The crowning event of the 19th FICCI FRAMES took place Monday, as the Best Animated Frames (BAF) Awards were held at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai in Santacruz. The awards honor the best in national and international animation, visual effects and video game graphics achievements.
FICCI FRAMES is a three day global convention covering media and entertainment. It is attended by nearly 2,000 Indian and 800 foreign delegates, attracting not only industry stakeholders from around the world, but also government policy makers from India and abroad. More info at www.ficci-frames.com.
2018 BAF Award Winners:
VFX – Indian Winners
Shot of the Year: Phillauri – Shashi Bathroom Scene (Red Chillies VFX)
Movie: Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Arka Mediaworks)
Episode: Vighnaharta Ganesh (Contiloe Pictures Pvt. Ltd)
Promo: “Taste Match” – Living Foodz (Paperboat Design Studios)
Ad: “Greatness” – Mercedes Benz SUV Family (Prana Studios Pvt. Ltd)
VFX – International Winners
Movie: Paddington 2 (Framestore)
Episode: Porus (One Life Studios)
Ad: “Greatness” – Mercedes Benz SUV Family (Prana Studios Pvt. Ltd)
Animation – Indian Winners
Student Short Film: Elephant in the Room (DSK International Campus)
Professional Short Film: Lukka Chuppi (MITR)
Ad: “Why Karo” – Karo (Supari Studios)
Episode: Lamput (Turner International India Pvt. Ltd)
Promo: Mumbai Buzz – 15th International Film Festival 2018 Signature Movie (Studio Eeksaurus Productions Pvt. Ltd)
Open: So Sorry (India Today Group)
Movie: Roll No. 21 – Kris aur Ulta Pulta Time (Turner International India Pvt. Ltd)
Animation – International Winners
Student Short Film: Beyond the Town (Pôle 3D, Roubaix)
Professional Short Film: Polska Warrior (Armadillo Movies)
Ad: “Penguins” – PNB Home Loans (88 Pictures)
Promo: Chhota Bheem “Kung Fu Dhamaka” (Green Gold Animation/Golden Robot Animation)
Episode: ZIP ZIP (GO-N Productions)
Movie: Kikoriki – Deja Vu (Shmeshariki, LLC)
Gaming Winners
Mobile & Tablet Game: Sports, International & Indian: Soccer! Hero (Cosi Games Pvt. Ltd.)
Mobile & Tablet Game: Action/Adventure, International & Indian: Twisty Board 2 (Love Handle Developers LLP)
Mobile & Tablet Game: Arcade/Casual, International: Ludo King (Gametion), Indian: Zombie Bloxx (Roosh Interactive Pvt. Ltd.)
PC Console & Handheld Game, International: Snake Pass (Sumo Video Games Pvt. Ltd), Indian: Asura (Ogre Head Studio)
Special Jury Award – Virtual & Augmented Reality Game, Indian: Rewind (Digital Aptech Pvt. Ltd.)
Special Jury Award – VFX Shot of the Year: Phillauri – Jallianwala Baugh Shot (Red Chillies VFX)
Special Jury Award – Animation: Mitti ke Ganesh (Skill Tool Studio)
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