An initiative to promote UN’s mission to improve the lives of millions through animation & live action films
Mumbai, November 21, 2014: Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC), a
leader in 3D Animation and VFX training, in the fourth year of its
association with the United Nations Information Centre for India and
Bhutan (UNIC), is prepping for India’s most coveted animation awards ‘24 FPS International Animation Awards 2014’.
The theme for this year’s awards is in support of the UN’s mission to
improve the lives of millions through animation films. For external
participants, the theme is open. The event has already received
extensive number of entries. Well known animation studios such as Prime
Focus, Digitoonz Media and Entertainment, Anibrain etc, have also
entered for 24 FPS, often dubbed as the ‘Oscars of Indian Animation’.
The
UN and its partners aim at citizens of all ages, genders and
backgrounds and particularly world’s poorest and marginalized
communities to vote for the most critical issues which could be
considered in the next development framework for the world. Propagating
this campaign and urging people to voice their opinions is the prime
objective of MAAC and UNIC. 24FPS provides an opportunity to young
animation enthusiasts to showcase their creativity and get acclaimed at
international level. In the past, as many as 80 animation films based on
themes such as improving maternal health, promoting gender equality and
empowerment, poverty, corruption, family planning and many more were
produced by MAAC and UNIC to promote the Millennium Development Goals.
Speaking about receiving substantial entries, Mrs. Kiran Mehra-Kerpelman, Director, UN Information Centre for India and Bhutan
said, “We are delighted to receive applications in excess, rendering
the enthusiasm for this event. We hope to contribute tremendously
towards the social causes UNIC believes in and animation is such a fun
and engaging way of achieving this. The films produced last year were
used throughout the world and has helped us spread social messages in
the form of relatable and comprehensible animation films”.
“Strengthening
our partnership with UNIC, we hope to contribute enormously towards the
social cause through 24 FPS and awaken the masses to shoulder the
responsibility to bring about a positive change in the society. This
year we are optimistic of receiving an exceeding number of applications
from countries internationally. Animation and VFX industry has grown
manifold over the years, globally. Indian animation industry too, has
fuelled its operations and is expected to flourish in the near future.
Events like 24 FPS provide an opportunity to candidates to compete
globally and bring out their artistic capabilities”, said Mr. Ninad Karpe, CEO & MD Aptech Ltd.
24 FPS films have received global recognition at various national and international film festivals as appended.
Reputed Animation Festivals
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Year
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Asia Appolo Awards, Singapore
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2006
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Annecy Awards, France
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2007
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Digicon 6+2 Tokyo Awards
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2007
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FICCI BAF Awards
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2008
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Golden Cursor Awards
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2009
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Japanese International film festival
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2010
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16:9 International Animation Awards
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2010
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FICCI BAF Awards
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2011
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FICCI BAF Awards
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2012
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About UNIC:
UNIC
is the information hub of the United Nations in India. It serves as a
focal point for news and information about the UN for audiences in India
and Bhutan. It provides information on the United Nations to media,
governmental and non-governmental organizations and educational
institutions, academic and other research centres and think-tanks,
educators and students, among others.
Its
activities also include publicizing UN initiatives and programmes,
organizing briefings on the work of the United Nations, assisting UN
agencies in India with their communication strategies and information
needs, partnering with national and state government ministries and
departments in the observance of International days, and partnering with
civil society to organize seminars, colloquiums, conferences and
dialogues on diverse UN themes and priorities.
For more information, please visit www.unic.org.in
About MAAC:
Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC) is
India’s leading educator in high-end 3D Animation and Visual Effects.
Founded in 2001 & a major brand of Aptech Ltd, MAAC has trained over 30000 students across the country. It has over 80 centers with cutting-edge infrastructure in over 40 cities.
MAAC
offers industry relevant Career courses on 3D Animation & Visual
Effects. It offers Real-life training environment to the students backed
by an excellent faculty, infrastructure, and the latest technical
educational tools.
MAAC’s
students are placed as Modeling Artists, Lighting Artist, Render
Artist, Character Animator, Layout Artist, Digital Sculptor, Rigging
Artist, FX Artist, Roto Artist, Match Mover, Video Editor, Motion
Graphics Artist, Compositors, Visualizes, Content Developers and Pre and
Post Production executives in
blue
chip animation studios and entertainment companies like Prime Focus,
Rhythm & Hues Studios, Crest Animation Studios, BIG Animation,
Cornershop, EFX, Toonz Animation, DQ Entertainment, Paprikaas Animation
Studios, NDTV, Studio 9, Redchillies.VFX, Vaibhav Studios, IBN7,
Animax, Pixion and Tata Elxsi Ltd. to name a few.
For further information please visit http://www.maacindia.com/Default.aspx
Warm regards,
Anahita Guha
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