Awards of Excellence
Are you ready to showcase your creative talent to the world?
Asifa India, a UNESCO supported pioneer in promoting the art of animation, is excited to announce the Awards of Excellence 2025—a prestigious platform for students and professionals to showcase their talent in Animation, VFX, Gaming, and beyond! In association with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting under WAVES 2025, we invite all aspiring artists, animators, and storytellers to submit their best work and gain national recognition. Whether you’re passionate about animation, VFX, or gaming, this is your moment to shine!
Winner – Red Carpet – Professionals
| S.No | First Name | Last Name | Tracking Number | Project Title | Location | Phone | Title | |
| 1 | Prateek | Sethi | ASIFA24726 | Informa Markets In India – Milan | Mumbai, India | prateek@wearetrip.in | 9890110808 | Gold |
| 2 | Swati | Agarwal | ASIFA24654 | Chalisa’ | Mumbai, India | swatianim2@gmail.com | 9820693822 | Silver |
| 3 | Amit | Sonawane | ASIFA251402 | What’s Your Story | Pune, India | amso73@gmail.com | 9004347884 | Bronze |
Winner – Red Carpet – Students
| S.No | First Name | Last Name | Tracking Number | Project Title | Location | Phone | Title | |
| 1 | Sourav | Bishwakarma | ASIFA241202 | Compositing Showreel | Kanchrapara,WB | souravbishwakarma.sb@gmail.com | 9564861086 | Bronze |
| 2 | Karan | Meghlan | ASIFA24930 | Karan_Malghan | Pune, MS, India | karanmalghan7778@gmail.com | 9209118129 | Silver |
| 3 | Hussain | Bohra | ASIFA24744 | IRAN 600 BC | Udaipur, Raj, India | hussainbohrarw.1@gmail.com | 6377396326 | Gold |
Winners Awarded on Ceremony dated 3.5.25 & 4.5.25 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai during WAVES Awards of Excellence 2025
| Student Winners | |||||||
| Award title | S.No | First Name | Last Name | Tracking Number | Project Title | City | |
| Best Modelling | 1 | Hussain | Abbas Bohra | ASIFA24744 | IRAN 600 BC | Udaipur | |
| Best Texturing | 2 | Karan | Malghan | ASIFA24930 | Texturing_Reel_Wave | Pune | |
| Best Lighting | 3 | Ajit | Tanaji Kinare | ASIFA24881 | CG Lighting | Ajit Tanaji Kinare | Mumbai |
| Best Rigging | 4 | Ankan | Samanta | ASIFA24850 | Rigging Showreel | Hooghly, WB | |
| Best Animation | 5 | Arjun | kumar | ASIFA24157 | Animation Showreel | Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| Best DP | 6 | Ishwari | Tarkar | ASIFA24969 | Digital Painting | Mumbai | |
| Best MP | 7 | Sameer | Parab | ASIFA241073 | Matte Paint | Mumbai | |
| Best Motion Graphics | 8 | Prajval | Nanote | ASIFA241005 | Motion graphic | sausar Chhanwda,MP |
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| Best Compositing | 9 | Sourav | Bishwakarma | ASIFA241202 | Compositing Showreel | Kanchrapara,WB | |
| Best Fx | 10 | Vijay Vashishta | Bangar | ASIFA24922 | Best Fx work | Kothrud, Pune | |
Professional Winners
| Award title | First Name | Last Name | Tracking Number | Project Title | Phone | City | |
| Best Story | Adithi | Krishnadas | ASIFA24299 | The Legend of Arana | festivals@studioeeksaurus.com | 98922 20141 | Kochi |
| Best Animation | Swati | Agarwal | ASIFA24654 | Chalisa’ | swatianim2@gmail.com | Yes | Mumbai |
| Best Modelling & Lighting | Bimal | Poddar | ASIFA24693 | IPL opening graphics | fairycows@gmail.com | 983-308-5999 | Mumbai |
| Best Vfx & Cinematography | Prateek | Sethi | ASIFA24726 | Informa Markets In India – Milan | prateek@wearetrip.in | 9890110808 | Mumbai |
| Best Film & Best Lighting | Suresh | Eriyat | ASIFA251377 | Desi Oon | festivals@studioeeksaurus.com | 9820693822 | Mumbai |
| Best Screenplay | Amit | Sonawane | ASIFA251402 | What’s Your Story | amso73@gmail.com | 9004347884 | Pune |
| Best Ad | Rutvik | Dhole | ASIFA24736 | Arwick 2d Animated explainer Video Ad | rutvikdhole01@gmail.com | 9373391875 | Wai, MS |
| Best character | Debopom | Chakraborty | ASIFA24661 | Rasmalai | debopom.anim@gmail.com | 9096850660 | Gurgaon |
| Best Direction | Kartik | Mahajan | ASIFA24731 | Phool Dei | mahajankartik0417@gmail.com | 9557120224 | Dehradun |
| Best Texturing | Aditi | Dixit | ASIFA251357 | Showreel | aditidixit016@gmail.com | 9910916988 | Delhi |
PassCode- india10281892
Ensure your work is submitted before the deadline:28th February 2025
Competition Categories
Student Showreels
- Best modelling,
- Best texturing,
- Best lighting,
- Best rigging,
- Best animation,
- Best digital painting,
- Best matte painting,
- Motion graphics,
- Best compositing,
- Best fx
Professional Ad/Short Films
- Best story,
- Best screenplay,
- Best cinematography,
- Best direction,
- Best vfx,
- Best animation,
- Best modeling,
- Best lighting,
- Best film,
- Best texturing
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Email–
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Embark on a transformative journey with the “ASIFA INDIA’s AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE under WAVES CREATE IN INDIA CHALLENGE.”.
Submissions Dates 15th Oct 2024 – 28th Feb’2025
Jury Review : March ’2025
Award Ceremony : During during 01st to 04th May’2025
Venue : Jio World Centre, Mumbai
World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit
World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), scheduled for April’2025, is a key forum for promoting discussions, collaboration, and innovation in the M&E industry. The event will bring together industry leaders, stakeholders and innovators to discuss prospects, challenges, promote global trade and influence the sector’s future.
change April’2025 to May’2025
JUDGING CRITERIA
Innovation: How unique and creative the project is in terms of story, characters, and concept.
Original Ideas: New approaches or fresh perspectives in animation techniques or storytelling.
Animation Quality: The smoothness, fluidity, and technical execution of the animation.
Use of Tools: Effective use of software and technology, such as 2D/3D animation, visual effects, or compositing.
Sound and Music: Quality of sound design, score, and synchronization with animation.
Plot and Character Development: Clarity and depth in the storyline and how well the characters are developed.
Pacing and Flow: How well the narrative progresses and engages the audience.
Visual Style: The aesthetic appeal and coherence of the artistic direction, including the use of color, backgrounds, and character design.
Overall Artistry: How well the visual design complements the animation and narrative.
Engagement: The extent to which the project emotionally resonates with the audience.
Audience Connection: Ability to evoke feelings and maintain attention throughout the piece.
FAQs
Gain recognition from industry leaders and peers. Students can boost their portfolio with an award from a prestigious platform. Get valuable feedback and insights from top professionals.
Professionals as well as Students currently enrolled in any animation, VFX, gaming, or related program or professional.
Prepare your best work—whether it’s an animation, short film, game design, or VFX sequence.
Submit your entry via https://filmfreeway.com/asifaiad
Ensure your work is submitted before the deadline
Categories Include:
1. Student Films
2. Professional Films
Call for Entries: ASIFA India’s Awards of Excellence 2024!
Entry Submission- Free
Submit on Link- https://filmfreeway.com/asifaiad
Film Freeway Asifa India Password: india10281892
Note
Jury- Four Member jury(Two Indian & two international experts) will evaluate the entries
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Don’t miss this chance to have your work recognized and celebrated. Submit your entry today and take the first step toward your future in the creative industry!
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Asifa India wants to encourage and support the Creators with the support of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. We want to enable the best talent to reach the global stage and hence this is being funded by the Ministry of I&B, MEAI and other partners to make the entries free for you.
All Waves Awards of Excellence(WAOE)! Contestents have to submit their best work/projects online and all the nominated contestants need to be present in person during the Grand Finale-Awards Ceremony.
Yes – provided you can submit the requisite output for each category.
No, format only requires digital entries via filmfreeway account
There is no age restriction. However, those who are currently studying in a school or undergraduate/postgraduate college can participate in the Student Category. All others will need to register in the Professional Category.
The jury will comprise of 2 representative from International & 2 representative from the Indian AVGC Sector
*2024 Mascot Credits- Chetan Sharma. Animagic Studio