About
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.
Event gallery
Event Videos
GAFX 2024 - Showreel
GAFX 2022 - Official Showreel
GAFX 2019 - Official Showreel
Relive GAFX 2018 - A Showreel
Event Images
Curtain raiser 2025
GAFX Creative Art Challenges 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.
Be a Volunteer at GAFX 2025
Join the team behind India’s premier creative art event! Volunteering at GAFX 2025 is your chance to gain valuable experience, connect with industry leaders, and be part of an inspiring community of artists and innovators. Sign up now and make a difference!
Our Speakers
BENGALURU GAFX
Kenneth GM Anderson
Isongo Limited
Angela Salt
Salt Content Ltd.
Xray Halperin
Insomniac Games, Sony
Louise hussey
Industrial Light & Magic
Mohen Leo
Industrial Light & Magic
Richie Mehta
Emmy Awards Winning Director
Biren Ghose
Technicolor Group
Kranti Sarma
Ashish Kulkarni
Punnaryug Artvision Pvt Ltd
Veerendra Patil
Zebu Animation Studios
B S Srinivas
Arena Animation, Vedatma College of Design, Technology & Management
Preeti Vyas
Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd.
Chand R K
The Mill at Technicolor Group India
E Suresh
Rajat Dholakia
Independent
Nilima
Eeksaurus
Anand Baid
DNEG
Durga Prasad Dalai
ELE Animations Pvt Ltd
Uttam Pal Singh
Warner Bros. Discovery
Jayakumar
Toonz Media Group
Anish Sreedhar
Phantom FX
Mr. Chandrashekhar Thanvi
Phantom FX
A.R. Seshaprasad
DNEG
Payal Selvam
DNEG
Nikhil Pran
Pran’s Features LLP
Ajitesh Sharma
Indian Comic Association
Sohini Mitra
Penguin India (graphic novels)
Rajiv Chilaka
Green Gold Animation Pvt Ltd
Highlights
Past Event Highlights
THE EVENT WITNESSED 4,500+ ATTENDEES
600+ OUTSTATION PARTICIPANTS
120 + COMPANIES
40+ COLLEGES
18 LIVE CONFERENCES
45 PANEL SPEAKERS
30 VIRTUAL 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.
Sponsorship
Details
Bengaluru GAFX 2025 presents an unparalleled sponsorship opportunity where your brand aligns with the fusion of art and technology. Elevate your brand while contributing to industry growth—become a vital part of this revolutionary harmony at GAFX 2025.
Our Past Partners
Partners
