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AMAZING REWARDS AWAIT
ABOUT GRAND PRIZE
Exciting Rewards to Grab
Participants have the chance to win up to ₹5 lakhs in cash prizes, along with exclusive merchandise, goodies, and special subscriptions. Winners will also get to attend GAFX in Bengaluru, Asia’s largest Animation/VFX event, to connect with international studios, speakers, and VFX legends. Honorable mentions will receive recognition certificates and features on the contest platform.
GRAND PRIZE
Student Category
- 1st Prize: Cash Prize + Wacom Tablet Goodies and Merchandise + Software Subscriptions Internship Opportunity at a Leading Studio + Free Travel and Free Full access Pass to GAFX Event in Bengaluru
- 2nd Prize: Cash Prize + Wacom Tablet Goodies and Merchandise + Software Subscriptions Internship Opportunity at a Leading Studio + Free Travel and Free Full access Pass to GAFX Event in Bengaluru
Professional Category
- 1st Prize: WAFX NATIONAL CHAMPION TROPHY, Cash Prize + Wacom Tablet + Goodies and Merchandise + Software Subscriptions + Showcase Opportunity at International VFX Events+ Free Full access Pass and entry to GAFX Event in Bengaluru
- 2nd Prize: WAFX RUNNERS UP TROPHY, Cash Prize + Wacom Tablet + Goodies and Merchandise + Free Travel and Full access Pass to GAFX Event in Bengaluru
ZONAL FINALS
- NORTH
- SOUTH
- EAST
- WEST ZONE
Student Category
- 1st Prize: ZONAL WINNER AWARD + Wacom Tablet + Goodies
- 2nd Prize: ZONAL RUNNERS UP AWARD + Wacom Tablet + Goodies
- 1 Special Mention Prize - Certificate and Goodies
Professional Category
- 1st Prize: ZONAL WINNER AWARD + Wacom Tablet + Goodies
- 2nd Prize: ZONAL RUNNERS UP AWARD + Wacom Tablet + Goodies
- 1 Special Mention Prize - Certificate and Goodies
Rest of the Zonal Participants will get participation certificates.
Honorable mentions and digital participation certificates in both categories for all Submissions
GRAND JURY PANEL
Our judging panel features esteemed VFX industry veterans, acclaimed animation experts, and renowned filmmakers recognized for their groundbreaking work in visual effects. The local and international professionals will ensure a comprehensive and balanced evaluation of all entries, bringing varied perspectives and expertise to the competition.
JAYKAR ARUDRA
VFX Supervisor, DNEG
National Award Winner
IMDB
JATEEN THAKKAR
VFX Supervisor
MPC
IMDB
SANDEEP KAMAL
Creative Director, MIHIRA AI
National Award Winner
IMDB
SRINIVAS MOHAN
VFX Supervisor
National Award Winner
IMDB
ZONAL JURY PANEL
Nirmal Kumar
CEO & vfx supervisor, Radiancefx media services
Rakshith Hoskote
CG Supervisor, Zebu Animation Studios
Rakesh Herurkar
Fx Lead, The Mill India
Vidit Kundra
Co-Head, CG Assemblege Entertainment
Vidit Kundra
Co-Head, CG Assemblege Entertainment
Rahul V Gopalakrishna
Vfx supervisor, Pinaka Studios
Samit
Solutions Engineer, Media & Entertainment Autodesk India & SAARC
Charuvi Agrawal
Animation Film Director, Producer and Immersive artist at Charuvi Design Labs
Pranay
Head of Creative Operations India, DNEG
Asif Bhushan
Senior Creative Head, PhantomFX.
Vrinda Sood
CEO / Director, Citrus Ink Studios
Vijay Selvam
Dfx Supervisor, MPC