Delhi CG Animation Awards 2025: Showcasing India’s Next Generation of Talent in Animation, VFX, Digital Design, and Gaming

Aimed at recognizing and celebrating the brightest emerging talent in Animation, VFX, Gaming, and Digital Design, DCGAA 2025 drew participation from over 1000 students across four key MAAC centres in Delhi-NCR End Quote

(1888PressRelease) August 01, 2025 - MAAC South Extension, MAAC Rajouri Garden, MAAC Pitampura, and MAAC Preet Vihar successfully wrapped up the 12th edition of the Delhi CG Animation Awards (DCGAA) with a spectacular showcase of talent, creativity, and innovation at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The event, held on Friday, 11th July 2025, was attended by an enthusiastic audience, making it one of the most memorable editions yet.

Designed to celebrate and recognize the brightest upcoming talent in Animation, VFX, Gaming, and Digital Design, DCGAA 2025 attracted participation from over 1,000 students across MAAC’s four Delhi centres. This year’s edition featured more than 100 original short films and digital projects, each demonstrating exceptional creativity, technical expertise, and unique storytelling approaches.

“We envisioned the 12th edition of DCGAA as the largest celebration of student creativity in India’s Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) Media & Entertainment industry. The talent and originality displayed by our students this year have set a new benchmark. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the winners,” said Mr. Deepak Choudhary, Founder of Delhi CG Animation Awards (DCGAA) and Director of MAAC South Extension, MAAC Rajouri Garden, MAAC Pitampura, and MAAC Preet Vihar.

The event was further enriched by the presence of Mr. Sandip Weling, Chief Business Officer – Global Retail Business, Aptech Limited, and Brand Custodian at MAAC. Delivering an inspiring keynote, Mr. Weling said, “You are stepping into one of the most exciting industries of the future. I applaud MAAC’s students and the entire team for building a platform that nurtures creativity and celebrates innovation. At Aptech, we remain committed to empowering India’s youth and supporting initiatives that strengthen the creative economy.”

With a footfall of over 1,200 attendees, including students, faculty, industry professionals, and media representatives, the evening was an extraordinary celebration of talent and collaboration.

Highlights and Key Winners of DCGAA 2025

This year, 28 awards were presented across multiple categories, honouring excellence in both technical skills and creative storytelling. Participating centres included MAAC South Extension, MAAC Rajouri Garden, MAAC Pitampura, and MAAC Preet Vihar.

Notable winners included:

Best 2D Animated Film: Photochaap Mosquito Coil & Waggi (MAAC South Extension)

Best 3D Animated Film: Warriors of Kukushetra (MAAC Preet Vihar), Pharaoh’s Curse (MAAC Rajouri Garden), DivineTripCom (MAAC South Extension – also won Best Background Score & Best Rigging & Animation)

Best Branding & Multimedia: Skyline (MAAC Pitampura), Gharonda Greens Real Estate (MAAC Rajouri Garden), Nivaasa (MAAC South Extension)

Best Character Design: Laxmi vs Mrs. Batra

Best Cinematography: Vijay Bhava

Best Compositing & Colour Grading and Best VFX Ad Film: GEN AI Courses by MAAC & Asus Rog Strix Scar 18

Best Concept: MAAC Rachna Ke Dhurandar

Best Editing & Best Live Action Film: Zidd and Upscale Watch (shared)

Best Modelling & Best Texturing & Lighting: Warriors of Kukushetra

Best Set Design: Paper Girl

Best Website UI/UX Design: Skyline (MAAC Pitampura) & Gharonda Greens Real Estate (MAAC Rajouri Garden)

There are many more films, Anyone can watch from center speific official YOUTUBE Cannel. Find all list here - https://shorturl.at/mgebq

These accolades reflect MAAC’s commitment to nurturing industry-ready talent and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the creative community.

Now in its 12th year, the Delhi CG Animation Awards has grown beyond a student competition to become a cultural movement—cementing MAAC’s position as Delhi’s premier animation institute and a launchpad for future-ready careers in digital content creation.

For more information about MAAC and its courses, please visit www.maacdelhi.com.

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