Does animation have a future in India?

The animation industry in India is expected to grow at a pace faster than the IT industry’s! Animation as a career option is a field where you can fulfill your dream of “enjoy-as-you-work” , feel satisfied at the end of your day and get praise from your clients as well.

Why is animation industry fast growing in India?

The animation IP production segment grew at a faster rate in 2016 on the back of increasing demand for localised animation content and characters developed for the Indian market across TV and Over the top (OTT) providers.

How is the animation and visual effects industry in India?

The animation and Visual Effects (VFX) industry continues to acquire acceptance with Indian talent poised to compete with global counterparts and registering the CAGR of 15.5\% in 2017 to reach a size of USD 0.91 billion, driven majorly by a 31\% growth in VFX, with animation remaining steady at a growth rate of 9\%.

When was the first animation studio established in India?

In 1956, Disney Studios animator Clair Weeks, who had worked on Bambi, was invited to Films Division of India in Mumbai to establish and train the country’s first animation studio as part of the American technical co-operation mission. He trained a core group of Indian animators, whose first production was a film called The Banyan Deer (1957).

Which is the biggest annual Animation Festival in India?

It hosts Anifest India, the biggest annual animation festival in the Indian subcontinent. ASIFA (Association Internationale du Film d’Animation) is UNESCO supported nonprofit organization doing CG Meet up & International Animation day celebrations each year.

Are Indian IPS here to stay in the animation industry?

The Indian Animation industry has sure come a long way and a 100\% ‘Made in India’, non-dialogue, culturally agnostic show of Indian origin, Eena Meena Deeka selling to over 100 countries worldwide is a shining testimonial to that. Indian IPs are here to stay and thrive and make their mark not only in India, but across the world.