Here’s a glimpse from the About Us page of MDCC (Madras  Digital Crafts Council ):

What is MDCC?

MDCC is a Section 8 non-profit company serving as a collaborative platform to foster growth, innovation, and collaboration across Tamilnadu’s AVGC‑XR sectors—which include Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality. It brings together industry professionals, students, and institutions with the aim of establishing Tamilnadu as a global hub for immersive digital content creation.

Mission & Vision

• Mission: Empower creators and promote innovation in the AVGC‑XR space.

• Vision: Position Tamilnadu  as a leading global center for immersive digital content, built on knowledge-sharing, training, and networking.

Launch & Strategic Role

The MDCC Association officially covers the fields of animation, visual effects, digital intermediate, etc., and is led and led by those with many years of experience in this field, such as Mr. Nandakumar as the President and Mr. Venkatesan, Mr. Sri Venkatesan, Mr. Chandrakanth, and Mr. Gautham as the Vice Presidents.

The association plays a critical role in:

• Facilitating policy advocacy, education, workshops, and knowledge platforms.

• Building a strong pipeline of next-generation creators.

• Acting as a bridge between government, academia, and creative industries.

Membership Structure & Benefits

MIDCCA offers a tiered membership model tailored to different stakeholders:

• Studio

• Corporate / Special Package

• Institutional (Educational Institutes)

• Professional (Individuals)

• Student

• Tech Company

Each type comes with exclusive benefits like:

• Networking and visibility

• Industry insights and upskilling

• Training, workshops, academic collaborations

• Policy advocacy and mentorship

• Career support, internships, and event access (for students)

Key Objectives & Focus Areas

1. Policy and Welfare Advocacy
   Promote AVGC‑XR-specific policies and modernized incentives to benefit creators, especially VFX studios, which historically have seen limited support.

2. Skill Development & Education
   Upskill the workforce via workshops and collaborations with educational institutions. Influence school and university curricula to mainstream AVGC‑XR.

3. Attracting Talent & Youth
   Highlight AVGC‑XR as a viable and exciting career path to draw new talent into the ecosystem.

4. Positioning Tamilnadu Globally
   Showcase digital content creation capabilities on national and international platforms, including through initiatives like the ‘Maharashtra Pavilion’. Encourage world-class IP development and tech innovation.

5. Sectoral Leadership
   Appoint vertical champions for animation, VFX, comics, gaming, XR, and education to spearhead focused growth and innovation.

Background Registration Details

• Incorporated: 28 August 2024

• Type: Section 8 company (non-profit for social activities)

• Association Registration Number : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

• Headquarters: Chennai Tamilnadu

• Key Directors: Nandakumar and Vengatesan

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