Established in 2004 by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the Best Animated Frames (BAF) Awards was conceived to commend the exemplary achievements of both students and professionals within the dynamic realm of Animation. What commenced as the inaugural Animation Awards in India has steadily evolved to include recognition in not only Animation but also in the expansive domains of Visual Effects (VFX) and Gaming.

BAF is the India`s biggest and most coveted Animation Awards and has grown in stature ever since the launch of BAF Awards in 2014. BAF recognises and celebrates the exceptional work done by the Animation studios and encompasses the work done in the arena of Animation, VFX and Gaming domain.

Over the years, the BAF Awards has transformed into a global platform, attracting high-calibre submissions from talented individuals and teams worldwide. The most recent edition of the BAF Awards, held in March 2019, witnessed an impressive participation of nearly 400 entries spanning across 12 different countries.


Who can attend the BAF Awards?


Attendees include broadcasters, streamers, software companies, animation studios, ad agency creatives, post-production houses and others involved in the entertainment industry, freelancers and jury members including other influential figures from across the creative industries e.g. writers, actors, gallery curators and art critics.