Who We Are

Established by industry professionals and supported by government and academia, APVAGA (Andhra Pradesh VFX, Animation & Gaming Association) exists to nurture the AVGC (Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics) sector in Andhra Pradesh. We bring together studios, creators, educators, technologists and investors to build a vibrant creative-tech ecosystem.

Our founding team draws on decades of experience in film production, virtual production, motion capture, XR, and real-time technologies. Based in Andhra Pradesh — a growing hub for innovation and digital creativity — we are strategically positioned to nurture local talent and connect Andhra’s creative community to national and global opportunities in the gaming and VFX industries.

Mission

To develop Andhra Pradesh into a world-class hub for the Creative Media and Entertainment Industry by empowering talent across Animation, VFX, Gaming, Esports, Comics, and Digital Content. We connect industry, government, and academia to drive growth, innovation, and opportunity.

Vision

A thriving, inclusive AVGC-XR ecosystem where Andhra’s talent creates globally recognized content, attracts investment, and contributes to India’s leadership in creative technologies.

Collaboration   |  Innovation  |  Inclusion |  Excellence  |  Sustainability

Here’s how we do it.

APVAGA drives impact across the following key areas:

  • Industry Networking & Studios Connect — We host forums, round-tables and meetups that link local studios with national & international partners.
  • Skills & Training Initiatives — We collaborate with educational institutes and studios to upskill youth in animation, VFX, game-development and immersive technologies.
  • Policy Advocacy & Incentives — We work with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to shape policies and incentives that support the AVGC sector and attract investments.
  • Community Building & Mentorship — We foster a growing community of creators, technicians and entrepreneurs; offering mentorship, peer-learning and resources.
  • Showcases & Events — We organise and support conferences, hackathons, demo-days, film-&-game festivals to showcase Andhra talent and projects to the world.
  • Research & Innovation in Immersive Tech — Through collaboration with RTIH RATAN TATA INNOVATION HUB INITIATIVE IN ANDHRA PRADESH GOVERNMENT we explore XR, generative AI, virtual production, real-time engines and blockchain for media.

APVAGA Advisory Board

The APVAGA Advisory Board brings together visionaries from film, animation, gaming, and technology to guide our mission and shape the future of Andhra Pradesh’s creative media ecosystem.

Ashish Kulkarni | Chairman - Advisory Board

Chairman of the AVGC-XR forum at FICCI and MCCIA, IICT Director, Founder of Punnaryug Artvision

Sreedhar Kosaraju | Co-Chair Member - Advisory Board

Chairman of APDTI Network, Founder & MD of Nimaisoft Systems

K. Basi Reddy | Co-Chair Member - Advisory Board

Past President Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce, Founding President of TVAGA, Chairman and Managing Director at Digiquest India Ltd.

Ankur Bhasin | Co-Chair Member - Advisory Board

Founding Member & Secretary of Media & Entertainment Association of India, Director at Bhasin Group

Srinivas Sribhakta Bindiganavale | Co-Chair Member - Advisory Board

Former Secretary, Present Convenor & Director-Special Projects - ABAI, Director at Arena Animation, Co-chair of Bengaluru GAFX

Bejoy Arputharaj | Co-Chair Member - Advisory Board

President of VEGAS, Founder/CEO/VFX Supervisor at PhantomFX

Rajiv Chilaka | Co-Chair Member - Advisory Board

President of TVAGA, Founder and Managing Director at Green Gold Animation Pvt. Ltd

Mike (Madhava Reddy) Yatham | Co-Chair Member - Advisory Board

General Secretary of TVAGA, Founder & CEO of Rotomaker India

Sunil Akula | Co-Chair Member - Advisory Board

Vice President - South Business at Phantom FX

Government Partners

Ecosystem Partners

Educational Partners