May 2008: Arena Andheri invites animation lovers to participate in Aakruti 2008 in Mumbai
Arena Andheri (West), Mumbai, is all set to host Aakruti 2008. A 15-day animation festival for students, professionals and other animation enthusiasts, Aakruti features a wide variety of animation contests, exhibitions, and games for students. The event also includes seminars by industry professionals and even a jam session on the last day.

An annual event that’s been organized for seven years now, Aakruti encourages students to showcase their skills through competitions in categories Animation, Web Designing, Print and Video Editing. The contests are judged by senior professionals from the booming animation industry who also take the opportunity to enhance students’ understanding of careers in this field.
     
An exhibition is held to display the students' work on a broader platform and winners are awarded trophies and certificates.
Aakruti 2008: Events Schedule:
 
Tuesday, 6th May, 2008 Graphic designing
Wednesday, 7th May, 2008 Video editing & VFX; Website designing
Thursday, 8th May, 2008 Animation
Friday, 9th May, 2008 Animation
Saturday, 10th May, 2008 Final screening: Graphic designing, Video editing & VFX
Sunday, 11th May, 2008 Final Screening: Animation, Website designing
Monday, 12th May, 2008 Workshop on topics like 2D animation, 3D animation, Camera tech, Glass painting, Calligraphy, Clay, Communication, Fabric painting, Art sculpture, Sound mixing, Landscape painting, etc.
Tuesday, 13th May, 2008 Workshop; Photography submission
Wednesday, 14th May, 2008 Storyboard, Nick of time, Treasure hunt
Thursday, 15th May, 2008 Industry visits
Saturday, 17th May, 2008 Exhibition (Showcase of students’ work)
Sunday, 18th May, 2008 Exhibition (Showcase of students’ work)
Monday, 19th May, 2008 Insights & inputs by industry experts, cultural show & award ceremony (4.30 pm)
Tuesday, 20th May, 2008
Jam session
 
Click to register for Aakruti 2008
 
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