The fourth edition of AnimationXpress’ VFX and More (VAM) Summit & Awards 2024 ended with the awards night on 3 May. The VAM Awards pay tribute to visionaries who captivate audiences around the globe, with their work.
The VAM awards are entry-driven. Meaning, the categories are judged on the basis of the entries received for the same. For instance, there can be better work done in a specific category but if a studio or an individual did not send in their names, it will not be considered.
The jury members for the awards were AVGC Forum, FICCI chairman and Punnaryug Artvision founder Ashish Kulkarni; Whistling Woods International Vice president & CTO Chaitanya Chinchlikar; ILM director of production/ executive VFX producer Elayaraja Krishnan; creative director / VFX supervisor / AI enthusiast Rupal Rawal; AnimationXpress founder, chairman, editor-in-chief Anil Wanvari; Tonic Technology founder & CEO Ashay Kshirsagar; Image Engine BG Prep head Carlos Conceição; Tippett Studio executive creative director & senior VFX supervisor; director & VFX supervisor Fred Raimondi; Pixel Magic VFX supervisor & producer Raymond McIntyre Jr. and production technology veteran VK Gupta.
This year a special segment of VAM Awards – Women in VFX Awards – recognised and celebrated the achievements of women who have made significant contributions across various roles, including creative, business, and human resources, within the VFX landscape. The women were shortlisted based on recommendations from industry leaders.
Also, in another segment the industry remembered legendary VFX supervisor Tim McGovern for his Contribution to Indian VFX industry. His sudden demise had left an irreplaceable vacuum in the global visual effects industry. Credited for his films like Tron, Speed, Ghost and the Darkness, Equilibrium, Dunkirk and Oscar-winning First Man, Tim McGovern’s work will remain as case studies for filmmakers.
Here is full list of nominees, with winners in bold:
Category: Ad and Commercials
Compositing
- F9 Post Studios – Nitesh Patil – Vivo Y200
- After Studios (a division of Silver Cloud Studios) for ZEE 5
- Nube Studio – Prashant Sadaphule (Ventana Studios) – Nanotechnology Meets Nature
- Raju Reddy The all-new Hyundai Verna
Created Environment
- After Studios – American Tourister
- Nube Studio- Prashant Sadaphule (Ventana Studios) #ClaimYourPleasure | MsChief India
- Raju Reddy – Katrina Kaif Joins Rado
Digital Intermediate
- Famous Studios-Avinash Shukla-The Archies Skybags Collection
- After Studios – RE HUNTER
- Nube Studio- Dmytro Vasylenko (Nube Studio)- Air India’s New Brand Design Identity
- Nube Studio – Vyshak Shivaganesh (Nube Studio) Honda CB-350 | Ride your CB/ your way!
Effect Simulation
- F9 Post Studios- Nitesh Patil- Honda City e:HEV
- After Studios – THE SLEEP COMPANY
- Nube Studio – Prashant Sadaphule (Ventana Studios)- Sensodyne Complete Protection+ Mouthwash
Best VFX Shot
- Nube Studio- Prashant Sadaphule (Ventana Studios)- ISL – Mohun Bagan Super Giant
- Nube Studio- Prashant Sadaphule (Ventana Studios)- #ClaimYourPleasure | MsChief India
- Citrus Ink Studios -Vrinda Sood- Patanjali VFX AD
Best VFX Ad
- After Studios – Poco
- Nube Studio- Prashant Sadaphule (Ventana Studios)- ISL – Mohun Bagan Super Giant
- Citrus Ink Studios – Vrinda Sood – Patanjali VFX AD
Category: TV serials
Compositing
- Raj VFX – Shiv Shakti
Created Environment
- Raj VFX – Shrimad Ramayan
Digital Intermediate
- Famous Studios – Missed Connection
Best VFX Shot
- Basilic Fly Studio – Embassy & Basilic Fly Studio- Warrior Nun 2
Best VFX TV Show
- Basilic Fly Studio – Embassy & Basilic Fly Studio – Warrior Nun 2
Category: Digital/OTT
Motion Capture
- Raj VFX – Secrets Of The Buddha Relics
Best VFX Short Film
- Lolly Sawant – GO-CHI
Compositing
- Nube Cirrus- The Night Manager
- Phantom Digital Effects- Kaala Paani
- philmCGI – Jubilee
- NY VFXWAALA – Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo
Created Environment
- Nube Cirrus-The Night Manager
- Phantom Digital Effects- Kaala Paani
- philmCGI – Jubilee
- NY VFXWAALA – Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo
Digital Intermediate
- Famous Studios – Avinash Shukla-Badshah – Let It Flow (Music video)
- Silvercloud Studios – Pippa
- Redchillies.vfx – Redchillies.color – The Archies
- Nube Cirrus – The Railwaymen
- Famous Studios- Prashant Sharma- Yeh Meri Family – Season 2
Effect Simulation
- Nube Cirrus- The Night Manager
- NY VFXWAALA – Indian Police Force
- NY VFXWAALA – Dhootha
Best VFX Shot
- Redchillies.vfx – Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga
- PhantomFX – Kaala Paani
- NY VFXWAALA – Indian Police Force
- philmCGI – Inspector Rishi
Best Premium Original Series (with VFX) International & Domestic
- DNEG – The Last of Us (International)
- NY VFXWAALA – Indian Police Force
- philm CGI- Jubilee (Domestic)
- philm CGI- Inspector Rishi
Category: Feature Films
Motion Capture
- PhantomFX – Ayalaan
Compositing
- Redchillies.vfx – Jawan
- Phantom Digital Effects – Ayalaan
- NY VFXWAALA – Shaitaan
- 88 Pictures – Crakk
Created Environment
- Redchillies.vfx- Jawan
- Phantom Digital Effects- AYALAAN
- NY VFXWAALA – Shaitaan
- 88 Pictures Media and Entertainment Private Limited- Crakk
Digital Intermediate
- Famous Studios- Avinash Shukla- Article 370
- Redchillies.vfx- Redchillies.Color- Jawan
- Nube Cirrus- The Goat Life
- NYVFXWAALA LLP- Bholaa
- Famous Studios- Avinash Shukla- Main ATAL Hoon
Effect Simulation
- Redchillies.vfx – Jawan
- Phantom Digital Effects- AYALAAN
- NYVFXWAALA LLP- Ponniyin selvan 2
- NYVFXWAALA LLP- Bholaa
Best VFX Shot (International & Domestic)
- yFX Studios – Pathaan (Domestic)
- BOT VFX (India) – To Catch a Killer (International)
- Basilic Fly Studio – Fin Design & Basilicfly studio- Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (International)
- Fractal Picture – Adipurush
Best VFX Feature (International & Domestic)
- DNEG – NYAD
- yFX Studios – Pathaan
- Redchillies.vfx – Jawan
- PhantomFX – Ayalaan
Category: Special
Best Innovative use of techniques in VFX
- 88 Pictures – Crakk
Best Innovative use of Software in VFX
- PhantomFX – Ayalaan
Best Special Effect in Photo Real Project
- Fractal Picture – Digital Aquarium
Best Virtual Cinematography
- Raj VFX – Shrimad Ramayan
Best VFX in Animation
- Raj VFX – Secrets Of The Buddha Relics
Best Use of Previsualisation
- Redchillies.vfx
- Raj VFX – Secrets Of The Buddha Relics
- Fractal Picture – Adipurush (Climax Sequence)
Best Compositing Artist
- Shilpa Hingorani – Pathan, Jawan, Tu Jhooti Main Makkar, Chor Nikal ke Bhaga, and 12th Fail- Redchillies.vfx
- Havinash Raghav – Ayalaan – PhantomFX
- Anil Saroj / Melvin Lobo- Raj VFX
- Shubham Jena – philmCGI
Best VFX Producer
- Keitan Yadav-Redchillies.vfx
- N.Vinoth Ganesh-NY VFXWAALA
- Rajeev Rastogi
Best VFX Supervisor (International & Domestic)
- Haresh Hingorani- Redchillies.vfx
- Bejoy Arputharaj – PhantomFX (Domestic Projects)
- Naveen Paul – NY VFXWAALA (Domestic Projects)
- Michael Grobe – DNEG (International Projects)
Contribution to VFX Industry (Studio)
- Redchillies.vfx
Contribution to VFX Industry (Individual)
- Sherry Bharda
Best VFX in All Content Format (OTT/TV/Films)
- Redchillies.vfx
- PhantomFX
- philmCGI
- NY VFXWAALA
Best VFX Studio of the Year (International & Domestic)
- Redchillies.vfx
- BOT VFX (India) – (International)
- PhantomFX
- NY VFXWAALA
- philmCGI (Domestic)
Best Women in VFX (Winners)
- Priyanka Balasubramanian
- Rupal Rawal
- Shaswati Chowdhury
- Swathi PN
- Puja Parikh
- Shilpa Bhanushali
- Kavita Prasad
The VFX and More (VAM) Summit & Awards 2024 ended on a high note. The initiative to recognise the talent behind the amazing films, features and all forms of visual content concluded successfully.
