will compete against the winners from the other zones at WAVES, In Delhi.
Bigger Challenge:
A 24-hour challenge across 2 days to create a VFX shot using a camera, green matte screen, 3D assets, and FX library.
Grand Champion
The winner in each category will be crowned the Grand Champion and receive a cash prize along with exciting goodies.
GRAND PRIZE AT
NATIONAL LEVEL
Exciting opportunities await in the contest! Exceptional entries will be rewarded with substantial prizes, exclusive experiences, and recognition at the prestigious event.
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