Paintings and Animated Games as part of the ongoing Xtreme Champions League, India’s first national-level gaming championship


Noida, India : Taking a bold step in blending art with technology, the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI) in association with the AAFT School of Animation proudly unveiled an Exhibition of Animated Paintings and Animated Games as part of the ongoing Xtreme Champions League, India’s first national-level gaming championship.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Ms. Vrinda Sood, Founder and CEO of Citrus Ink, who praised the initiative for empowering young digital artists and gaming professionals. “This exhibition is a powerful testament to how storytelling, technology, and imagination can converge to create truly immersive experiences. I’m thrilled to see such talent and innovation coming from young Indian creators,” said Ms. Sood during her address.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of ICMEI and AAFT School of Animation, emphasized the importance of such platforms in today’s creative economy: “Animation and gaming are no longer just academic disciplines—they are industries of the future. This exhibition is an effort to recognize and nurture the next generation of creative thinkers and game designers who will define the global entertainment landscape.”

The exhibition drew the attention of international dignitaries and industry leaders, who were present to lend support and encouragement to the participants. Distinguished guests included: Hiroki Kawasaki, Senior Director of Business Development, JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), Alfredo Caldera, Cultural Counsellor, Embassy of Venezuela, Maria Jose Gomez, Counsellor, Embassy of Venezuela, Avital Barak, Cultural Counsellor, Embassy of Israel, Ayush, Founder, Mellow Fox Studios, Jenica Kalra, JETRO, Dr. Manoj Agarwal, Campus Director, AAFT, and Ashish Garg, Dean, AAFT School of Animation

The exhibition, featuring dozens of animated artworks and game designs by student creators, received high praise for its creativity, technical skill, and storytelling depth. It served as a vibrant platform to showcase the interdisciplinary strength of animation, game design, and digital art.

As part of the Xtreme Champions League, the exhibition reinforces ICMEI and AAFT’s vision to cultivate a globally competitive, culturally rooted generation of digital content creators.