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22-23 August, 2025
05:30 PM Onwards
Nesco Exhibition Centre
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Celebrating Animation Excellence – |

The ANN Awards 2025 returns with a bigger, bolder vision – now open to entries from across Asia. As one of the most prestigious recognitions in animation, the ANN Awards spotlight groundbreaking storytelling, innovation, and artistic mastery.

From studios and creators to independent artists and students, we invite the best of Asia’s animation talent to showcase their work on a global platform. Join us in celebrating creativity that transcends boundaries and shapes the future of animation.

Why you should be part of
Ann Awards

Showcase Your Work on a National & International Stage
The ANN Awards provide a premier platform to present your best work to a curated audience of industry leaders, broadcasters, OTT platforms, and global studios.
Celebrate Excellence Across the Animation Spectrum
Whether you’re a studio, creator, student, or brand—ANN Awards honour outstanding contributions across animation and more.
Unlock New Opportunities
Winners and finalists gain access to networking opportunities at the Animation & More Summit, interactions with buyers and broadcasters. It’s more than an award—it’s a gateway to growth.

Main Categories for ANN 2025

Ann Awards
Arnab Chaudhuri Awards
Ram Mohan Awards
27 Digicon6 Asia
1

National

Celebrate the finest achievements in India's animation, digital, and content creation industries.
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1

International

Recognizing outstanding global animation content that resonates across cultures.
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1

Arnab Chaudhuri Awards

Celebrates visionary direction, storytelling, or design in animation that reflects artistic brilliance and creative innovation—awarded in honor of Arnab Chaudhuri’s legacy.
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2

Ram Mohan Award (By Nomination Only)

A lifetime achievement honor recognizing an individual for their unparalleled contribution to Indian animation. Nominated by the ANN Awards Advisory & Jury Members.
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27 Digicon6 Asia

The 27th DigiCon6 ASIA Awards 2025, organized by TBS Holdings, Inc. AnimationXpress as the official Indian representative, we are honored to bring India’s creative excellence to this esteemed platform.
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MEET OUR AMAZING
JURY FOR THIS EVENT

Carlos Biern
Carlos Biern
Content & Media Sales Director
DeAPlaneta Kids & Family
Chaitanya Chinchlikar
Chaitanya Chinchlikar
Vice President & Business Head

Chief Technology Officer & Head of Emerging Media
Whistling Woods International
Sekhar Mukherjee
Sekhar Mukherjee
Professor/Programme Lead
Centre for Moving Image, Anant National University
A-K-Madhavan
A K Madhavan
Founder & Director
Assemblage Entertainment
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Jeffrey Scott
Motion Picture / TV Writer-Producer

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Neha Singhal Mehta
+91 - 89805 89898
nehas@animationxpress.com
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Anshita Bhatt
+91 - 75064 33821
anshitab@animationxpress.com
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Sanjana Chavan
+91 - 88791 75112
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Ann Award 2025 – Celebrating Excellence in Animation
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