Mumbai: The National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, has announced an 8-month fully residential training in 3D Animation and VFX (Visual Effects) program, exclusively for youth from India’s North Eastern region.
This initiative offers free training in 3D animation and VFX, complete with accommodation, meals, industry exposure, and professional certification.
The residential training in 3D Animation and VFX is open to eligible individuals from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. Applicants must be at least 18 years old (as of June 2025), and must have completed 10+2 or 10th with three years of relevant work experience.
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Participants will undergo six months of rigorous classroom instruction followed by two months of on-the-job training in the VFX and animation industry, conducted in collaboration with Aptech Ltd., the training partner for the program. The training will take place at a state-of-the-art facility in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Training in 3D Animation and VFX: Key features
- 100% free residential program for selected candidates
- High-performance laptops provided to all participants
- Certification jointly issued by NFDC and NCVET
- Three meals a day, accommodation, and access to expert mentors
- Focused curriculum aligned with industry demands
The selection of 100 candidates will be based on a screening and evaluation process. Interested individuals can apply by August 15, 2025, via the official NFDC portal: https://skill.nfdcindia.com/Specialproject.
A nominal registration fee of ₹1,180 (inclusive of taxes) is applicable.
This is the third edition of NFDC’s residential training initiative for Northeast India, designed to bridge the skill gap in media and entertainment (M&E) sectors.
By equipping young talent with cutting-edge skills in animation and VFX, NFDC is paving the way for long-term employment, entrepreneurship, and digital empowerment in underserved regions.
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“This training in 3D Animation and VFX is a transformative opportunity for the youth of the Northeast. It’s not just about building careers in media, but also about ensuring equitable access to India’s growing digital economy,” said an NFDC official.
NFDC, a Government of India enterprise, has played a pivotal role in both promoting Indian cinema and implementing skill development initiatives across domains like filmmaking, animation, digital content, advertising, gaming, and VFX.
With industry-aligned training and placement support, NFDC is driving inclusive growth in the M&E sector.
