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Waves 2025 Animation Film Competition
With their unique storytelling styles and innovative concepts, Bhagyashree Satpathy and Rishav Mohanty are poised to make Odisha proud as they are all set to shine at the Waves 2025 Animation Film Competition Finals.
The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) is scheduled to take place in Mumbai from May 1 to 4.
The Talented Duo From Odisha
Waves 2025 serve as a prestigious platform for India’s emerging creative talents. Among the 42 finalists selected from across the country for the Animation Filmmaker Competition under WAVES, two young talents from Odisha, Bhagyashree Satpathy of Jajpur and Rishav Mohanty of Bhubaneswar have already left their mark.
Bhagyashree Satpathy
Bhagyashree Satpathy is a 22-year-old filmmaker and animation artist from Dharmasala, Jajpur. She is currently pursuing her studies at the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad. Deeply inspired by Indian mythology and regional folklore, Bhagyashree’s work re-imagines traditional narratives with contemporary themes and a bold visual language.
Bhagyashree’s Project
Bhagyashree’s finalist project, "Pasa", is a concept series that blends mythology with psychological drama, exploring manipulation, gender, and control. Bhagyashree has previously directed notable works such as Happy Birthday Tara and a documentary film based on Maa Kalijai of Chilika Lake, Odisha.
Rishav Mohanty
Rishav Mohanty hails from Bhubaneswar and is NID Ahmedabad student. He has earned his place in the finals with his animation documentary film titled "Khatti". His work reflects a deep understanding of storytelling and visual narrative, highlighting the potential of animation as a medium for authentic and engaging documentation.
At Waves 2025, the finalists will pitch their projects before an esteemed panel of international judges and top personalities from the global entertainment industry. The competition offers a significant opportunity: the top three winners will each receive a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.