Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan inaugurated the IFFI 2025 Masterclass Series at Goa’s Kala Academy, marking the first-ever public opening of the segment. The series brings together global filmmaking talents and features strong representation from women directors, alongside sessions on AI, sustainability, cinematography, VFX, and more.
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to dazzle audiences as celebrated VFX Supervisor Pete Draper takes the stage to share insights into the art of visual effects. Known for his groundbreaking work in Baahubali, RRR, and other cinematic spectacles, Draper will decode the craft of creating awe-inspiring visual worlds that bring imagination to life on screen.
Netflix has used generative AI to create a dramatic building collapse in the Argentine sci‑fi series El Eternauta, marking the first time the streamer has deployed AI-generated VFX in a final on-screen scene—delivered 10× faster and more affordably than traditional methods.
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has launched admissions for its first academic batch this August, offering cutting-edge courses in Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR), with support from global leaders like Google, Meta, and Adobe.
