The event, which features a strategic partnership with the Annecy Festival, is scheduled for March 6–9, 2025, and will offer knowledge centers, experiential zones, film screenings, and professional networking opportunities for India's creative sector.
The Society of AVGC-XR institutions in Kerala (SAIK) has collaborated with AniMela and Animation Masters Summit (AMS) to host an international AVGC XR festival in Kerala. Scheduled for March 6–9, 2025, the AniMela-AMS Festival 2025 will merge the highlights of the two events, offering a unique experience for professionals and enthusiasts.
The event will take place in Thiruvananthapuram and feature a strategic partnership with the Annecy International Film Festival (France).
"Annecy is proud to support the second edition of this ambitious festival, marking a new chapter with its move to Thiruvananthapuram,” said Mickael Marin, Festival Director, Annecy Festival. “This partnership reflects our commitment to connecting the global animation community with the talents and the animation film industry in India. We warmly thank the AniMela team and all the partners who have made this project possible."
AniMela has conducted annually by Aniverse and Visual Arts Foundation (AVAF) for the last two years, while AMS has been held annually since 1999 by Toonz Media Group. The upcoming collaboration will create a comprehensive festival experience that aims to offer global insights, innovation, and collaboration opportunities for India's creative sector.
“This collaboration with AniMela, Animation Masters Summit, and Annecy represents a momentous step forward for the AVGC and XR sectors in India,” said P. Jayakumar, CEO Toonz Media Group, President of SAIK. “By joining forces, we aim to create an event that not only highlights the latest developments in animation and immersive media but also provides a unique space for professionals and students to engage with world-class content and technologies. The involvement of Annecy further strengthens the festival's position as a global platform for creativity and collaboration.”
SAIK will aid in organizing the festival, with programs to include knowledge centers, experiential zones, film screenings, and professional networking opportunities.
“India's AVGC-XR never stops surprising us with its incredible wave of young talent,” said Anne Doshi, Artistic Director, AniMela. “It is a great honour to team up with the Animation Master Summit and SAIK to offer them opportunities like the International MIFA Campus and the global stage they deserve. We are thrilled to be in Kerala, the land of art and inspiration, where we aim to make AniMela-AMS a true destination festival that celebrates the future of our industry.”
Source: Aniverse & Visual Arts Foundation
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