Arena Animation, a leading animation institutes in the country, held a seminar titled “New Age Careers for New India: PERSPECTIVES Tour 2024’ for the youth in Bengaluru on August 26th, 2024. It drew together luminaries from the media and entertainment industry to share their invaluable experiences and insights on the creation of captivating creative works of today. The event was attended by over 1200+ young aspirants and professionals across the city eager to learn and grow in the creative field, sparking an engaging exchange of ideas.
‘Perspectives’ provides a unique opportunity for participants to gain an insider’s view of the industry, marking a crucial moment for aspiring students. The event, known for attracting passionate participants year after year, hosted numerous students this year as well, who were interested in exploring careers in animation, VFX, multimedia, gaming and web design. Attendees were offered a series of thought-provoking sessions led by distinguished key opinion leaders alongside an insightful dive into the intricate processes behind top-tier animation, visual effects and filmmaking.
Distinguished industry experts, including Mr. Maulik Rawal, Practice Head – XR from Tata Elxsi, Mr. Veerendra Patil (Founder and Creative director), Mr Rakshith (CG Supervisor), Mr. Krishna Babu (CG supervisor) from Zebu and Anandhasai Sivanalingam (Director), Siva Kumar Kasetty (Executive producer) from Za studios inspired attendees with their invaluable industry insights and in-depth technical knowledge.
Mr. Maulik Rawal, Practice head – XR from TATA Elxsi: Delivered an engaging presentation on the convergence of Generative AI and AR-VR technologies. The session offered a forward-looking perspective on how these innovations are set to redefine immersive experiences across various sectors.
Mr. Veerendra Patil (Founder and Creative director), Mr Rakshith (CG Supervisor), Mr. Krishna Babu (CG supervisor) from Zebu: Provided a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the creative and technical achievements using Unreal Engine. The discussion also explored the ground-breaking applications of Unreal Engine in filmmaking.
Anandhasai Sivanalingam (Director), Siva Kumar Kasetty (Executive producer ) from Za Studios: Offered an in-depth exploration of how gaming and HR are coming together to create new job opportunities and change the way people find and work in careers.
As the consumer increasingly gravitates towards superheroes and formidable creatures, India’s AVGC sector has witnessed unparalleled growth rates in recent years. According to the 24th annual Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023-2027 by PWC across 13 sectors in 53 territories, India’s Media & Entertainment industry is projected to grow at a 9.7% CAGR, reaching US$73.6 billion by 2027. This surge has attracted numerous international players seeking to tap into India’s talent pool for offshore service delivery.
