Arena Animation inaugurates Orbit Live 2015

The groundbreaking learning festival to witness more than 150 industry experts, top 100 animation studios and more than 300 Arena students attended the event​

Mumbai, 8th January, 2015: Arena Animation, a leading animation institution of India, organises Orbit Live 2015, from the 8th to 11th January, at The Retreat, Mumbai. Orbit Live is a platform for students to get inspired by industry stalwarts. It is a four day talent festival where students are encouraged to let their creative juices flow and learn while making merry. More than 150 industry experts, top 100 animation studios and more than 300 Arena students are expected to attend the event.

The participants will get the opportunity to pick the brains of international festival luminaries such as Mr. Mickael Marin, Head of the International Animation Film Market of Annecy (MIFA) organized by CITIA; Mr. Eugene Kim, Programmer, PISAF Festival, South Korea; Ms. Siobhan Fenton, Animex Festival, Director of Animex International Partnerships, Teesside University, UK; Ms. Penelope Holton, Deputy Section Head (Animation and Visual Effects), Senior Lecturer 3D Animation, Teesside University, UK; Mr. Thierry Dezarmenien, Zeilt Productions, Luxembourg and has Oscar Winning Animation Short Film 2014 - "Mr. Hublot" to his credit.

There will be over 70 practical workshops, master classes and interactive sessions on the art and craft of film editing, principles of animation, digital media campaign (social media), 3D visualization and simulation, etc, were held at the venue. These workshops will be conducted by Indian and international industry luminaries to enrich the experience and learning of the participants. Arena students will be mentored by industry experts & practitioners at live workshops & master classes and have the golden opportunity to undergo intense interactions with industry practitioners at workshops and get a chance to work on live industry projects. To add to the celebration of films, the best animation films from across the world will be displayed during breakfast, in a special screening called 'Breakfast Shorts.'

Mr. Mickael Marin, head of the International Animation Film Market of Annecy (MIFA) organized by CITIA said, "Orbit Live 2015 is a great learning platform for students who want to make a big name in the creative industry. The students are given a chance to not only understand the specifics of the best animation works but also interact personally with animation experts and learn from their experiences. I am overwhelmed with the enthusiasm and potential of the participants here."

"Orbit Live exposes students to remarkable work done by experts from all across the globe. With the presence of some brilliant people from the industry in this year's festival, we have taken the festival to another level. The festival provides all participating students with various learning opportunities. Students attend workshops, seminars & master classes conducted by industry experts from national & international studios," said Mr. Anuj Kacker, Executive Director, Aptech Ltd., while delivering the welcome address.

To culminate this eclectic gathering of fervour, festivity and learning, Orbit Live Awards Night & industry honours will be held on the 10th of January at the venue to felicitate the honourable guests and students with the potential for excellence.

About Arena Animation:

Arena Animation is a Pioneer, Trendsetter and Global Leader in Animation education. Arena has an extensive network of centers & has trained over 4,00,000 students globally since its inception in 1996.

Arena offers industry relevant courses on Animation & Multimedia to students aspiring for global careers in this New Age industry. It trains students as well as professionals in the latest industry relevant courses backed by alliances with world leaders, a world-class faculty and the latest technical educational tools.

Arena's students are placed as Graphic Designers, Web Designers, 2D/3D Animators, 2D/3D Designers, AV Editors, Technical Trainers, 3D Modelers, Multimedia Programmers, Compositors, Visualizers, Content Developers and Pre and Post Production executives in blue chip animation studios and entertainment companies like Prime Focus, Rhythm & Hues Studios, Crest Animation Studios, EFX, UTV Toons, Toonz Animation, Nipuna Services, Prasad Studio, Colour Chips, Ramoji Film City, Green Gold Animation, DQ Entertainment, Paprikaas Animation Studios, UshaKiron TV, Sony TV, Google India, NDTV, TOI, DD Sports, Discovery Channel, Divya Bhaskar, Asianet Satellite Communications, ETV, NDTV, Zee Sports and Zee TV to name a few.

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