~With
specialized industry sessions on VFX in Filmmaking, gaming, content creation,
and creative careers, MAAC demonstrated how localised, industry-aligned
training forms future-ready creative professionals.~
Bhopal : Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity (MAAC),
India’s premier training institute and pioneer in high-end 3D animation, visual
effects (VFX), digital content creation, gaming, and design, has successfully
concluded MAAC Fest 2026. The summit took place on July12th, 2026, at
Hyatt Place, Bhopal. Dr. Rajeev Agrawal, life coach, mentor &
motivational guru, joined for a powerful session on career guidance,
inspiring the young crowd of aspiring creators. The initiative was designed to
empower, mentor, and build sustainable careers for aspiring creative
professionals across Bhopal and neighboring regions.
Operating
under the core theme of ‘Shaping Tomorrow’s Animation, VFX, Creative Media
& Gaming Creators,' the fest aimed to address the talent needs of India’s
Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Extended Reality (AVGC-XR), and
content creation sectors. As AI continues to integrate into creative production
pipelines, the event offered practical, industry-aligned insights directly to
over 300+ students and creative tech enthusiasts from Bhopal.
MAAC
has a strong 25+ year legacy of engaging and training aspiring creators and
creative professionals. The expert speakers at MAAC Fest & Summit 2026,
Bhopal, shared industry-relevant insights and emerging trends that are shaping
the future of creative careers in media and entertainment. The format blended
discussions, keynote sessions, new launches, and student recognition to bridge
the gap between academic training and industry readiness.
Mr.
Abir Aich, Executive Vice President & Head Content and Academics, MAAC, also
graced the occasion alongside a range of other chief guests.
Mr.
Sandip Weling, Chief Business Officer & Brand Custodian, MAAC,
said, "The AVGC sector is witnessing strong growth, driven by the
rising demand for high-quality digital content across films, gaming,
advertising, and immersive platforms. At MAAC, our focus goes beyond technical
training—we aim to nurture creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and
industry adaptability among students. To further this vision, we are delighted
to introduce Creator X and Career X—innovative, industry-led dual pathways
designed to help students monetize their skills through employment and entrepreneurship
opportunities. While Career X focuses on enhancing industry readiness and
career opportunities, Creator X empowers aspiring creators to become
entrepreneurs by building multi-platform content ventures. These initiatives
will enable learners to gain exposure to evolving technologies, global
production standards, real-world workflows, and meaningful networking
opportunities, helping them transition seamlessly into professional &
business environments within the dynamic AVGC ecosystem.”
Mr.
Akhilesh Rajput, Business Partner & Centre Director, MAAC Bittan Market,
Bhopal, shared, “Bhopal has always had a massive
talent hub for the creative industry, with thousands of ambitious students
looking for career pathways in animation, VFX, digital content creation, and
gaming. By bringing MAAC Fest & Summit 2026, we are actively
delivering world-class creative education for AVGC-XR ecosystem, direct
industry insights, the necessary tools, advanced labs, and professional
mentorship to our local student community.”
The
fest had a celebrated lineup of chief guests, industry veterans, and global
corporate partners. The forum also brought together an esteemed panel of
industry leaders under the theme "Future of Creative Careers
-Opportunities across Animation, VFX, Gaming and the Creator Economy".
The panellists included names such as Mr. Deepal Das, VFX Team Lead &
Supervisor, Assemblage Entertainment; Mr. Deepesh Bhansali, Associate Director,
Cimpress; and Ms. Lakshmi Khanolkar, Co-Founder & CEO, Apar Games, to
discuss the future of creative careers, from AVGC-XR to the Creator Economy.
The fest-cum-summit featured extensive keynote speeches, detailing macro trends
shaping content creation and long-term career stability for newly trained
professionals.
Attendees
also gained "A Masterclass on Visual Effects in Modern Filmmaking and a
BTS preview of ‘Chava’ and 'Raja Shivaji'" from Mr. Deepal Dass. An
intriguing insight on “Careers in Game Development" from Ms. Laxmi
Khanolkar, Co-founder & CEO, Apar Games, and “Emerging Opportunities in
Design Industry” from Mr. Deepesh Bhansali, Associate Director, Cimpress.
Rounding out the expert lineup, Canon India presented "From
Creator to Collaborator: How Big Brands Hire Creative Talent,"
providing crucial perspectives on how major industry players discover and
recruit creative talent.
The
fest also saw the unveiling and introduction of two new learning tracks for
its upcoming students- namely Career X and Creator X. These are not just
new courses; they are future-ready academic pathways designed to bridge the gap
between industry and academia and power the next generation of creative
professionals.
The
fest concluded with students' felicitation and recognition ceremony. This
segment highlighted successful student case studies and high-performing
portfolios, showcasing the direct results of industry-aligned learning.
Attendees departed with a clear understanding of portfolio curation,
professional studio expectations, and how to successfully navigate the
high-demand creative ecosystem.
About
MAAC:
Maya
Academy of Advanced Creativity (MAAC), is India’s one of the leading institutes
for high-end 3D Animation and Visual Effects. Since its inception in 2001, MAAC
has trained lakhs of students worldwide and operates through a network of over
130 centres.
MAAC
offers industry-relevant career programs in 3D Animation, Visual Effects,
Digital Content Creation, Gaming, Digital Design, Filmmaking, Broadcast, and
AR/VR. All courses are designed to provide hands-on, real-world training,
supported by experienced faculty, advanced infrastructure, and the latest tools
and technologies. MAAC students are placed across leading media and
entertainment companies in India and globally, including Prime Focus, DNEG,
Amazon, Red Chillies VFX, Accenture, Green Gold Animation, NDTV, and NY
VFXWAALA, among others.
For
further information, please visit: http://www.maacindia.com/Default.aspx