MAAC Engages 5000 Students with Insightful ‘Behind the Screens’ Gaming Webinar
Mumbai, 04th June, 2025: Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity (MAAC), a premiere institute and pioneer in high-end 3D animation, Gaming & VFX training, organised a special webinar for its students, giving them an exclusive and in-depth understanding of the world of game design, virtual environments, storytelling and beyond. Over 5000 students from MAAC’s centres across India attended the webinar online. The event is part of MAAC’s ongoing initiative called Behind the Screens, which aims to provide real-world industry exposure to its students, setting a new benchmark by leveraging strong industry ties to prepare students for successful careers in the growing AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics & Extended Reality) industry.
The webinar was presented by Mr. Pavan Kadam, Founder & CEO, Baked Moon Studios, and live streamed across 120 MAAC centres in India. Mr. Pavan owns and runs Baked Moon Studios, a Pune-based creative technology company specializing in 3D animation, visual graphics, and digital content solutions. He’s an alumnus of MAAC, with a strong background in business development and strategic partnerships. With his creative and business acumen, he leads the studio in delivering innovative digital experiences for dynamic and new-age retail, technology, lifestyle, and fashion brands across various industries.
Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Sandip Weling, Chief Business Officer, Global Retail, Aptech Limited, and Brand Custodian, MAAC, said, “At MAAC, we aim that community-led platforms such as Behind the Screens play a crucial role in skilling our students to prepare them for their careers in the AVGC-XR industry. The session by Mr. Pavan Kadam of Baked Moon Studios offers pivotal industry exposure for our students, helping to bridge the gap between their academic training and the demands of today’s industry. Our students found immense value in her session as they learnt how they can pursue the entrepreneurial spark within themselves to build a successful and sustainable content studio. I extend our gratitude to Mr. Pavan for taking his time out and engaging with our students.”
Highlighting the impact of this workshop, Mr. Pavan Kadam, Founder & CEO, Baked Moon Studios, shared, “It was a pleasure to share insights into the Media & Entertainment industry and lessons of entrepreneurship with my fellow students of MAAC. The conversation around the industry’s growth, emerging opportunities, and what the future might hold was genuinely exciting. I’m looking forward to seeing how these future professionals shape the space in the years to come.”
With the AVGC industry poised for significant growth, MAAC’s continued efforts to provide such platforms to students ensures they are well-prepared for future opportunities in the global media landscape. The webinar not only showcased MAAC’s commitment to skill-building but is also aligned with the government’s vision of fostering a self-reliant India (Viksit Bharat). The real-world exposure and professional insights shared during the event strengthened the trust in MAAC’s commitment to inspiring future industry leaders.