The Telangana VFX, Animation, and Gaming Association (TVAGA) has called for entries for the Unreal Cinematic Challenge which is set to take place at WAVES 2025 (World Audio and Video Entertainment Summit) in Mumbai in May next.

Entries are invited from both professionals and students to craft immersive cinematic sequences using Unreal Engine, promoting innovation and providing a platform for creators to showcase their skills.

“Participants will receive a 10-second base animation sequence, which they must enhance using Unreal Engine’s Sequencer while maintaining the provided camera animation. Contestants may introduce their own characters but must adhere to the given constraints,” a TVAGA statement said.

The final output, accompanied by an Unreal Engine viewport screenshot, will be evaluated by a panel of industry experts. The top  finalists—split equally between students and professionals—will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to WAVES 2025 in Mumbai, where they will participate in real-time, build cinematic sequences live in an 8-hour challenge, and pitch their work to a jury of leading media and entertainment professionals.

“By providing a world-class platform for local creators, the Unreal Cinematic Challenge supports the ‘Create in India’ vision by promoting Indian talent on the global stage, encouraging self-reliance in digital content creation,” he said.

The deadline for submitting entries is April 1, 2025. The final presentations will happen at WAVES 2025 scheduled to be held from May 1 to 4, 2025.

Published on March 25, 2025