The leader in Digital Media Education celebrates 15 years of excellence

Creative Multimedia, the preferred destination for Digital Media Education in India celebrated its 15th Anniversary with great fanfare on Saturday the 3rd of August, 2013. Amidst inspirational moments, a host of cultural programs enlivened the proceedings.

Mr. Ponnala Lakshmaiah, the Hon’ble Minister for IT and Communications, Govt. of A.P. graced the event as the Chief Guest and delighted students with his brilliant speech. He said that his Government was investing Rs. 200 crores to establish a 6 lakh Sft. infrastructure hub called “Game City” in Hyderabad as part of new IT Policy to promote the digital media industry and create job opportunities.

Acknowledging Creative Multimedia’s influential role in nurturing job-ready talent, he commended the academy for successfully training 16,000 students in a short span of time and facilitating rewarding placements for them at such world-class companies as Cognizant, Deloitte, HCL, TATA Elxsi and Reliance Digital.

Visibly delighted that a Hyderabad-based academy (Creative Multimedia) holds the record for the highest placements in the industry, he said that “Game City” once operational will require a large infusion of fresh talent and Creative Multimedia is well placed to capitalize on the opportunity to the advantage of its students.

He commended Mr. RajaSekhar Buggaveeti, CEO of Creative Multimedia for his tireless efforts in building a world-class Digital Media Academy and said that the country needs more such illustrious institutions which are dedicated to enabling careers for the youth.

Mr. RajaSekhar, CEO of Creative Multimedia, in his customary address, thanked Mr. Ponnala Lakshmaiah for his efforts in promoting the digital media industry in AP and said that “Game City” is an investment magnet that can help generate better job opportunities for career aspirants.

Mr. Konda Vijay Kumar, Director of “Gundejaari Gallanthayyindey” a blockbuster Telugu film was invited as a Guest of Honour. He shared his industry experiences and insights on the pre-production process of film making for the benefit of students. Mr. Praveen Kilaru from Rhythm and Hues, another Guest of Honour, congratulated Creative Multimedia on completing 15 years and thanked Mr. RajaSekhar for his generous contribution to the industry. His presentation on the making of the Oscar winning Film “Life of Pi” featuring VFX by R+H was highly engaging. He exclaimed that it was a proud moment for the entire Indian VFX industry.

A proud parent, in gratitude to Creative Multimedia, praised the academy by reciting a Hindi poem with the leit motif: “In the world of Animation training, there can be none better than Creative Multimedia.”

The prestigious Pixellence Awards instituted by Creative Multimedia to recognize and honour outstanding talent in Animation, VFX, Graphics and Web were presented to the winners by the Chief Guest and Guests of Honour in the presence of Mr. RajaSekhar.

As a token of appreciation, Mr. RajaSekhar presented mementoes to the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour amidst thundering applause from the students who thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the evening.