Exclusive Masterclass Series for Filmmakers & Animators: MIB Partners with Leading Creative Studio

Animation Filmmakers Competition (AFC): A Gateway to Global Recognition, Mentorship & Funding Opportunities

Leading Industry Experts Host Exclusive Masterclasses for Filmmakers & Animators

Mumbai : The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) and Dancing Atoms (a creative studio based in LA & India) are bringing a special masterclass series as part of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) – Animation Filmmakers Competition (AFC). Winners will get an opportunity to gain global recognition, mentorship from top professionals, and opportunities for funding & distribution.

AFC is open to independent creators, students, and studios to showcase their animated short films. This series features top industry experts sharing insights on screenplay writing, film design, producing, storytelling, animation, and international markets.

Masterclass Schedule & Details of Upcoming Sessions:

1. March 3 – Producing Blockbuster Films
   Speaker: Shobu Yarlagadda (Producer, Baahubali series)

• Highlights: Developing, financing & producing high-impact films
• Join via Zoom : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87875515586?pwd=rBBuTksjMQzVw4if3hEIc71Hg1nFMB.1

March 4 – Producing for Global Audiences
Speaker: Guneet Monga (Oscar-winning Producer)

• Highlights : How to take Indian films to international markets; Co-production, financing & distribution
• Join via Zoom : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87875515586?pwd=rBBuTksjMQzVw4if3hEIc71Hg1nFMB.1

March 5 (TBC) – Character Animation & World-Building
Speaker: Arnau Olle Lopez (Animation Expert)

• Highlights : Understanding character-driven storytelling & world-building
• Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88513001690?pwd=ac2Ra8475uuWBQrt7CCiXjgYsZpOhA.1

March 6 – Storytelling Across Mediums
Speaker: Anu Singh Choudhary (Screenwriter & Journalist)

• Highlights: Screenplay techniques & storytelling for films, series & books
•  Join via Zoom : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87830821165?pwd=AdPFfRBzlyuauTKblJt2brbWQGlmzL.1

Two masterclass sessions were scheduled for 26th and 27th February. On February 26, Farrukh Dhondy, a writer and screenplay expert, lead a session on Screenwriting & Trailers, offering insights into storytelling, screenwriting, and the business of writing. On February 27, Rupali Gatti, a production designer and visual artist, is scheduled to conduct a session on Film Design & Visual Development, providing practical insights into crafting immersive visual worlds for animation and live-action projects.

Networking and Project Submissions

WAVES also encourages Indian creators to submit their projects to Waves Bazar, a global marketplace showcasing India’s finest creative talent. This initiative connects Indian content with international buyers, fostering networking, collaboration, and global opportunities. For more details, contact waves@dancingatoms.com

About WAVES

The first World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), a milestone event for the Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector, will be hosted by the Government of India in Mumbai, Maharashtra, from May 1 to 4, 2025.

Whether you’re an industry professional, investor, creator, or innovator, the Summit offers the ultimate global platform to connect, collaborate, innovate and contribute to the M&E landscape.

WAVES is set to magnify India’s creative strength, amplifying its position as a hub for content creation, intellectual property, and technological innovation. Industries and sectors in focus include Broadcasting, Print Media, Television, Radio, Films, Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Sound and Music, Advertising, Digital Media, Social Media Platforms, Generative AI, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Extended Reality (XR).

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Come, Sail with us! Register for WAVES now (Coming soon!).