AI Animated Movie: Pune Youth’s Work Recognized in Hollywood!

A major transformation is taking place in cinema today, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence in filmmaking. What once required large teams and heavy budgets can now be created using advanced AI tools.

A young filmmaker from Pune, Akshay Kakade, has achieved an extraordinary milestone in this evolving landscape. He has been awarded the internationally renowned “The Arca Gidan Prize” for his AI-animated short film titled “Woven.” This prize is considered one of the most talked-about honors in global film communities.

The Arca Gidan Prize is a prestigious competition dedicated to creators who develop films exclusively using open-source AI models. Akshay’s work stood out among global entries, earning him the award for “Best Short Film.”

His film “Woven” showcases creative storytelling blended with cutting-edge AI animation, demonstrating how new technology is reshaping the future of cinema. This recognition has brought pride not only to Pune but to India’s emerging AI-film community.