Explore the cutting-edge advancements in VFX technology, including real-time rendering, AI-driven VFX, virtual production, and more.

Discover how VFX is transforming storytelling across film, television, gaming, advertising, and other creative industries, pushing the boundaries of visual narratives.

Delve into sustainable practices within the VFX industry, addressing challenges such as reducing carbon footprints, ethical practices in content creation, and eco-friendly production techniques.

Investigate the convergence of VFX with immersive technologies like AR, VR, and MR, and their potential to reshape audience engagement and interaction.

Highlighting the importance of upskilling, this theme will focus on nurturing the next generation of VFX artists through training programs, mentorship, and industry-academia partnerships.

Understand how Indian VFX houses are collaborating with global studios, and the opportunities for co-productions that are elevating Indian content on the world stage.

Prasad is the head of studio for DNEG India, one of the world's leading visual effects, animation and stereo conversion companies for feature film and television. He collaborated extensively with DNEG's management, leadership, and core teams to lead and mentor it's crews across India by sharing his wealth of experience, knowledge, and ideas.

Prasad has been at the forefront of producing VFX and animation for over two decades. He has played key roles in establishing and growing artist-friendly studios across Asia. Over the years, he has played a crucial role in establishing and collaboratively developing DNEG’s VFX and Animation pipelines in India, while also overseeing the delivery of India teams on all of its most successful VFX projects, including our Oscar-winners ‘Blade Runner 2049,’ ‘First Man,’ ‘Tenet,’ and ‘Dune.’

Prior to DNEG, Prasad worked with Rhythm & Hues and Dreamworks Animation.

CV Rao, currently the Chief Technology Officer at one of the Leading studios of India, Annapurna Studios, is Post-Graduate in Economics from SV University, Tirupati, India. Before taking up the prestigious position of a Post-Production General Manager, CV Rao had started his career as a Graphic Designer in an advertising agency and his interest towards new-age technology made him a Master of complete Post-Production Services and recently added brain child of his at the Annapurna Studios is the Virtual Production Stage. He not only manages but also knows the work of each and every department.

To his credit, CV Rao has an international award for editing for one of the short films and is one of the backbones in delivering blockbuster Indian movies Baahubali sequels & RRR and also behind some 500+ movies for post-production works.

Starting with a small team and growing to several hundred artists across Toronto, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, Milind D. Shinde founded 88 Pictures in 2016 after spending years at DreamWorks Animation India and China unit. A doyen in the animation industry, he spent most of his animation career with DreamWorks. He was part of the core team instrumental in setting up and development of the production infrastructure at the India DreamWorks and Oriental DreamWorks in Shanghai, China.

In his robust body of experience, Milind has been a part of few Oscar-nominated feature films at DreamWorks and played an important role in the production of most of its successful movie franchises such as ‘Madagascar,’ ‘Kung Fu Panda,’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ among others.

Through his astute management skills, unflinching vision and a zeal for quality and creativity, he has successfully established 88 Pictures as a key player in the arena of animation.

Rutul Patel holds an MFA in art direction from Academy of Arts, San Francisco. She has worked at advertising agencies McCann Erickson and Publicis before starting her VFX career at Prime Focus Los Angeles, as a matte painter on Avatar and Tree of Life. She has produced TV commercials and directed CGI for clients including Unilever and Birla.

Rutul currently manages award-winning Paris-based VFX studio Digital District in India as CEO, and leads the creative team as VFX producer and supervisor. She’s also chair of VES India and a recipient of the Unreal Fellowship as part of the first Women Creators Program 2021 as well as a creative mentor for the second edition of WCP fellowship.

Siddharth Diwan was born in New Delhi, India. He specialised in Motion Picture Photography from Satyajit Ray Film & TV Institute. He started his career as a wildlife cinematographer but soon moved to Mumbai where he worked his way up from being an electrician to grip and then camera assistant with renowned filmmakers like Wes Anderson, Tarsem Singh, Albert Brooks.

Siddharth has been the cinematographer for films like 'Queen,' 'Qala' (Netflix), 'Trapped,' 'Bulbul' (Netflix), 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar.'

Siddharth's first feature film as a cinematographer titled 'Peddlers' premiered at critique's week, Cannes Film Festival 2012. Another film he worked on 'Titli,' premiered at Un Certain Regard, Cannes 2014, He was Additional Cinematographer on 'Lunchbox' which premiered at Cannes 2013. He also photographed Rituparno Ghosh's 'Jeevan Smriti'. He has won a Filmfare award for best cinematography for his work in the film 'Queen' (2014).

Sudeep Chatterjee is an Indian cinematographer based in Mumbai, largely known for his diverse range of films like ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi,’ ‘Padmaavat,’ ‘Bajirao Mastani,’ ‘Guzaarish,’ ‘Chak De India,’ ‘Dhoom 3’ and the Netflix series ‘Heeramandi.’

He was trained at the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune and is a National Award winning cinematographer.

Part of Indian Television Group Anil NM Wanvari, is the founder, CEO and editor-in-chief of the Indiantelevision.com group. He has spent more than 37 years in the media industry and is considered India's foremost analyst, consultant and catalyst for the media sector. It achieves this through its various B2B and B2C portals: indiantelevision.com (for the cable, satellite, OTT, production, advertising, marketing, media industries), tellychakkar.com (TV show and actor news for TV fans), AnimationXpress.com (for the VFX, comics, gaming, and animation segments) and radionandmusic.com (for the FM radio, digital music and music industry).

He is also a well known Television/Digital Producer known for producing The Indian Telly Awards for the last 16 years and oodles of digital content. It engages with industry by organizing thought leadership forums under its various verticals: Video and Broadband Summit, RadioConnex Awards, News Television Awards ,BrandVid, The Content Hub, Kids Animation & More, etc.

Yogalakshmi Balakrishnan is a dynamic leader with expertise in business analysis, HR management, and strategic growth. With a proven track record in optimizing operations and driving business success, she has progressed from a Business Analyst and HR Manager to her current role as Chief Business Strategy Officer & Executive Director. Her strategic vision, leadership skills, and people-centric approach drive organizational excellence, making her a key contributor to shaping business strategies and fostering sustainable growth.

With over 14 years of experience in film and TV postproduction, solution design and system integration, Bhavik landed where all media eventually ends up, archive! As a data preservation strategist, his job at Disk Archive Corporation is to understand every organisation’s needs to devise a clear, long-term plan to help them secure their valuable assets and make sure that the organisation has access to them when required.

Starting as a motion graphics & VFX artist at Channel 8 in 1998, Rajat founded 4th Dimension in 2002, which evolved into Fourth Dimension VFX in 2011. Under his leadership, the studio has become a trusted name in high-quality visual effects, delivering Indian and international projects across films and OTT.

Currently, I am a creative director at Identical Brains Studio. Mumbai. At the core of my expertise is a rich history in advertising, film making and visual effects, where visual storytelling meets cutting-edge technology be it visual effects, virtual production, gaming, new media.

Previously, in the studios I had worked at, I spearheaded the post-production and visual effects development. My graduation in visual communication and long tenure at Famous studios, and a short stint with Prime Focus in the past has been the foundation of my pursuit to combine stories with technology.

Siddhartha Jayakar is the CEO and co-founder of Labyrinth Cinematic Solutions, a full-service visual effects company with offices in Mumbai and partnerships in Los Angeles, Canada, and Europe.

With over 24 years of experience, He has been credited on 120+ TV shows and films. Under his creative supervision, Labyrinth has delivered VFX for 500+ commercials and 120 feature films. Over the past 17 years, he has successfully grown the company, expanding the workforce from 50 to 200 employees. He was honoured with the 2005 Visual Effects Society (VES) Award for his work on the DreamWorks miniseries ‘Into the West.’ He holds an undergraduate degree in filmmaking from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.

Visual effects veteran Srinivas Mohan is known for his work on ‘Enthiran’ (2010), ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’ (2015), ‘2.0’ (2018) ‘RRR’ (2022). He is a National Award-winning VFX supervisor and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Pride of Maharashtra awardee, Abhishek More is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of NSE listed Digikore Studios. With 24+ years of experience in content production and VFX for film and television, he has established himself as a proven leader in business strategy, strategic planning, marketing, and operations. As an entrepreneurial, pioneering, and techno-creative leader, he possesses disruptive ideas and a passion for achieving results.

Meghana is the co-founder of LBS where she oversees business development and operations, ensuring the smooth execution of their projects while driving growth and innovation. Together with her team, she’s passionately building their IP, including an NFT collection, and actively cultivating a Web 3.0 community.

Vidit Kundra is the co-head of CG at Assemblage Entertainment. Starting out as a CG Supervisor, he consistently displayed his talent, hard work, and unwavering dedication to excellence. His distinctive blend of technical know-how and artistic vision has played a key role in the success of several projects in our portfolio.

With almost two decades of industry experience, Vidit's extensive knowledge of CG and VFX is exemplary and his interest in exploring new softwares, commendable too. But it's not just his experience that sets him apart; his leadership skills and ability to inspire others is praiseworthy. He has fostered a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect while mentoring the up-and-coming talent within our company.

I am a creative Director at Company3 with 16 years of experience in the VFX industry. I handle a talented pool of creative supervisors overseeing 1500+ artists, providing expert creative guidance across high-end visual effects and 3D production.

I play a key role in delivering creative supervision to Pune Studio and Company3's global facilities in Los Angeles and Toronto. Specializing in immersive experiences, VFX & 3D, I have contributed to over 300 Hollywood blockbusters, collaborating with some of the most renowned directors in the industry.

Prashant Nair is a VFX supervisor at 3Doors, a previsualisation and VFX studio based in Cochin. It specialises in previs, postvis, techvis, and VFX for films, TV shows, video games, and commercials. With 18 years of industry experience, he had begun his career as a compositor and had the privilege of working on a diverse range of projects, including Indian Hindi films, Hollywood productions and South Indian regional films.

As an enthusiastic entrepreneur in the field of visual effects since 2016, Abhyuday Grover has experienced the thrill of building Resonance into a multi-million dollar revenue business. With a passion for creating stunning visual experiences, he has led a talented team and consistently delivered exceptional results to their clients.

Throughout his journey, Grover has remained a sports enthusiast, leveraging the principles of teamwork, dedication, and perseverance to drive success in both my personal and professional life. I thrive on the energy and camaraderie that comes from collaborating with diverse individuals, and his best efforts are towards developing his reputation as a people person, always seeking to bring out the best in others.

Leading by example is at the core of his leadership philosophy. Grover believes that actions speak louder than words, and strives to inspire his team by demonstrating integrity, commitment, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. By fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement, he has empowered his team to push boundaries and achieve breakthroughs in the ever-evolving field of visual effects.

In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, he actively engages with industry thought leaders and stays up to date with the latest trends and technologies. This commitment to ongoing learning ensures that he remains at the forefront of the landscape, ready to leverage emerging opportunities and deliver cutting-edge solutions to his clients.

Kunjal Dedhia is a skilled visual artist specializing in VFX-CG lighting, supervision, cinema, and design. With over 13 years of experience, she has successfully delivered high-quality visuals on projects ranging from small-scale to major feature films. Her career includes key roles at studios like Outpost, MPC, DNEG and Rhythm and Hues, where she honed her skills as an artist. At Outpost, she led a team in creating shows like Monarch and Lord of the Rings - Rings of Power among others. This experience solidified her ability to guide projects from concept through to completion, ensuring both artistic vision and technical excellence. During her time at MPC, DNEG and Rhythm and Hues, she focused on lighting shows like Call of the Wild, Godzilla, Fantastic Beasts, Star Trek, Percy Jackson, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to achieve compelling narratives and innovative designs. Her visionary approach led her to study Cinematography, assist DOPs on set, and work as a VFX shoot supervisor, collaborating with top VFX artists globally. As a leader, she fosters creativity and collaboration, driving success. She looks forward to contributing to ILM’s innovative projects in its collaborative environment.

Pranay Agarwal is the Head of Creative Operations at DNEG India, where he leads the VFX team and manages a growing portfolio of high-profile projects. Pranay has been an integral part of DNEG since 2011, starting as a Compositor and swiftly progressing to head the Compositing department in 2017. His leadership has been instrumental in building a highly skilled compositing team in India, renowned for delivering complex VFX with precision and versatility.

Pranay has contributed to numerous projects, including Fast & Furious 9, Venom 2, Tenet, Uncharted, Aquaman 2, Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva, Dunes, and many others. With over 20 years of experience, he has deep expertise in various pipelines, business structures, and work processes, making him a highly effective leader on international, multi-site projects.

Hansal Mehta is an Indian film director and writer recognised for his ability to portray social and political realities with depth and nuance. Known for films such as Shahid (2013), Aligarh (2016), and the series Scam 1992 (2020) and Netflix’s Scoop (2023), his work reflects a deep understanding of characters and the worlds they inhabit, while addressing critical and timely issues. Mehta's storytelling often navigates challenging and polarised contexts, bringing important narratives to the forefront.

Vivek Anchalia is Amazing Indian Stories founder and CEO which is an artist first AI studio working on multiple long and short format projects. Naisha, the Indian AI film, created by his studio is their first big project. He is also Jiostar original film Tikdam’s director and co-writer and Netflix original film Rajma Chawal’s story and co-screenplay writer. In advertising, he has shot commercials as a director for brands like Dabur, Tata, Reliance, Wrigley’s, ICICI, Dell and many more. Before getting into long format and advertising, he was working with channels like National Geographic Channel, Sony Entertainment Television, Star India and Zee TV. He has won numerous national and international awards as both long and short-format filmmaker.