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:

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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:

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Official ASIFA India post:

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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!

Maac Vashi Panvel Pune Gravity 2023

MAAC Vashi, Panvel & MG Road Pune organised their 20th Annual Award Function called “Gravity 2023” on 2 December 2023. Over the past 20 years, Gravity has become one of the leading 3D animation and VFX events in Navi Mumbai and Pune.

Gravity 2023 was held at Vishnudas Bhave Auditorium in Vashi. The event was inaugurated by Animax Studios India directors Prasad Vanarase and Sanjay Khanted, MAAC national academic head Abir Aich, Aptech chief marketing head Pravin Arora, Aptech West Zone zonal technical head Ashish Garg, Aptech marketing team Poulomee.

Gravity provided the students of the three branches of MAAC a chance to experience the production pipeline flow and understand the in and outs of working in a production house.

This Annual Award Function was preceded by a three-month in-house competition where students were given an opportunity to create original artworks and submit them in various categories. A total of 150 Individual and Group entries were submitted in the categories Best Sketching, Best Digital Painting, Best Matte Painting, Best Photography, Best Character Modelling & Best Digital Film Making, Best Motion Graphics, Best UI Design, Best Visual Effects Film, Best Vector Arts and Best 3D Game Asset.

Students were given a chance to showcase their skills to representatives from leading productions houses and stalwarts in the Indian animation industry. Apart from displaying students’ works, the event allowed students of the three MAAC branches to showcase their talents by performing at the event.

The award winners were honoured with a trophy and winning certificates sponsored by Animax Studios India. Below is the full list of the winners:

• Sagar Bare for Best Sketching
• Alex Tom for Best Mobile Photography
• Nilesh Pawar for Best Digital Painting
• Samruddhi Mhatre for Best Matte Painting
• Yashashree Solkar for Best Vector Art
• Sumit Yadav Best Motion Graphics
• Savani Prince Sanjay Bhai for Best UI Design,
• Pranay Tandel for Best 3D Game Level Design
• Fareed Shaikh for Best Architectural Design
• Nandini Parmar for Best Automobile Design
• Sameer Yamgar for Best Character Modeling
• Hrishikesh Ghag for Best Multimedia
• Rehan Saajan for Best Craft Artwork
• Rishab Soni for Best Environmental Modeling
• Rahul Jha for Best Game Asset
• Surabhi Suhani and Sameer Yamgar for Best Stop Motion
• Ayush Ghade, Aditya Menon, Prince Savani & Swayam Chalke for Best Digital Film Making
• Sumit Yadav for Best VFX Advertising

MAAC Manifest 2023

 

Dear All,

 

We are thrilled to announce MAAC MANIFEST - MUMBAI. With this latest edition of MAAC MANIFEST, we're bringing with us a wealth of new insights, perspectives, with the promise to make it even more enriching and impactful sessions for our students.

 

Highlights of MAAC MANIFEST:

 

• Keynote Speakers: Engage with renowned experts from the AVGC sector who will shed light on the latest trends and advancements in the world of Media & Entertainment
• Masterclasses: Immerse yourself in interactive sessions designed to equip you with actionable knowledge.
• Alumni Interaction & Felicitation: Hear the success stories from our Heroes, our Alumni and learn from their experiences.

 

Keynote Speakers: 

 

• Keynote Speaker 1

Kabir Verma

CG Supervisor – ILM ( Industrial light and Magic)

Kabir Verma is an accomplished VFX professional with a wealth of experience spanning over 15+ years. His expertise has played a significant role in three Academy Award-winning projects for Best Visual Effects, where he held lead/supervisory position. Kabir's versatility shines through his extensive work on-set and collaborations with Film Directors and Clients for pre/post visualization. Having previously worked with MPC and Rhythm and Hues, Kabir has excelled in roles encompassing creative management and successful project delivery. Currently, he holds the position of CG Supervisor at ILM Mumbai, where he oversees the studio's creative endeavours.

Notably, Kabir has contributed his talent to various well-known projects, including 1917, Jungle Book, Life of Pi, Aquaman, Artemis Fowl, Lion King, and Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers.

 

• Keynote Speaker 2

Sudhir Kamath

Chief Operating Officer – Nazara Technologies

Sudhir Kamath is an alumnus of Delhi University and IIM Ahmedabad. Sudhir has 20+ years of experience in strategy consulting, operations and entrepreneurship. Currently he is the Chief Operating Officer at Nazara Technologies, India’s first and only listed gaming company. He also serves as a Board Member / overseer at Nazara’s subsidiary companies in the gaming space - Nextwave (developer of the WCC family of cricket themed games), Wildworks (developer of the Animal Jam kids game),  Datawrkz (advertising technology for the gaming space) and Absolute Sports (publisher of the leading sports news site Sportskeeda). He previously founded 9stacks and Ungli Games. Sudhir started his career with the consulting firm McKinsey & Co. and has also served as the President of the Scrabble Association of India.

 

 

 

  

Watch this space for more. 

 

Regards, 

Team MAAC

 

 MAAC vashi Panvel Pune

 Title: "MAAC Pune MG Road: A New Milestone in Creative Education"

    

Introduction

On April 1st, 2023, a new chapter in creative education was written as MAAC, the renowned Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, proudly opened its doors on MG Road in Pune. This momentous occasion comes on the heels of MAAC's remarkable journey, spanning over two decades of excellence in Navi Mumbai, where it has transformed more than 4000 creative minds into industry-ready professionals. With a proven track record and a legacy of success, MAAC's expansion to Pune marks an exciting milestone in the world of animation, VFX, and multimedia education.

A Legacy of Success: Navi Mumbai's MAAC Vashi and Panvel

MAAC's journey began over 20 years ago in Navi Mumbai, with its flagship centers in Vashi and Panvel. Through these years, MAAC has not just imparted knowledge but has sculpted dreams, providing students with a comprehensive platform to explore and master the world of animation and visual effects. The result? A staggering 4000+ students who have successfully completed their courses and have been placed in top-notch companies, showcasing their skills and contributing to the ever-evolving creative industry.

Empowering Creative Minds

The success of MAAC is a testament to its commitment to nurturing creativity and fostering innovation. Students at MAAC Vashi and Panvel have not only gained technical expertise but have also developed a holistic understanding of the industry. MAAC's industry-expert faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and immersive curriculum have combined to create an environment that breeds excellence. The average placement salary of ₹35,000.00 stands as a testament to the quality of education and the industry's recognition of MAAC's graduates.

MAAC's Arrival on MG Road, Pune

As the sun rises on April 1st, 2023, Pune witnesses the dawn of a new era in creative education with the opening of MAAC's MG Road center. The city, known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant atmosphere, is the perfect canvas for MAAC to weave its magic. With the same ethos and dedication that have fueled its success in Navi Mumbai, MAAC Pune MG Road is poised to redefine creative education in Pune and beyond.

Conclusion

The journey of MAAC from its inception in Navi Mumbai to its expansion to MG Road, Pune, is nothing short of inspirational. With a legacy of transforming dreams into digital reality, MAAC has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to empowering creative minds. As MAAC Pune MG Road embarks on its journey, one can only anticipate the incredible impact it will have on aspiring artists, animators, and visual effects enthusiasts. This new chapter is not just about a center opening; it's about the continuation of a legacy of excellence, creativity, and innovation in the world of animation and VFX education.