New 3,000 sq. ft. centre equipped with modern creative technology and facilities to support aspiring professionals across animation, VFX, gaming and digital content creation

BARRACKPORE, April 4, 2026: Arena Animation, a training brand of Aptech Limited and a pioneer in animation, gaming, visual effects and digital media education, has inaugurated its new training centre in Barrackpore, West Bengal. The new centre aims to provide aspiring creative professionals in Barrackpore and neighbouring regions with access to industry-oriented education and modern learning facilities.

The launch expands Arena Animation's presence in West Bengal and builds on its longstanding focus on developing skills across animation, visual effects, gaming, graphic design, digital content creation and multimedia technologies.

Spread across approximately 3,000 sq. ft., the new centre has been designed to accommodate more than 500 learners concurrently. The facility includes modern infrastructure, updated creative technology and learning resources, including the latest software, a chroma setup and a dedicated gaming zone.

The new facility is intended to provide students with an environment where they can develop both creative and technical skills while gaining practical exposure to tools and workflows relevant to the evolving Media & Entertainment and AVGC sectors.

Speaking about the launch, Mr. Shajan Samuel, Senior Vice President & National Sales Head, Arena Animation, said, "The launch of our new Arena Animation centre in Barrackpore represents more than just an expansion. It is a gateway to boundless creativity for the youth aspiring to join the AVGC (animation, VFX, gaming and comics) and content creation industry. At Arena Animation, we are committed to nurturing creative talent and empowering aspiring young professionals to pursue rewarding careers within the creative economy. With this new centre, Barrackpore's vibrant talent pool now has access to state-of-the-art education and resources of Arena Animation to bring their imagination to life and be industry ready professionals."

Ms. Mamta Kedia, Director, Arena Animation Barrackpore, said, "The Indian VFX industry has evolved remarkably; from being a support function to becoming a creative force that helps shape stories on a global stage. Our artists continue to push creative and technical boundaries, delivering work that matches international standards across films, OTT, and advertising. Many of these artists within the VFX community are from premier learning institutes such as Arena Animation. As AI and automation enter our workflows, they enhance efficiency, but the true essence of VFX will always lie in human creativity and storytelling. I am delighted to introduce this new space today, that will no doubt become a springboard for the next generation of creators from this region."

The inauguration comes as India's animation, visual effects, gaming and digital content sectors continue to evolve with new technologies and changing content formats. The growing use of digital production, real-time technologies and AI-assisted workflows is also creating new requirements for professionals with a combination of creative understanding and technical skills.

With the new Barrackpore centre, Arena Animation aims to make structured creative education more accessible to learners in the region while providing them with opportunities to explore different disciplines within the broader creative industry.

The launch is also part of Arena Animation's wider expansion across India, with a focus on reaching aspiring creative professionals in different regions and providing access to training and learning resources closer to their communities.

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About Arena Animation

Arena Animation is a training brand of Aptech Limited offering education and training in animation, visual effects, gaming, graphic design, digital content creation, multimedia and related creative technologies. The brand focuses on developing creative and technical skills through industry-oriented learning and practical exposure.