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Bengaluru GAFX

Bengaluru GAFX, an annual event in Karnataka, supported by the Government of Karnataka, aims to enrich the local artistic community. The event successfully conducted panel discussions, pitches to top studios, and live competitions, showcased in the GAFX 2022 Official Showreel. The Sketchbook sessions featured leading artists, adding a unique touch to the event.

GAFX serves as a premier platform for India's Animation, VFX, and Gaming communities, drawing professionals, artists, and students. With a record 4500 attendees per day last year, GAFX 2025 anticipates surpassing this achievement.

You're invited to join GAFX 2025, offering opportunities for branding, networking, and talent acquisition. The live competitions provide a stage for your employees, students, and newcomers to showcase their talents to industry professionals.

GAFX 2025 is also a chance to highlight our AVGC Center of Excellence, attracting global and local leaders to utilize these pioneering facilities. This event is set to propel initiatives outlined in the AVGC Policy 3.0. Join us for a dynamic experience at GAFX 2025.

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Event Videos

GAFX 2024 - Showreel

GAFX 2022 - Official Showreel

GAFX 2019 - Official Showreel

Relive GAFX 2018 - A Showreel

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Curtain raiser 2024

Art Challenge Forum 2025

The Art challenge invites students and professional artists to showcase their creativity and skills in the GAFX 25 dynamic competition. Participants can submit original works in various formats. With the chance to win exciting prizes and gain recognition, this challenge provides a platform for artists to display their talent, connect with a wider audience, and participate in a prestigious event, GAFX 25.

Traditional clay Sculpting

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Digital 3D Sculpting

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Traditional Painting

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Digital Painting

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Character Animation

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Our Past Speakers

BENGALURU GAFX

Mr Rajan Navani

Mr Rajan Navani

VC & MD - JetLine Group Founder & CEO - jetSynthesys
Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan

Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan

Chairman - Axilor Ventures Co-founder - Infosys & President - Infosys Science Foundation
Nitish Mittersain

Nitish Mittersain

CEO & Jt MD Nazara Technologies
Sai Srinivas Kiran Garimella

Sai Srinivas Kiran Garimella

Co-Founder MPL
Manish Agarwal

Manish Agarwal

Member Elders Council Kratos Gaming Network Board Member Angel Investor - IndiGG
Philippe Gluckman

Philippe Gluckman

Creative Director - Feature Animation DNEG India
Matt Everitt

Matt Everitt

Oscar Nominee (Animation Director) Animation Director - MPC
Malte Sarnes

Malte Sarnes

Ant Man & The Wasp: Quantumania VFX Supervisor - MPC
Aaron Weintraub

Aaron Weintraub

VES Award Winner Head - Creative Ops, Sr VFX Supervisor - MPC
Rusty Tracy

Rusty Tracy

VP - Creative Ops Mikros Animation
Sean P. Mullen

Sean P. Mullen

Head of Story & Character Animation (OZI: Voice of forest) Mikros animation
Farnaz Esnaashari Charmatz

Farnaz Esnaashari Charmatz

Creator - Shimmer And Shine Founder - The Pitch Docs (LA)
Sanjee Gupta

Sanjee Gupta

President - Pure Imagination Studios (LA)
Joshua Wexler

Joshua Wexler

Chief Executive of Fun Pure Imagination Studios
Sean (Hyunil) Sohn

Sean (Hyunil) Sohn

CEO & Head of India Krafton Inc.
Kai Bolik

Kai Bolik

CEO and Co - Founder GameDuell
Ken Anderson

Ken Anderson

Co-Founder - Wild Child Animation Limited Co-Founder - TG ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
Jateen Thakkar

Jateen Thakkar

The Making of LEO - Hyena VFX Supervisor- MPC
Srinivas Mohan

Srinivas Mohan

National Award (VFX Supervision) - RRR, Bahubali, Endhiran, The Robot & more
Robert Sethi

Robert Sethi

Executive Creative Director
Director - The Mill
Paul H

Paul H

VP, Global Head of Art Technicolor Games
Suresh Eriyat

Suresh Eriyat

nationaliawaro Winner Founder / Creative Dir. Studio Eeksaurus
Preeti Vyas

Preeti Vyas

Publisher - Amar Chitra Katha, Tinkle Amar Chitra Katha
Highlights

Past Event Highlights

THE EVENT WITNESSED 4,500+ ATTENDEES
120 + COMPANIES
18 LIVE CONFERENCES
30 VIRTUAL SPEAKERS
600+ OUTSTATION PARTICIPANTS
40+ COLLEGES
45 PANEL SPEAKERS
30 VIRTUAL SPEAKERS

About Bengaluru GAFX B2B Forum 2025

The Bengaluru GAFX B2B forum has flourished into a dynamic community, bolstered by the steadfast support of the Karnataka Government, solidifying the city's stature as a hub where creativity seamlessly intertwines with commerce. Bengaluru's unwavering dedication to nurturing local intellectual property (IP) and driving innovation and technology into the animation, gaming, and VFX domains is the cornerstone of this event.

The Bengaluru GAFX B2B event stands as a unique platform, meticulously crafted to connect IP owners, developers, content creators, and production houses keen on producing innovative content. This event serves as an exclusive interface, drawing in selected international and national studios, producers, broadcasters, distributors, and financiers. It's a "mini marketplace" initiative aimed at bolstering local IP creation, bridging locally cultivated concepts with the demands of global and local buyers.

Global buyers assemble to listen to captivating pitches from content creators during this engaging two-day event. From gaming and animation to AR/VR and comics, each buyer-seller pairing operates within a succinct fifteen-minute time frame, transitioning dynamically to the next designated table.

Our vision is to bring together AVGC companies, studios, and professionals to Karnataka, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment on a global scale.

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