WAVES ORIGINALS

WIN

The winning projects will get cash prizes of upto 5 lakhs. 
Submit your stories for more detailed information.

Winners also get: Further development support. Travel to WAVES in New Delhi.

The  ANIMATION FILMMAKERS COMPETITION, WAVES ORIGINALS culminates in a high-stakes pitch session where finalists present their polished projects to a distinguished panel of film and TV producers, investors, and industry leaders—your gateway to turning cinematic dreams into reality.

Your stories will then receive widespread attention in both local and international media.

OVERVIEW:

ANIMATION FILMMAKERS COMPETITION - "WAVES ORIGINALS"  is a nationwide search for India's storytellers.

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has partnered with Dancing Atoms to launch the inaugural Animation Filmmakers Competition, the flagship event of the upcoming World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES). This marks a historic collaboration, paving the way for a new era in India’s creative industry and heralding the beginning of Create in India Season 1.

Open to all levels, both amateurs and professionals, who only need an idea to submit. The competition guides participants through a journey of masterclasses and mentorship to polish their ideas and culminating in a final pitch session at the The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in New DELHI in February 2025. Here, finalists present their polished film concepts and pitch them to industry leaders for a chance to win the coveted title and launch their ideas into films.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Story Story Story!

Entertainment! Entertainment! Entertainment!

The judges will evaluate submissions based on the following key criteria:

• Original story

• Entertaining

• Market Appeal

• Audience Engagement

• Presentation of material

Eligibility Criteria

• Anyone from within India or globally is able to submit
• No age restrictions.  Minors need the approval of parents/guardians
• Students, Amatuers and Professionals can all apply.
• Applications can be submitted as both Individuals, Teams, or as part of a company

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submit the following: Logline. A 2-page summary of your film idea. A poster that captivates your idea. 
While the film can be made in any language, please ensure that the submission form is entered in English, as we will have international jury members reviewing the submissions.

Contact us at waves@dancingatoms.com for any clarifications or questions

Competition Dates 

Embark on a transformative story-telling journey with the "ANIMATION FILMMAKERS COMPETITION -  WAVES ORIGINALS.”.

Selected participants will refine their film concepts through intensive masterclasses and personalized mentorship from industry experts. The competition unfolds in stages, designed to nurture and elevate the most promising ideas.

BREAKING NEWS: DEADLINE EXTENDED to November 30, 2024! 🚨

Still debating between an animation epic or a VR masterpiece? No worries! We’ve extended the WAVES Originals deadline to give you a few more weeks to brainstorm, rewrite, let your imagination go wild!

Cash prizes, industry mentorship, and the chance to pitch at WAVES in New Delhi await—so grab your idea (no matter how wild) and dive in!

Questions? Fire them at us: waves@dancingatoms.com 

Key Dates:

• Submissions Open: September 10th - November 30th, 2024
• Mentorship Phase 1: December 2024
• Selection Round One: January 2025
• Mentorship Phase 2: January 2025
• Jury Pitches & Selection Round Two: January 2025
• Final Selection: February 2025
  
  

The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) will take place in New Delhi on February 5th-9th 2025!