Mumbai, December 19, 2025: MAC (Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity) has announced the launch of Career X and Creator X, new learning initiatives for its students in animation, visual effects, gaming and digital content creation, with new forms of structured, multi-level and quality learning. has entered the era. These programs enhance creative skills, promote employability and equip aspiring students for highly sought-after roles in today’s global digital content creation industry.
The new programs are designed to give students a holistic, future-focused approach to creative education, including foundational studies, specialized guidance and advanced career paths. For the first time, the Academy has designed the program around the needs of the AVGC industry, while also ensuring that the teaching is done by experienced experts in the industry. Mac has collaborated with 13 knowledge partners to make this initiative even more useful in post-production, studios, gaming companies and large technology companies. The companies confirmed for this collaboration are Simpress (VisaPrint’s parent company), Physicswala, Godspeed Gaming, Pocket Films, PhantomFX, Rocket Science Animation, Sage Productions, Pixel & Ratio, Resonance Digital LLP, Neely Games, Mugfy & Zebu. Animation Studios. Also, Canon Creator X, the world leader in imaging technologies, is onboarded with Mac as a knowledge partner for the curriculum and experience.
As the demand for skilled talent in AVGC-XR (animation, VFX, gaming, comics and extended reality), digital content creation and immersive media continues to grow, Mac is intended to bridge the gap between academic studies and industry expectations.
Commenting on the launch, Aptech Limited’s Whole-time Director, Global Retail & Chief Business Officer Shri. Sandeep Welling said, “Creative industries today require talent who are technologically strong, adaptable and have the ability to contribute from day one. CareerX and CreatorX are designed to meet this need, providing students with quality education, more specialized information and real-world experience. These programs aim to develop a mindset that prioritizes creativity and storytelling skills, which are essential for all of today’s creators, whether they want to pursue advanced roles in studios or fulfill their own ambitions. Either way, Mac’s programs are designed to equip them with the disciplined, industry-relevant and future-ready skills they need to succeed.”
These programs are designed to provide hands-on, industry-relevant learning experiences that expose Mac students to real-world manufacturing practices. Available in selected career courses, Mac students can continue their regular course modules at the start of the course, i.e. career-focused studies.
After the basics are clear, willing and ambitious students can take up the Career-X program, which is designed as a unique industry-integrated and student-focused learning pathway, and prepares the next generation of digital creators for the rapidly evolving creator economy. Designed in collaboration with leading technology partners, content platforms, filmmaker communities and creator networks, the program empowers students with the skills, tools and industry experience to design, create, publish and monetize content concepts in a variety of formats. are necessary.
CreatorX aims to empower young storytellers to become production-ready creators, adept at short-form video, digital comics, AI-enabled workflows and multi-platform publishing, while also advancing their knowledge of branding, production, IP rights and responsible production. CreatorX aims to create confident, future-ready creators who can meaningfully contribute to India’s rapidly evolving digital content and creator ecosystem by creating real industry opportunities with creative education.
In fact, Mac empowers students with two clear learning outcomes beyond this best practice. Students can continue the course through Career X, after which they can get better career opportunities. Also, interested students can also enroll in the Creator X program if they have ambitions to become entrepreneurs or content creators in the future.
Launched on the occasion of Mac’s 25th anniversary, as well as the 24FPS Creator Fest, these new programs are a major step in the institute’s commitment to empower students for the new era of creative and digital-centric careers.
“Mac has always been at the forefront of transforming creative education in India. With CareerX and our new CreatorX program, we are building a future-proof ecosystem that prepares students for the AVGC-XR industry, as well as the rapidly emerging creator economy.” Our CreatorX program is a unique initiative, designed as a launchpad for young creators who aspire to succeed in the rapidly evolving Creator Economy. Empowering students with real-world production skills, AI-driven workflows and the opportunity to monetize their content. Combined, these two programs create a far-reaching ecosystem that prepares students for the future decade of digital careers,” said Aptech Limited. Executive Vice President of Content, Academics and Emerging Technologies Shri. Abir said.
Successfully launched as the Mac celebrates its silver anniversary, these programs are important chapters in its legacy. Together, CareerX and CreatorX further strengthen Mac’s mission to expand opportunities for India’s creative talent pool and support the country’s position as a global AVGC-XR powerhouse.
By prioritizing structure, innovation and engagement with the industry, MAC reinforces its commitment to mastering creators who will be future-ready with employment, and empowered to succeed in studios, digital platforms, independent ventures and entrepreneurial journeys. Through these new programs, MAC continues its mission to nurture creative talent and contribute to India’s growing role in the global media and entertainment ecosystem.
