The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), in collaboration with Aptech Limited and ABAI, has launched WAFX Seminar Series, an initiative aimed at preparing and inspiring participants for the prestigious WAVES VFX Competition (WAFX).

The series is a key step under Create in India Season 1, the government’s effort to boost India’s creative economy and nurture the next generation of VFX talent, an official statement stated.

The WAFX seminar series will be bringing top industry professionals to educate and mentor aspiring VFX artists. These seminars aim to provide valuable insights into industry trends, advanced VFX techniques and career growth opportunities, helping participants prepare for the competition while understanding the evolving landscape of the VFX industry.

The first seminar, held at Aptech Mumbai, featured Jateen Thakkar, a renowned VFX supervisor known for his work on ‘Poacher’, ‘Leo’, and ‘Bhediya’. In another session, MAAC hosted a webinar by Jay Mehta, VFX supervisor at Scanline VFX, which was live-streamed across India.

As a build-up to WAVES 2025, the WAFX zonal finals will take place across four major cities — Chandigarh, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata — mid-April. The top talents from these rounds will advance to the grand finale at WAVES 2025, set to take place in Mumbai from May 1 to 4.

The finals will be a platform where participants from the All India Online VFX Contest will compete live before an esteemed jury. Winners will gain industry recognition, prizes, and studio internships with leading VFX firms, enhancing their career prospects.

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).