Arena Animation Creative Minds 2025 celebrates exceptional creative talent from Mumbai and rest of Maharashtra
MUMBAI, November 13, 2025: Arena Animation, India’s leading institute for Animation, VFX, Gaming, and Multimedia under Aptech Limited, successfully concluded the Mumbai edition of its flagship event, Creative Minds 2025 at Rangasharda Auditorium, Mumbai. The full-day event witnessed participation from over 850 students, who showcased their creativity, innovation, and technical excellence in various domains of the AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics & Extended Reality) industry.
The event provided a platform for students to present their original projects, conceptualized and developed under faculty mentorship. 80+ awards were presented across multiple categories, while top-performing students including Yash Hole (3D Character & Prop), Yash Pangarkar (3D Character Animation Sequence), Tanmay Santosh (3D Character Animation Sequence) and Brishti Kamlay (UI UX Design), among others, received WCEL Golden Tickets, qualifying them for the World Creative Excellence League (WCEL) Finale.
The Delhi edition featured interactive sessions by distinguished industry leaders – Rahul Bhatia, Head of Training & Development, Adnet Global, and Prashant Nair, CG Supervisor, Film & Episodic, Framestore India. They shared their experiences, insights on industry trends, and practical guidance on animation, visual storytelling, and production pipelines, giving students a unique opportunity to learn from real-world projects.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sandip Weling, Chief Business Officer (Global Retail Business), Aptech Limited and Brand Custodian, Arena Animation, said: “Creative Minds continues to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry expectations. The Mumbai edition was a resounding success, with students demonstrating exceptional creativity and skill. We congratulate all participants and winners, and we are excited to see the top-performing students move forward to the WCEL Finale.”
Arena Animation’s Creative Minds is designed to nurture India’s next-generation creative talent, equipping students with the skills, exposure, and confidence required to succeed in the dynamic AVGC-XR industry. By fostering creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence, the platform continues to strengthen Arena Animation’s commitment to preparing students for professional success.
The event concluded with a grand awards ceremony, celebrating the talent, dedication, and achievements of Arena Animation’s students in Delhi.