Overview

• The inaugural WAVES Bazaar, held May 1–3, 2025, in Mumbai, facilitated deals exceeding ₹1000 crore across film, music, VFX, animation, and radio sectors.
• Over 3,000 B2B meetings were conducted, generating upwards of ₹500 crore in revenue, with additional deals still in progress.
• The event attracted participants from 22 countries, including 95 global buyers and 224 sellers, featuring major players like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Star, and Meta.
• Key collaborations included a €30 million Indo-European Animation Alliance and the first-ever Indo-UK co-production, alongside other cross-border partnerships.
• Independent creators, such as Odisha-based filmmaker Shatrughhan Patra, gained unprecedented access to major production firms, showcasing India’s commitment to fostering grassroots talent.