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Toonz invites entries for MAC Animation Competition ’03
MUMBAI: Toonz Animation India’s world event Week With The Masters Animation Celebration’s (MAC) to be held at Trivandrum (Kerala) from 4-8 November 2003, has invited entries for its IN.SEA Animation Competition 2003.
The fourth edition of the competition provides a stage to showcase talent within Asia and give it international exposure. Entries are open to independent animation artists, including students from India and other Southeast Asian countries. The Animation Contest forms the cornerstone of the Week With The Masters celebrations.
Only work completed after 15 August 2001, can be entered. While the short films can run up to 30 minutes, commercials can only be two minutes long. The Week With The Masters will offer a pass and hospitality to filmmakers whose works are selected for the final competition. The last date for sending entries is 15 August 2003.
The best entry will receive the Master’s Trophy and the Grand Prize of $2,000 and the category prize of $1,000 will be awarded to the best entry in each category. The jury may also award additional prizes as they see fit.
Brands
Sony Pictures Networks India names Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships & key network initiatives
Aneja takes charge to deepen agency ties and boost revenue across Spni channels
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India has appointed Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships, signalling a fresh focus on closer collaboration with advertising agencies and a sharper push for revenue growth across its channel portfolio.
In her new role, Aneja will chart strategic engagement with agencies, unlock new revenue streams, and nurture long-term partnerships. Her mission includes driving sales performance, adding value for clients, and delivering inventive solutions for advertisers — cementing Spni’s position as a preferred media partner.
Aneja brings over 12 years of experience with Spni, having risen through the ranks from manager to associate vice president. She has led high-performing sales teams across key clusters including sony hindi gec, free-to-air channels, and english entertainment channels like pix, axn and bbc earth.
Her track record includes driving integrated ad sales for popular shows such as Celebrity MasterChef, Indian Idol and Superstar Singer, pioneering first-time brand integrations, and repositioning channels for maximum impact in both urban and rural markets.
Aneja’s approach combines content-first thinking with solution-led selling, focusing on empathy, insight and storytelling that resonates with audiences and brands alike. Colleagues praise her knack for building trust with agencies and clients while spotting innovative ways to convert ideas into revenue.
With this appointment, Spni aims to strengthen its agency relationships and continue delivering compelling advertising solutions that combine creativity with performance.
