MAAC recently hosted the 21st edition of its prestigious 24FPS International Animation Awards on December 13, 2024, at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. The event brought together over 400 industry leaders and professionals, while more than 6,000 students showcased their creativity across 40+ award categories.
This year, the awards celebrated not just talent from India but also received enthusiastic global participation external categories designed for students, creative professionals, and renowned studios. The 2024 edition received over 1,500 independent entries from countries including Vietnam, the United Kingdom, France, South Africa, Singapore, Germany, Brazil, Japan, and Indonesia, reflecting the event’s international appeal.
The jury for this year’s awards featured eminent industry stalwarts, including Ashish Kulkarni (Chairman, FICCI AVGC-XR Forum, Omjiwan Gupta (Education Leader, Adobe India & South Asia), Viral Thakkar (Creative Director, ReDefine India), Munjal Shroff (CEO, Graphiti & Co-Chairman, FICCI AVGC Forum), Rajiv Chilaka (Founder & CEO, Green Gold Animation) and Bejoy Arputharaj (CEO, PhantomFX).Over 400 talented individuals were honored for their exceptional contributions during the virtual awards ceremony.
In the Movers and Shakers category, audience favorites included:
• Jashwanth Bopanna – Reality TV Icon of the Year
• Aditya Shetty – Popular Male Comedy and Creative Content Creator
• Ravish Shetty – Emerging Comedy Content Creator 2024
• Vishakha & Divesh – Emerging Couple Content Creators 2024
• Bigg Nerds – Best Comedy Group Creators 2024
Industry Excellence Recognized
The evening also celebrated industry pioneers with the following recognitions:
• VFX Excellence Award – PhantomFX
• Animation Excellence Award – 88 Pictures
• Gaming Excellence Award – Nazara Technologies
• Design & Innovation Excellence Award – Ogilvy
• Technology Innovation Award – Adobe
Atul Jain, MD & CEO, Aptech Limited shared his thoughts on the success of the event:
“We are thrilled to have hosted the 21st edition of the MAAC 24FPS International Animation Awards. Over the years, it has been a joy for all of us at Aptech and MAAC to witness the tremendous growth of this powerful platform for showcasing the best talent in the media and entertainment industry. MAAC is committed to meeting the growing demand in the AVGC industry by fostering young talent and preparing them for professional success. Events like 24FPS celebrate creativity and help build a strong community of skilled professionals.”
Empowering the Future of Media and Entertainment
At MAAC, initiatives like 24FPS are more than celebrations—they are vital platforms for nurturing and showcasing talent. By encouraging creativity and innovation, MAAC continues to play a pivotal role in skilling the youth and equipping them for rewarding careers in the ever-evolving media and entertainment industry.
With its legacy of excellence, MAAC 24FPS International Animation Awards remains a beacon for creativity, collaboration, and growth, setting the stage for a brighter future in animation, VFX, and beyond.