MAAC Vashi Launches CareerX & CreatorX: Two Powerful Pathways for the Next Generation of Creative Professionals

MAAC Vashi proudly announces the launch of CareerX and CreatorX, two future-focused learning pathways designed to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the creative industry. This landmark launch marks a decisive shift from traditional skill training to outcome-driven career building, empowering students to choose the path that aligns best with their aspirations.

Why CareerX & CreatorX?

The creative ecosystem today is no longer limited to studio jobs alone. Alongside structured production roles, there is an explosive rise in independent creators, freelancers, digital entrepreneurs, and content professionals. Recognizing this shift, MAAC has introduced CareerX and CreatorX—distinct yet complementary journeys that prepare students for success in both worlds.

CareerX: Studio-Ready, Industry-Aligned Careers

CareerX is designed for students who aim to build a strong, stable career within studios, production houses, agencies, and corporate creative teams. This pathway focuses on:

• Deep technical training in Animation, VFX, Gaming, Graphic Design, UI/UX, Motion Graphics, and Multimedia

• Industry-aligned curriculum and structured learning

• Portfolio development through live and practical projects

• Exposure to national platforms, competitions, and industry interactions

• Placement-oriented preparation and career guidance

CareerX ensures students graduate with the confidence, discipline, and professional readiness required to succeed in a competitive studio environment.

CreatorX: Independent, Entrepreneurial, and Future-Ready

CreatorX is built for the new-age creative thinker—students who want to become content creators, freelancers, digital storytellers, or creative entrepreneurs. This pathway emphasizes:

• Content creation across digital platforms

• Personal branding and creative identity building

• Storytelling, visual communication, and audience engagement

• Freelancing mindset, monetization awareness, and entrepreneurial thinking

• Real-world application through creator-led projects

CreatorX empowers students to build their own creative voice, audience, and income streams in today’s digital-first economy.

One Vision, Two Paths, Endless Possibilities

Both CareerX and CreatorX are backed by MAAC’s legacy of quality education, expert faculty, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and strong industry connect. Students at MAAC Vashi benefit from a learning environment that balances creativity with career clarity, ensuring every learner finds their unique X-Factor.

About MAAC Vashi

MAAC Vashi has been a trusted name in creative education, nurturing talent and transforming passion into profession. With the launch of CareerX and CreatorX, the institute reaffirms its commitment to preparing students not just for jobs, but for sustainable, future-proof creative careers.

Admissions are now open.
Choose your path. Build your skills.
Step into CareerX or CreatorX at MAAC Vashi—where creativity meets real opportunity.

MAAC Vashi, Panvel & MG Road Pune Shine at MAAC 24FPS 2025

MAAC Vashi, Panvel, and MG Road Pune once again demonstrated excellence at 24FPS 2025, India’s premier national-level animation, VFX, gaming, and digital filmmaking competition. With strong participation, high-quality showreels, and industry-relevant storytelling, students from these centres delivered commendable performances across multiple categories, reinforcing MAAC’s reputation for production-ready training.

MAAC Vashi – Creative Consistency and Technical Depth

Students from MAAC Vashi showcased a balanced blend of creativity and technical precision. Their entries reflected a strong grasp of industry pipelines, particularly in VFX and digital arts, earning recognition at the zonal and category levels. The Vashi team’s performance highlighted disciplined execution, thoughtful design choices, and adherence to professional benchmarks expected at a national forum like 24FPS.

MAAC Panvel – Dual Wins, Strong Storytelling

MAAC Panvel emerged as a standout with two awards at 24FPS 2025, underlining the centre’s growing strength in multimedia and filmmaking:

Multimedia Mania – Silver Award

Digital Film Making (DFM) – Bronze Award

These wins reflected effective storytelling, cohesive teamwork, and confident use of tools and techniques. The Panvel students demonstrated clarity of concept and execution—key differentiators in competitive categories judged by industry professionals.

MAAC MG Road Pune – Excellence in VFX

Students from MAAC MG Road Pune delivered an impactful performance by securing a Gold Award for Best VFX Shots. Their work stood out for technical finesse, attention to detail, and cinematic quality, reaffirming MG Road Pune’s capability in advanced VFX training and execution.

Learning Beyond Awards

Beyond trophies, 24FPS 2025 provided students with hands-on exposure to production workflows, deadlines, peer competition, and expert evaluation—critical experiences that prepare them for real-world studio environments. The collective success of Vashi, Panvel, and MG Road Pune underscores a shared commitment to quality training, mentorship, and continuous improvement.

Conclusion

The achievements at MAAC 24FPS 2025 reflect the combined efforts of students, faculty, and academic leadership across MAAC Vashi, Panvel, and MG Road Pune. These results not only celebrate individual and team accomplishments but also reinforce MAAC’s position as a leading institution for animation, VFX, and digital media education.

MAAC VASHI PANVEL MG ROAD PINE Gravity 2025

MAAC Vashi, Panvel & MG Road Pune Host a Grand 22nd Edition of GRAVITY Awards 2025

Navi Mumbai, 9th December 2025

The 22nd edition of the GRAVITY Awards, one of Navi Mumbai’s most prominent 3D Animation and VFX showcases, concluded with resounding success on 9 December 2025. Organized annually by MAAC Vashi, Panvel & MG Road Pune, the event continues to uphold its legacy as a premier platform for young digital artists, animators, and content creators.

This year’s ceremony was held at the prestigious Vishnudas Bhave Auditorium and was inaugurated by key dignitaries from the animation and media education industry, including Prasad Vanarase (Director, Animax Studios India Pvt. Ltd.), Sanjay Khanted (Director, Animax Studios India Pvt. Ltd.), Sameer Shanischar (General Manager & Animation Mentor, MAAC), Poulomee Bondre (Assistant Vice President – Marketing, MAAC), and Lata Vyas (Cluster Head – MAAC Vashi, Panvel & MG Road Pune).

Over the last 22 years, GRAVITY has emerged as a benchmark event for aspiring artists across Navi Mumbai, offering experiential learning through exposure to real-world production environments. The platform enables students to understand end-to-end production pipelines, from ideation to output, mirroring processes followed in leading animation and VFX studios.

The 2025 edition featured a six-month in-house creative competition that invited students to produce original artworks across multiple verticals. More than 500 individual and group entries were received across categories including Sketching, Digital Painting, Matte Painting, Photography, Character Modeling, Motion Graphics, UI Design, Visual Effects, Vector Art, 3D Game Asset Design, and more. Students also showcased their performance talents during the ceremony.

Industry leaders and studio representatives evaluated the submissions, providing participants with an invaluable opportunity to gain professional exposure and mentorship. Winners were felicitated with trophies and certificates sponsored by Animax Studios India Pvt. Ltd.

Winners of GRAVITY Awards 2025 include:

Best Sketching – Pranit Kamble & Komal Pardeshi

Best Mobile Photography – Bhagyashree Mohanty

Best Digital Painting – Anvesha Yadav

Best Matte Painting – Rutuja Illarkar

Best Vector Art – Mamta Pandit

Best 30 Second Video – Akhilesh Bhoi

Best UI Design – Tanaya Kambli

Best Game Level Design – Pranav Tandel

Best Architectural Modeling – Krutika Rane

Best Automobile Modeling – Aditya Surve

Best Character Modeling – Rupesh Koli

Best Multimedia – Tanaya Kambli

Best Poster Design – Mayuri Ingle

Best Product Modeling – Rupesh Koli

Best AI Comic Book – Durvank Bhagwat

Best Character Animation – Steffie Paulson

Best 3D Game Asset – Omkar Misale

Best Craftworks – Samarjeet Singh Saggu

Best Environment Modeling & Texturing – Tejaswini Lagad

Best AI Generated Movie – Tanaya Kambli, Apurva Pujari, Aditya Gupta

Best Live Action Film – Khushi Gharat, Varad Jitekar, Tanmay Raut, Nahush Kulkarni

Best VFX Shots – Akhilesh Bhoi, Mehul Chaudhari, Neeraj Samant

Speaking about the event’s continued success, the organizers expressed pride in the students’ achievements and reiterated their commitment to fostering next-generation talent in Animation, VFX, Gaming, Graphic Design, and Digital Media. GRAVITY Awards 2025 once again reinforced the region’s growing reputation as an emerging hub for digital creativity and production excellence.

शेख साहिल यांची WAVES Awards of Excellence 2025 मध्ये गौरवशाली निवड!

 

नवी मुंबई : MAAC (माया अ‍ॅकेडमी ऑफ अ‍ॅडव्हान्स्ड क्रिएटिव्हिटी) वाशी, पनवेल व एम.जी. रोड सेंटरचा विद्यार्थी शेख साहिल याची ASIFA India आणि भारत सरकारच्या माहिती आणि प्रसारण मंत्रालय यांच्या सहकार्याने आयोजित WAVES Awards of Excellence 2025 मध्ये Best VFX आणि Compositing या श्रेणीत अधिकृत निवड झाली आहे!

ही निवड साहिलच्या कल्पकतेला आणि मेहनतीला दिलेला राष्ट्रीय सन्मान आहे. भारतातील तरुण कलाकारांचे जागतिक स्तरावरील कौशल्य अधोरेखित करणारा हा क्षण MAAC च्या विद्यार्थ्यांसाठी प्रेरणादायी आहे.

या प्रतिष्ठित स्पर्धेतील अधिकृत यादी पाहण्यासाठी भेट द्या:

https://lnkd.in/dtPJp34W

MAAC वाशी | पनवेल | एम.जी. रोड येथे अशाच प्रेरणादायी प्रवासासाठी विद्यार्थ्यांना घडवले जाते.

Prouda Moment for MAAC Vashi | Panvel | M.G. Road!

 

A big round of applause for Shaikh Sahil for being officially nominated under Best VFX and Compositing at the prestigious WAVES Awards of Excellence 2025 by ASIFA India — in collaboration with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, and UNESCO-supported ASIFA India!

Your dedication, creativity, and passion continue to make us proud.

Keep pushing boundaries — the world is yours to conquer!

Explore the official nominations here:

https://lnkd.in/dtPJp34W

Official ASIFA India post:

https://www.facebook.com/ASIFAIndiaOfficial/posts/pfbid02cZVD2SPZaR1E5AAZ9nAaQZ29EqF7wrGmL9Xc9oL3g58J2F3DVAHw25SVJ8AzLndMl

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MAAC 24FPS 2024: Celebrating Excellence in Creativity and Animation

 MAAC 24FPS 2024: Celebrating Excellence in Creativity and Animation

The 21st edition of the prestigious MAAC 24FPS International Animation Awards, held on December 13, 2024, was nothing short of spectacular. This event, known for recognizing excellence in animation, VFX, and digital media, once again brought together talent from across the globe to celebrate creativity and technical brilliance.

As proud contributors to this incredible legacy, MAAC Vashi, Panvel, and Pune MG Road centers stood out this year, showcasing the exceptional talent of their students. Our centers continue to be at the forefront of fostering innovation, artistry, and technical expertise, bringing home accolades that highlight our commitment to excellence.

Our Achievements at MAAC 24FPS 2024Tejaswini Haribhau Lagad from MAAC Pune MG Road clinched the Silver Medal, demonstrating an exceptional eye for detail and creativity in crafting immersive environments.

1. Environment Modeling & Texturing

2. Architectural Design Visualization

   • Krutika Vikram Rane from MAAC Vashi secured the Silver Medal, showcasing an innovative approach to design visualization.

3. Best VFX Challenge (MAAC)

   • Team The Aces from MAAC Vashi earned the Bronze Medal for their outstanding work on "The Aces," showcasing our students’ ability to deliver high-caliber VFX productions.

These victories are a testament to the dedication and hard work of our students, guided by the exceptional faculty at our centers.

About MAAC 24FPS

MAAC 24FPS is more than just a competition; it is a global platform that celebrates the convergence of art and technology. From skill-based categories like Gen AI Digital Comics and CG Lighting to thematic challenges like VFX and 3D Animation, the event captures the essence of modern storytelling through digital media.

This year’s event featured some of the most awe-inspiring entries, with participants showcasing remarkable creativity in categories such as:

• Digital Film Making
• Matte Painting
• Motion Graphics
• 3D Game Asset Design

Celebrating Our Students’ Success

At MAAC Vashi, Panvel, and Pune, we believe in nurturing creativity and pushing the boundaries of imagination. The achievements of our students at 24FPS reflect their dedication, skill, and passion for animation and digital media. Their hard work has not only brought pride to our centers but also inspired countless others to dream big and achieve more.

Looking Ahead

    As we celebrate this year’s triumphs, we are committed to continuing our journey of excellence. With state-of-the-art facilities, experienced mentors, and a passion for innovation, MAAC Vashi, Panvel, and Pune MG Road will continue to lead the way in shaping the future of the animation and VFX industry.

Here’s to more milestones, more achievements, and more creativity in the years to come!

Stay tuned for updates, workshops, and more exciting opportunities from our centers. Let's create magic together!

 Celebrating Excellence: MAAC Vashi, Panvel & MG Road Pune Conclude 21st Edition of GRAVITY Awards 2024

The 21st Annual Award Function, GRAVITY 2024, organized by MAAC Vashi, Panvel & MG Road Pune on December 6th, 2024, marked another milestone in the history of this prestigious event. Over two decades, GRAVITY has established itself as Navi Mumbai and Pune’s premier platform for showcasing talent in 3D Animation and VFX. Held at the iconic Vishnudas Bhave Auditorium, the event saw an enthusiastic turnout of students, industry leaders, and dignitaries.

The ceremony was inaugurated by:

• Prasad Vanarase (Director, Animax Studios India Pvt Ltd)

• Sanjay Khanted (Director, Animax Studios India Pvt Ltd)

• Kiran Yadav (RSH, Aptech)

• Tanya (Director, Flamboyant Media Pvt Ltd)

• Kapil (Director, Flamboyant Media Pvt Ltd)

• Poulomee Bondre (Marketing Team, Aptech Ltd)

• Devendra Patil (Aptech)

• Shubham Tomar (ASH, Aptech)

The GRAVITY Awards 2024 gave students a unique opportunity to delve into the nuances of production pipeline workflows, replicating real-world industry scenarios. This three-month-long in-house competition culminated in 150 entries across categories such as Best Sketching, Best Digital Painting, Best Matte Painting, Best Photography, Best Character Modeling, Best Digital Filmmaking, Best Motion Graphics, Best UI Design, Best Visual Effects Film, Best Vector Arts, and Best 3D Game Asset.

In addition to showcasing their creative projects, students displayed their talents through captivating performances during the event. Representatives from leading production houses and veterans from the Indian Animation Industry evaluated the entries, offering students invaluable feedback and exposure.

The Winners’ Circle

Winners were honored with trophies and certificates sponsored by Animax Studios India Pvt Ltd. The celebrated individuals included:

• Best Sketching: Pranity Kamble & Sneha Jadhav

• Best Mobile Photography: Tushar Patil

• Best Digital Painting: Sagar Bare

• Best Matte Painting: Aniket Khopkar

• Best Vector Art: Khushbu Bagwan

• Best UI Design: Taniya Kambli

• Best Multimedia: Sagar Bare

• Best Poster Design: Tushar Patil

• Best 30 Sec Video: Piyush Bhaarnuke

• Best 3D Game Asset: Sameer Yamgar

• Best Architectural Design: Krutika Rane

• Best Automobile Design: Omkar Shedge

• Best Character Modeling: Shubham Hinge

• Best Product Modeling: Pranay Tandel

• Best Environmental Modeling: Tejaswini Lagad

• Best Game Level Design: Pranay Tandel

• Best Character Animation: Mehul Chaudhari

• Best AI-Generated Movie (2D): Durvank Bhagwat

• Best Live Action Film: Tushar Patil & Team

• Best VFX: Piyush Bharnuke

A Platform for Growth and Recognition

GRAVITY 2024 was more than just an awards function; it was a celebration of creativity, dedication, and innovation. The event highlighted the exceptional talent nurtured by MAAC Vashi, Panvel & MG Road Pune, and its commitment to providing students with platforms to shine. The participating students showcased not only their technical skills but also their ability to tell compelling stories and bring their imaginations to life.

As GRAVITY 2024 concluded on a high note, it reaffirmed MAAC’s position as a pioneer in animation and VFX education. The event’s success further cemented its reputation as a stepping stone for budding artists to enter and excel in the competitive world of animation and visual effects.

Here’s to another year of creativity and excellence!