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A moment of pride and inspiration! Our incredibly talented student, Arjun Kumar, has won the prestigious “Best 3D Animation by a Student” award at the WAVES 2025 – World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit, organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in collaboration with ASIFA India.

This national-level recognition puts a shining spotlight on Arjun’s resilience, dedication, and exceptional creative ability—and also reaffirms SXILL’s position as a leader in industry-ready animation training.

🌟 An Emotional Win for Arjun and Team SXILL

At a special felicitation ceremony held today at SXILL and Chandigarh Design School, the entire institute came together to celebrate Arjun’s achievement. From mentors to peers, the energy was electric, and pride was evident on every face.

Vineet Raj Kapoor, Founder of SXILL and Indian IDT Expert at WorldSkills, congratulated Arjun:

“Wins like these reflect not just talent, but grit. Arjun’s journey proves that when passion meets the right guidance, excellence becomes inevitable.”

Neelu Kapoor, Co-Founder and IndiaSkills Jury for Graphic Design Technology, added:

“We are beyond proud. Arjun’s story is one of perseverance—he worked part-time to fund his learning, never let go of his focus, and kept pushing boundaries. Our unique model of mentorship-first learning has helped many like Arjun fast-track their careers.”

🎬 Words from the Winner: Arjun Kumar

An emotional Arjun shared:

“Winning this award feels surreal. I’m thankful to my mentor, Mangat Chauhan, who saw potential in me before I saw it in myself. At SXILL, it’s never just about learning software—it’s about becoming an artist. This win belongs to everyone who believed in me, especially my peers who constantly inspired me.”

🔍 About WAVES Awards of Excellence

The WAVES Awards, under the Create in India Challenge, are designed to identify and celebrate the finest creative minds in Animation, VFX, and Digital Media. Arjun’s work was selected by a prestigious jury featuring:

• Anastasia Dimitra
• Briana Yarhouse
• Pramita Mukherjee
• Dhimant VyasBN Vichar

Being handpicked from a pool of national talent adds even more weight to this honor.

💼 Where SXILL Stands Today

This win is not an isolated achievement. SXILL alumni currently power leading studios like:

• Framestore
• DreamWorks
• Technicolor
• Xentrix
• PhilmCGI
• 88 Pictures
• Assemblage
• Cosmos Maya
• Lakshya Digital
• Digitoonz and many more.

Our students graduate job-ready, armed with professional portfolios, soft skills, and production workflows.

🚀 The Road Ahead

This is just the beginning for Arjun Kumar—and many more like him. His win reaffirms that with the right mentorship, mindset, and hard work, global standards are well within reach for Indian animators.

At SXILL and Chandigarh Design School, we will continue to redefine the way Animation is taught—through personalized guidance, hands-on studio simulation, and direct industry exposure.

If you’re dreaming of a future in animation, Arjun’s story is your proof:
✨ The dream is real. The path is here. The time is now.