FICCI Announces Media and Entertainment Business Conclave from 29-30 October at Bangalore.

FICCI is all set to conduct Media and Entertainment Business Conclave this year from 29-30 October at Bangalore. Technology perspective of Media and entertainment including film, TV, gaming, mobile and new media will be the spotlight of this MEBC edition.

Promising sessions on Indian Animation, VFX and gaming market will be witnessed in this 5th Edition of MEBC with panel discussions on Formulating & Implementing a viable Media & Entertainment policy for a State, Reshaping Mobile entertainment in the era of Digital Revolution, The Emerging Trends of Indian IP in Animation & its exploitation and The Emerging gaming Industry in southern India.

Kamal Hassan, Chairman, FICCI MEBC, says, “The focus would be on “effective proliferation of meaningful content in the backdrop of digital technologies and the array of new media”. Traditional platforms have been disrupted and new methods for the future need to be adopted in order to create and monetise content. For this, skill development for the industry needs special discussion and a road map.”

Panel discussion on Formulating & Implementing a viable Media & Entertainment policy for a State will focus on developing infrastructure, local skills, technology, and explore possibilities on how to develop the Media & entertainment eco system for a State.

VFX enthusiasts should join in to experience a session on how to create cost effective Visual Effects for Indian movies and also a detailed making session on VFX of Kamal Hassan Starrer Vishwaroopam.

Emerging Trends of Indian IP in Animation & its exploitation will shed light on’ what does it take to create a product that is internationally marketable and acceptable? And will be moderated by Dr. Ashish Kulkarni-CEO, Reliance Animation with panelists Krishna Desai – Turner International. Sharad Devrajan- Co Founder & CEO, Graphic India, Smita Maroo – Shemaroo Entertainment, Nishit Takia – Co Founder, Krayon Pictures and Rajiv Chilaka- Founder, Green Gold Animation

Speaking to AnimationXpress.com, Leena Jaisan, Senior Director & Head – Media & Entertainment, FICCI, says, “For the first time such an initiative encompassing all sectors of M&E is happening at Bangalore. Stalwarts from all the fields will be present and we are expecting record number of delegates this year too.”

The Indian gaming industry has evolved speedily in recent times and to bring out the current scenario of emerging gaming Industry in south India, a discussion on the same will be moderated by Rajesh Rao of Dhruva Interactive and panelists will be Anshuman Rudra- Studio Head, Tiny Mogul Games, Bharti Soft Bank, Jugul Thachery- Co Founder, Chaywoo Games, and Lalit Patel- Co Founder, Bash Games.

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Launched an animation company: Animation Square - 30 August 2013

Bangalore: Animation and Art director Mrs. Sushila , have launched an animation company, Animation Square, which has completed 5 projects and has Two projects in the pipeline. Addressing media persons, she said the Bangalore-based  partners invested in the company to drive its operations and growth including two projects the company currently undertook. The company, which proposed to increase its headcount from 8 to 20 by the end of the year.

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Animation Square Pvt. Ltd. with its headquarters at Bangalore, India, is a young vibrant company of the new age Multimedia and provides Creative Digital Communication Solutions. We are a company totally committed to Quality and Innovation. This has granted us widespread recognition and has been our guiding motto ever since our inception.

At Animation Square, we work as a Team, to understand our customer's requirements and meet their expectations. In a volatile marketplace, we are constantly upgrading our skills and keeping abreast of cutting-edge technology to cater our customer's inherent needs.

Animation Square has the necessary expertise and ability to deliver quality solutions within tight delivery schedules. Our costs are highly competitive since we employ Processes and Methodologies that increase efficiency. We offer you integrated multimedia services to help you communicate your ideas, products, services and information. This includes communication media based on Computer graphics, Animation, Internet and Interactive Program. We provide solutions in the areas of digital media.

Delhi Shorts International Film Festival, 12 October 2013 - Call for Entries

After the grand success of its debut, Delhi Shorts International Film Festival organized by Miniboxoffice, is all set for its second edition which will be held on 12 October 2013, Delhi. Entries are being accepted in various categories which includes 2D/3D short animation films that can bring out some innovative concept, interesting story telling and good technical craft. The last date of submission is 20 Sept 2013.

Delhi Shorts International Film Festival-13 is an independent film festival which has tied up with well know festival organizations like  filmfestivals.com,  festivalfocus.org,  filmfestivallive.com,  clickforfestival.com,  uptofest.co at national and international level as well. Till date, it has received great responses from USA, Austria, Brazil, Malta, Italy, Germany, Argentina, Berlin, London, Portugal and Israel. It has managed to receive 33 international films in addition to national entries in categories action, comedy, history, animation and VFX worldwide. This film festival has also tie-ups with some international agencies like Fest home and Fippuebela (Mexico Film Festival).

Talking to AnimationXpress.com, Festival Director Rambhul Singh shared, “DSIFF-13 awards are meant to recognize the best talent & work in animation industry.” He added further that few winners can even get placement in Reputed Animation Organisations as per festival tie-ups

Apart from short film screenings the festival will also feature interesting talks and workshops including master class on ‘Short film marketing, distribution & revenue generation’ by  Festival Director, Multiple Award Winning Filmmaker & Marketing Head Miniboxoffice Rambhul Singh, as well as Dr. D.C Singh, Chief Advisory, Miniboxoffice.

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IAD 2013 Awards of Excellence Film Submission : Call for Entry ...

Dear ASIFA Friends,

It's that time of the year again! Preparations for International Animation Day 2013 are in full swing.
Gear up for all the fun packed activities, sessions, workshops and more!!!

As a part of International Animation Day celebration in November 2013 we once again proudly bring forth the annual ASIFA India Awards of Excellence.

For more details on film categories, regulations for submission and how to submit your films please visit the ASIFA India website on www.asifa.in.

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ASIFA India