Screenings
A cinematic journey with our curated selection of 90+ global animated feature films and award-winning short films.
Animation Events:
- Opening Film: Sultana’s Dream
- Anime Premiere: The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store
- World Premiere: Lucky Dog (Indian short)
- International film Premieres: The Peasants, Unicorn Wars, Slide and more…
- Work in Progress: 2D Indian animation feature film Heirloom
VFX Specials:
- Behind the scene of Blockbusters: Baahubali and RRR by Srinivas Mohan & Shobu Yarlagadda
- Work in Progress: Chhota Bheem from Animation to Live Action
Experiential Zone
An immersive space featuring gaming booths, VR/AR experiences, comic showcases, and meet-and-greets with artists and game developers.
- 360-Degree Immersive Dome Theatre: 25 Films across various environments with Indian & International collaborations
- VR Films: 360-degree experience of Kumbh Mela & a WIP short cinematic virtual reality thriller film – The Prey
- Interactive VR experience: Short story played using mouse clicks and eye blinks
- PlayStation Booth: Best of titles and games!
- VR Reality Aircraft Simulator
- Jambudweep a meditative 360 degree VR flying experience into the middle realm of cosmology
- Immersive app based 3D Video game Rokeya Museum
- AR boards at different points covering historically defining Indian Animation films and game trailers
- Indie Comix Fest curated exhibition and interactions with 35+ creators and artists
Knowledge Sharing
A hub for learning and interaction, with 20+ sessions, including workshops and masterclasses led by industry experts in Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics, and XR.
- AniMela-International MIFA Campus Workshop and Pitch event
- VFX sessions: Making of RRR and Baahubali
- Game Design Workshop
- Masterclass: Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lachlan Pendragon
- Masterclasses: IMC mentors – writer Johanna Goldschmidt & director Reza Riahi
- Job security in the GenAI era with Nvidia
- A kaleidoscope of Extended Reality with AR, VR, Metaverse etc
- Publishing Comic books in India
- An ask-me-anything session on Education & career pathways in AVGC
- Distribution and Film Market
- Strategies for securing Intellectual Property Rights
- Comic to screen with prominent publishers
Professional Networking
A vibrant platform for Indian IPs, aimed at promoting young, emerging talent to take their stories to the world. It functions as a nexus for establishing connections, fostering collaborations, and presenting ideas to prospective investors.
- By-invite Networking: Opening, MIFA Pitch & Closing Dinner
- Distribution of animation in India : Closed door session with local & International Producers, Distributors & Filmmakers
- Exclusive Networking Lounge
- Lunch with AniMela & Annecy team with Prithul Kumar – Jt. Secretary ministry of Information & broadcasting, Govt of India
- IMC Pitch attended by prominent local & International Producers, Distributors & Filmmakers – Ashutosh Gowariker, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Miyu Distribution (France) etc.
- International guests visit of Animation Studios & International Institutes
- Government officials interact with International & local Industry Leaders – Vikas Kharge, Principal Secretary to CM, Govt. of MH, Aseem Gupta, Principal Secretary, Urban Development, Govt. Of Maha
- Film Industry Dinner hosted by Aarti & Kailash Surendranath for AniMela’s International & Indian guests