The prestigious BENGALURU GAFX 2025 event commenced today, organized by the Department of Electronics, IT, BT, and S&T, Government of Karnataka. This year's theme, "Future of Immersion: Experience, Explore, Disrupt," brings together industry experts, academics, and enthusiasts from around the globe to discuss advancements in gaming, animation, visual effects, and extended reality technologies.
The event features distinguished global speakers, including Oscar and Emmy award-winning experts, who will provide valuable insights into the rapidly evolving digital entertainment landscape. Attendees can participate in workshops, masterclasses, and technical sessions designed to enhance skills and knowledge in various aspects of digital content creation.
In addition to the technical sessions, the conference offers networking opportunities with leading companies in the field. The exhibition area showcases innovative technologies and solutions from various industry participants.
Industry Controversy Overshadows Event
However, the celebration of digital arts comes amid controversy in the local VFX industry. In a shocking development that has sent ripples through the animation and VFX community, Technicolor India abruptly shut down its operations without providing any prior notice to its staff. Employees arrived at work only to discover they had lost their jobs without warning, raising serious concerns about labor practices in the industry.
The shutdown of Technicolor India, which had been a significant employer in Bangalore's animation and VFX sector, has cast a shadow over the event's festivities and highlighted the precarious nature of employment in the digital entertainment industry.
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