Netflix launches India storytelling initiative to support AVGC creators
Netflix just launched the "Netflix India Storytelling Initiative," a new program to help fresh creative talent in Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) get their start.
Announced after Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos met with PM Modi, this move is part of the government's Viksit Bharat @ 2047 vision and aims to put Indian stories on the global map.
Netflix IICT partnership offers 100 scholarships
In its first phase, Netflix is teaming up with the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) to create courses in visual effects and media workflows, plus offering 100 scholarships for in-person programs in emerging creative disciplines.
They're also working with NFDC to train people in audio description writing and voice work, making content more accessible for viewers with visual and hearing impairments.
Sarandos said this is about creating more opportunities for emerging creators, because investing in creators is investing in India's creative future.