Ministry of Information & Broadcasting WAVES Promo Video Challenge 21 FEB 2025 6:24PM by PIB Delhi Turn Your Vision into the Summit’s Signature Clip! Introduction The WAVES Promo Video Challenge, a part of the Create in India Challenges, is a call to creators, visionaries, and storytellers to craft captivating videos that embody the spirit of the upcoming World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. Centred around the theme "Come, Sail With Us," this challenge invites participants from all walks of life, whether a visionary director, a creative advertiser, or a pioneering broadcaster, to bring fresh perspectives and showcase their talent. Organised by the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, this initiative aims to set the stage for WAVES, which will be held from 1-4 May 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre & Jio World Gardens, Mumbai. WAVES, in its first edition, is a unique hub-and-spoke platform poised for the convergence of the entire Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector. The event is a premier global platform that aims to bring the focus of the global M&E industry to India and connect it with the Indian M&E sector along with its talent. Built on four key pillars, including Broadcasting and Infotainment, AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality), Digital Media and Innovation, and Films, the WAVES Promo Video Challenge is part of the Broadcasting and Infotainment segment, highlighting traditional and emerging forms of content delivery while connecting with global audiences. The Create in India Challenges, a core initiative of WAVES, has engaged over 73,000 participants globally, fostering a creative ecosystem where fresh ideas thrive and storytelling boundaries are constantly reimagined. Eligibility Criteria Target Participants: The competition is open to all creative professionals and aspiring content creators from India and across the globe. Age: Participants must be 18 years or older. Geographical Scope: Individuals from India and abroad are welcome to participate. Attempts: Participants can make multiple entries. Originality: All submissions must be original works created specifically for this competition. Any form of plagiarism or the use of copyrighted materials without permission will lead to disqualification. Creative Guidelines Evaluation Criteria Rewards and Recognition The top 5 entries will receive cash prizes along with an all-expenses-paid trip to the WAVES 2025 event for their creators. The WAVES Promo Video Challenge offers a remarkable opportunity for creators to showcase their talent on a global stage through the Create in India Challenges, contributing to the first edition of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. With enticing rewards including cash prizes and an all-expenses-paid trip to the event, this challenge is more than a competition as it is a platform to transform creative visions into impactful narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide. Aspiring filmmakers, advertisers, and storytellers are encouraged to seize this chance to be a part of India's creative revolution and leave a lasting mark on the international Media and Entertainment landscape. References: https://wavesindia.org/challenges-2025 https://ibdf-waves.com/ https://ibdf-waves.com/rules-and-guidelines/ Click here to see PDF. Santosh Kumar/ Ritu Kataria/ Saurabh Kalia (Release ID: 2105343) Visitor Counter : 101 Ministry of Information & Broadcasting WAVES Promo Video Challenge 21 FEB 2025 6:24PM by PIB Delhi Turn Your Vision into the Summit’s Signature Clip! Introduction The WAVES Promo Video Challenge, a part of the Create in India Challenges, is a call to creators, visionaries, and storytellers to craft captivating videos that embody the spirit of the upcoming World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. Centred around the theme "Come, Sail With Us," this challenge invites participants from all walks of life, whether a visionary director, a creative advertiser, or a pioneering broadcaster, to bring fresh perspectives and showcase their talent. Organised by the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, this initiative aims to set the stage for WAVES, which will be held from 1-4 May 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre & Jio World Gardens, Mumbai. WAVES, in its first edition, is a unique hub-and-spoke platform poised for the convergence of the entire Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector. The event is a premier global platform that aims to bring the focus of the global M&E industry to India and connect it with the Indian M&E sector along with its talent. Built on four key pillars, including Broadcasting and Infotainment, AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality), Digital Media and Innovation, and Films, the WAVES Promo Video Challenge is part of the Broadcasting and Infotainment segment, highlighting traditional and emerging forms of content delivery while connecting with global audiences. The Create in India Challenges, a core initiative of WAVES, has engaged over 73,000 participants globally, fostering a creative ecosystem where fresh ideas thrive and storytelling boundaries are constantly reimagined. Eligibility Criteria Target Participants: The competition is open to all creative professionals and aspiring content creators from India and across the globe. Age: Participants must be 18 years or older. Geographical Scope: Individuals from India and abroad are welcome to participate. Attempts: Participants can make multiple entries. Originality: All submissions must be original works created specifically for this competition. Any form of plagiarism or the use of copyrighted materials without permission will lead to disqualification. Creative Guidelines Evaluation Criteria Rewards and Recognition The top 5 entries will receive cash prizes along with an all-expenses-paid trip to the WAVES 2025 event for their creators. The WAVES Promo Video Challenge offers a remarkable opportunity for creators to showcase their talent on a global stage through the Create in India Challenges, contributing to the first edition of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. With enticing rewards including cash prizes and an all-expenses-paid trip to the event, this challenge is more than a competition as it is a platform to transform creative visions into impactful narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide. Aspiring filmmakers, advertisers, and storytellers are encouraged to seize this chance to be a part of India's creative revolution and leave a lasting mark on the international Media and Entertainment landscape. References: https://wavesindia.org/challenges-2025 https://ibdf-waves.com/ https://ibdf-waves.com/rules-and-guidelines/ Click here to see PDF. Santosh Kumar/ Ritu Kataria/ Saurabh Kalia (Release ID: 2105343)