There is a familiar buzz that fills our centres every year. Students start polishing story ideas. Teams begin forming quietly. Labs stay lit long after closing time. That shift always means one thing. The journey to the MAAC 24FPS Animation Awards has officially started.

As we move toward the MAAC animation event 2025, energy is already rising. This year, the celebration will take place on 19 December 2025 at Jio World Centre in Mumbai. It will bring together hundreds of creators from across India who want to test their skills, showcase their ideas, and be part of a community built on creativity and passion.

24FPS Creator Fest has grown into a major animation and VFX fest that attracts both students and industry professionals. It is where new voices find space and where seasoned artists discover fresh talent. The focus is simple. Celebrate creativity and raise the standard of work in animation, VFX, gaming and digital filmmaking.

One of the most anticipated parts of the event is the student animation competition. This is where young creators step into the spotlight with projects they have shaped over months. Short films, character pieces, high-detail environments, motion clips, everything finds a place. Students learn how to tell a story visually, how to work with timing, how to build mood, and how to make an audience feel something. Watching their work on a big screen becomes a moment they remember for years.

The animation talent showcase is another highlight. It brings together entries that show originality, curiosity, and a clear creative voice. It is not only about technical skill. It is about expression. Students get a space to show who they are through their work, and that experience often becomes a turning point in their journey.

Along with animation, the VFX and gaming festival section draws massive excitement. Effects work, compositing, simulations, digital assets, and game elements are all part of the lineup. The industries around VFX and gaming are expanding fast, and students want to be ready for that future. The festival gives them a platform to measure their progress and understand how their work stands next to professional standards.

Right now, we are in full pre-event 24FPS teaser mode. Behind the scenes, planning is underway, entries are being prepared, and the first glimpses of work are taking shape. This is the phase where ideas sharpen, and teams become clearer about what they want to create.

For us at MAAC, the buildup is just as exciting as the event itself. We see the effort, the late nights, the revisions, the breakthroughs. And we know that every bit of it leads to growth.

The road to 24FPS 2025 has begun. The stage is being set. The creativity is flowing. And the countdown to a year-defining celebration is officially on.