Delhi Shorts International Film Festival, 12 October 2013 - Call for Entries

After the grand success of its debut, Delhi Shorts International Film Festival organized by Miniboxoffice, is all set for its second edition which will be held on 12 October 2013, Delhi. Entries are being accepted in various categories which includes 2D/3D short animation films that can bring out some innovative concept, interesting story telling and good technical craft. The last date of submission is 20 Sept 2013.

Delhi Shorts International Film Festival-13 is an independent film festival which has tied up with well know festival organizations like  filmfestivals.com,  festivalfocus.org,  filmfestivallive.com,  clickforfestival.com,  uptofest.co at national and international level as well. Till date, it has received great responses from USA, Austria, Brazil, Malta, Italy, Germany, Argentina, Berlin, London, Portugal and Israel. It has managed to receive 33 international films in addition to national entries in categories action, comedy, history, animation and VFX worldwide. This film festival has also tie-ups with some international agencies like Fest home and Fippuebela (Mexico Film Festival).

Talking to AnimationXpress.com, Festival Director Rambhul Singh shared, “DSIFF-13 awards are meant to recognize the best talent & work in animation industry.” He added further that few winners can even get placement in Reputed Animation Organisations as per festival tie-ups

Apart from short film screenings the festival will also feature interesting talks and workshops including master class on ‘Short film marketing, distribution & revenue generation’ by  Festival Director, Multiple Award Winning Filmmaker & Marketing Head Miniboxoffice Rambhul Singh, as well as Dr. D.C Singh, Chief Advisory, Miniboxoffice.

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IAD 2013 Awards of Excellence Film Submission : Call for Entry ...

Dear ASIFA Friends,

It's that time of the year again! Preparations for International Animation Day 2013 are in full swing.
Gear up for all the fun packed activities, sessions, workshops and more!!!

As a part of International Animation Day celebration in November 2013 we once again proudly bring forth the annual ASIFA India Awards of Excellence.

For more details on film categories, regulations for submission and how to submit your films please visit the ASIFA India website on www.asifa.in.

Regards
ASIFA India

World Skills Graphic Art Winner- Arun Raj Balasubramani By P. Chidambaram

The Indian Government Appreciates the Effort of Team India at WSI

It was a proud moment for Reliance Animation as the candidate, Arun Raj Balasubramani, trained under the tutelage of Mr. Sathish Narayanan – Academic Director, Reliance AIMS (Animation Infotainment & Media School), won the “Medallion of Excellence” and “Best of the Nation” award too. The Finance Minister applauded the sincere efforts put in by the team and  felicitated the candidate and training partners, Mr.Arbind Prasad – Director General, FICCI and Sathish Narayanan, Academic Director of Reliance AIMS (Education Arm of Reliance Animation). The other dignitaries present were Mr.Jairam Ramesh – Rural Development Minister, Shri. Montek Singh Ahluwalia – Deputy Chairman Planning Commission and Shri. S.Ramadurai – Chairman of NSDC & NSDA.

“Preparing Arun Balasubramani for WorldSkills Leipzig 2013 required months of training, hard work, and dedication by the team members of Reliance Aims, Pune. We are also grateful to NSDC and FICCI for involving Reliance Aims as ‘knowledge partners’ and providing support,” said Sathish Narayanan.

Expressing his delight Mr. Ashish S.K. CEO, Reliance Animation said “We need young people to come forward, excel, and bring talent into the workforce. The trades, technologies and service industries are growing. And we need to keep up with that growth and when it comes to encouraging young talent and providing platform to passionate individuals; Reliance Aims has always come forward and been instrumental”

This took place at Vigyan Bhawan – Delhi, where the honorable Finance Minister – Shri P.Chidambaram unveiled the ‘National Skill Certification’ and ‘Monetary Reward Scheme’ that will be implemented on pan ‐ India basis. While launching the Scheme the Finance Minister said, “This is one of the most ambitious schemes in the country. We have four pillars supporting this. The sector skill councils, the training partners, the assessing agencies, and the young men and women without whom there is no scheme. He called on all four pillars to come together and work towards achieving the National Skilling Mission.”

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