The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Dancing Atoms Animation Studios have partnered on a unique new animation filmmaker competition; anyone of Indian origin can submit a project idea for a chance at masterclasses, mentorships, prizes and to pitch to industry leaders at Waves 2025.
You only need an idea to submit! Waves Originals, a nationwide search for India's next storytellers, is now accepting submissions from both amateurs and professionals. The Animation Filmmaker Competition is a groundbreaking initiative created in partnership with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) and Dancing Atoms Animation Studios.
Selected participants journey through masterclasses and mentorships to polish their ideas, culminating in a final pitch session at The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in New Delhi in February 2025. Finalists will present their polished film concepts and pitch to industry leaders for a chance to win the coveted title and launch their ideas into films.
The winning projects also get cash prizes of up to ₹5 lakhs and travel to Waves 2025.
Who can enter?
- Anyone of Indian origin is eligible.
- No age restrictions, minors need approval of parents/guardians.
- Students, Amateurs, and Professionals
- Individuals, teams, or company groups/individuals
The competition unfolds in stages, designed to nurture and elevate the most promising ideas.
- Submissions Open: September 10 - 15, 2024
- Mentorship Phase 1: December 2024
- Selection Round One: January 2025
- Mentorship Phase 2: January 2025
- Jury Pitches & Selection Round Two: January 2025
- Final Selection: February 2025
The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (Waves) takes place in New Delhi February 5 – 9, 2025.
The deadline to submit is October 15. Get more information and submit your two-page idea here.
Source: Dancing Atoms
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
