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First Animation Awards in India
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Animation
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Animated Short Film – Student
Outstanding student animated short films: originality, storytelling, artistic vision, technical excellence.

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Rs. 1,000 + GST / $100
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Animation
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Animated Short Film – Professional
Outstanding professional animated short films: originality, storytelling, artistic vision, technical excellence.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Animation
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Animated Advertising / Promotional Film
Exceptional use of animation in advertising, promo campaigns and branded communication.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Animation
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Animation in TV / OTT / Web Series
Animation integrated within live-action TV, OTT or web series productions.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Animation
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Animated Feature Film
Full-length animated features: storytelling, artistic achievement, technical execution.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Animation
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Best 2D Animation Series – Indian
Excellence in Indian 2D animated episodic storytelling.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Animation
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Best 3D Animation Series – Indian
Excellence in Indian 3D animated episodic storytelling.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Animation
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Best 2D Animation Series – International
Outstanding international 2D animated series.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Animation
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Best 3D Animation Series – International
Outstanding international 3D animated series.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Animation
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Best OTT / TV Special
Exceptional animated television or OTT specials.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Animation
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Best Animated Sequence in a Feature Film
Animated sequences within feature films that enhance storytelling and cinematic impact.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Animation
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Animated Show of the Year
The year's most outstanding animated television or streaming production.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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VFX
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VFX – Student Work
Outstanding visual effects work created by students.

Entry Fee
Rs. 1,000 + GST / $100
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VFX
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VFX in TV / OTT / Web Series
Excellence in visual effects created for episodic productions.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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VFX
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VFX Shot of the Year (TV / OTT / Animated Ads)
A single outstanding VFX shot: exceptional craftsmanship and innovation.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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VFX
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VFX Shot of the Year (Film)
The most outstanding VFX shot created for a feature film.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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VFX
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Indian VFX in Film
Excellence in visual effects created for Indian feature films.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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VFX
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International VFX in Film
Excellence in visual effects created for international feature films.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Gaming
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Best Video Game – Student
Outstanding student games: creativity, gameplay innovation, technical execution, emerging talent.

Entry Fee
Rs. 1,000 + GST / $100
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Gaming
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Best Video Game – Indie Developer
Exceptional games from indie studios / individual creators: originality, engaging gameplay, technical excellence.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Gaming
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Best AR / VR Video Game
Outstanding AR/VR games: immersive gameplay, intuitive interaction, innovative design.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Gaming
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Best Mobile Video Game
Outstanding mobile games: gameplay, design, performance, UX, engagement.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Gaming
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Best PC / Console Game
Exceptional PC / console games: mechanics, storytelling, technical achievement, art direction.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Gaming
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Best International Video Game
Outstanding games developed outside India: gameplay, innovation, storytelling, global appeal.


Artistic achievement: concept art, character/environment design, visual style, animation.

Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Comics
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Best Comics / Graphic Novel
Excellence in long-form visual storytelling through comics and graphic novels. Published in India, no explicit content.

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Entry Fee
Rs. 3,000 + GST / $100
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Comics
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Best Comics Writer
Outstanding writing and narrative craft in comics and graphic novels.

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