- Applications close: January 15, 2025
- Only 12 seats remaining
- Up to 40% scholarship available
- India's First Live Action + Animation Program
2D/3D Animation
Storytelling Film Accelerator
A 24-week immersive fellowship where animators and storytellers create a festival-ready animated film
using professional pipelines, industry mentorship, and world-class infrastructure.
Where artists evolve into directors, storytellers, and production-ready creatives.
₹15Cr+
Studio Access
24 Weeks
Full Immersion
12 Spots
Only
⏰ Application Deadline In:
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🏛️ Govt of India
🎬 Industry Veterans
⚡ ₹15Cr+ Infrastructure
About the Fellowship
This accelerator is built for aspiring animation filmmakers who want to create a visually powerful short
film, strengthen their craft, and gain the production mindset required by top studios.
You’ll work inside a real studio ecosystem, guided by award-winning mentors, learning animation,
cinematography, storytelling, and pipeline discipline while building a complete animated film.
One Festival-Ready Animated Film
Create a polished, emotionally engaging short film in either 2D, 3D, or a hybrid style.
Mentorship From Industry Icons
Learn directly from India’s most celebrated animation and filmmaking veteran
Studio-Grade Infrastructure
Access high-end workstations, render farms, production tools, and hybrid pipelines.
Real Production Workflows
Experience dailies, shot reviews, feedback cycles, deadlines, and creative direction.
Key Highlights
What You’re Actually Getting 🎯
Compare this to 3-year film school programs costing ₹15L+
₹15Cr+
Equipment & Infrastructure
Access LED stages, MoCap, Render farms
24 Weeks
Immersive Production Training
Full-time, hands-on experience
1 Film
Festival-Ready Portfolio Piece
Complete creative ownership
What You Will Learn
₹15Cr+ Worth of Production Equipment
Unlimited access to the same technology used in major studio productions. No sharing. No waiting. No limitations.
Story & Cinematic Language
- Story development & screenplay structure
- Visual storytelling & shot design
- Character performance & emotional beats
2D/3D Animation Craft
- Character blocking, splining, polish
- Acting for animation
- Body mechanics
- Layout & camera animation
Stylisation & Look Development
- NPR styles & hybrid animation
- Visual style exploration
- Lighting, color, and mood
Editing & Post
- Editing fundamentals for storytelling
- Color grading & sound design
- Final mastering for festival delivery
Pitching & Festival Strategy
- Building your pitch deck
- Creating a festival submission kit
- Crafting a director’s vision statement
Program Outcomes
- A completed festival-ready 2D/3D animated film
- Strong character animation shots
- A polished story-driven portfolio
- Pitch deck & festival kit
- Production and storytelling confidence
- Industry-standard discipline
What You’ll Walk Away With
This Isn’t Your Typical Animation School
Tangible outcomes that lead to real opportunities — actual work, not certificates.
A Completed Animated Short Film
A director-level animated film that demonstrates storytelling and craft.
Studio-Ready Animation Shots
Character performance, mechanics, and polished cinematic shots.
Creative Direction Confidence
Learn to lead teams, give notes, and take decisions
Professional Pitch Deck
A polished deck used for festivals, grants, and studio pitches
Production Discipline
Learn how real animation pipelines function.
Career-Ready Portfolio
A portfolio that stands out in animation studios and IP pitch rooms.
24-Week Curriculum
The Complete Animation & Storytelling Pipeline
A structured 24-week curriculum covering every stage of modern film production – from concept to festival submission.
Story & Previsualisation
- Storyboarding
- Beatboarding
- Character arcs & emotional structure
- Cinematic previs
2D/3D Animation Pipeline
- Layout & blocking
- Acting choices
- Body mechanics
- Timing, arcs, polish
Look Development & Style
- Stylised rendering (NPR)
- Hybrid animation workflows
- Lighting & color design
Editing & Finishing
- Picture lock
- Sound & music integration
- DI & color
- Final mastering
Pitching & Festivals
- Festival strategy
- Pitch deck development
- Portfolio refinement
Your 24-Week Journey
1-4
Story & Previsualisation
5-8
2D/3D Animation Pipeline
9-14
Look Development & Style
15-20
Editing & Finishing
21-23
Pitching & Festivals
24
Festival Submission
Simple & Transparent
The Application Process
No essays. No bureaucracy. Just show us your work and your vision.
Step 1 — Submit Your Portfolio
- Character animation shots, sketches, storyboard samples, or any creative work.
- 10 minutes
Step 2 — Pitch Your Story
- Submit a 1-page story concept for your animated film.
- 15 minutes
Step 3 — Jury Interview
- Discuss your creative approach with our mentor panel.
- 30 minutes
Ready to Start?
The entire process takes less than 1 hour. We’ll review your application within 5 business days.
- Free to apply
- Free portfolio review
- Up to 40% scholarship
Eligibility & Financial Support
We welcome ambitious creators from diverse backgrounds who are committed to mastering the craft of Animation
Who Can Apply
- Animation students & graduates
- Character animators (beginner to intermediate)
- Aspiring directors & storytellers
- Designers & illustrators entering animation
- Indie creators building an IP
Selection Criteria
- Creative samples
- Story potential
- Passion for animation
- Basic fundamentals
- Merit-based selection
Financial Support
- Up to 40% scholarship available
- Merit-based financial assistance
- Flexible payment plans offered
- Limited seats
- Only 12 seats remaining • Deadline: January 15, 2025
Ready to Build Your Career?
Join the next batch of animation creating festival-ready work with world-class infrastructure and mentorship.
No cap, this is your moment. 🔥
✨ What Happens After You Apply:
A comprehensive fellowship that covers every aspect of modern filmmaking and visual effects production.
Submit Portfolio
10 minutes
Interview
30 minutes video call
Decision
Within 72 hours
- No application fee
- Free portfolio review
- Up to 40% scholarship
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World-Class Infrastructure
Tangible outcomes that directly translate to career opportunities. Not certificates – actual work that gets you hired.
Render farm & high-end workstations
A director-level animated film that demonstrates storytelling and craft.
Animation & lookdev labs
Character performance, mechanics, and polished cinematic shots.
Motion capture & hybrid workflow access
A polished deck used for festivals, grants, and studio pitches
Screening & sound facilities
Learn how real animation pipelines function.
Your Career Trajectory
Here’s the typical path our fellows follow after graduation
📁
Week 1-4
Equipment & Infrastructure
Build your portfolio with completed film
🎬
Month 2-3
Immersive Production Training
Submit to festivals & apply to studios
💼
Month 3-6
Festival-Ready Portfolio Piece
Land first role or freelance projects
🚀
Year 1+
Festival-Ready Portfolio Piece
Lead teams on feature films & series
Learn From the Best
Industry Veterans Who’ve Done It All
Get weekly 1:1 guidance from award-winning professionals with decades of experience in feature films, streaming series, and high-end VFX production.
Srinivas Mohan
VFX Supervisor
- 2.0, Endhiran
- National Film Award Winner
Ashwin Kumar
Director & Cinematographer
- Feature Films, Streaming Series
- 15+ Years Experience
Ishan Shukla
Animation
- Schirkoa, Award-winning shorts
- International Film Festival Winner
Suresh E
Visual Effects Artist
- Major Studio Productions
- VFX Industry Veteran
Vaibhav Kumaresh
Production Designer
- High-budget Productions
- Award-winning Designer
Not Just Lectures – Real Mentorship
Learn from India’s leading storytellers and animation directors. – Srinivas Mohan – Ashwin Kumar – Ishan
Shukla – Suresh E – Vaibhav Kumaresh
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborating with industry leaders to provide fellows with cutting-edge tools, technology, and career opportunities.
NVIDIA
GPU Technology & Virtual Production
YouTube
Content Distribution & Creator Programs
Meta
AR/VR Development & Social Media
Adobe
Creative Cloud & Post-Production
Unreal Engine
Real-Time 3D & Virtual Production
Autodesk
3D Modeling & Animation Software
Learn From the BestThis is where creators become leaders.
Take the step that shapes your creative future
Schedule a free 15-minute call with our admissions team. We’ll walk you through the program and answer all your questions.