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We’re incredibly proud to share that Arjun Kumar, one of our talented animation students at SXILL (School of Experience Illusion and Life Learning) and Chandigarh Design School, has been nominated for the prestigious “Best Animator” Award at the WAVES 2025 – World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit, supported by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in collaboration with ASIFA India.

About the Nomination
Award Title: Best 3D Animation by a Student
Event: WAVES Awards of Excellence 2025
Organizers: Ministry of I&B + ASIFA India
Notable Jury Members:

1. Anastasia Dimitra
2. Briana Yarhouse
3. Pramita Mukherjee
4. Dhimant Vyas
5. BN Vichar

This nomination is a testament to the world-class animation training offered at SXILL, where each learner is mentored personally by industry veterans and guided towards excellence.

Words from the Founders
Neelu Kapoor, Founder of SXILL, shared:

“Arjun has displayed remarkable dedication and resilience. Despite financial challenges, he stayed focused, working part-time jobs to support himself. At SXILL, we believe in nurturing every student, and Arjun’s journey stands as proof of what consistent mentoring and hard work can achieve. Our unique training model helps learners identify their strengths before diving into specialization, saving both time and effort.”

She added:

“We’re grateful to our industry partners from Lakshya Digital, Technicolor, Mikros, and many more who’ve played a role in shaping this journey alongside us.”

Arjun Kumar’s Experience
“The personal mentoring I received at SXILL made all the difference. I owe a big thanks to my Animation Mentor, Mangat Chauhan – former Creative Director of Motu Patlu. His guidance brought out the best in me. I’m humbled by the nomination, especially because I’ve learned alongside many talented animators at SXILL who are just as capable. While my friends in other institutes struggle to find their footing, SXILL ensures we are job-ready with strong portfolios and real-world skills.”

Why This Matters
The WAVES Awards of Excellence is a landmark event recognizing outstanding talent in Animation, VFX, and Digital Media across India as part of the Create in India Challenge. Arjun’s nomination showcases SXILL’s leadership in Animation Upskilling, a training system that remains comparable with the best in the world.

Today, SXILL alumni work with top Indian and international studios, including:
Framestore, DreamWorks, Technicolor, Xentrix, PhilmCGI, 88 Pictures, Assemblage, Cosmos Maya, Green Gold, Digitoonz, Micros, Lakshya Digital and many more.

SXILL continues to set the benchmark for industry-ready animation training in India.
Join us and be part of a future where your creativity meets world-class mentorship and real studio success.

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