Fly!, an animated feature IP developed by ArtCodeStory, has been selected as one of the 42 finalists of the Animation Filmmakers Competition (AFC) under the Create in India Challenge – Season 1, part of the World Audio-Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. The project was shortlisted in the Feature Film category following a rigorous nine-month national evaluation process, highlighting its strong IP fundamentals, cultural depth, and commercial viability.

As a finalist, Fly! is included in the official WAVES 2025 Creative Catalogue, positioning the project within a high-level industry platform designed to facilitate financing, co-production, and distribution partnerships. This recognition strengthens Fly!’s profile as a scalable, investment-ready animated IP and reinforces ArtCodeStory’s strategic focus on long-term value creation, cross-market collaboration, and global market entry.

Fresh off our “The Best Scenario 3” win at Indonesiana Film 2024, Fly! is spreading its wings even further! Thanks to a collaboration with Jakarta Film Week, our animated feature has been selected for HKIFF Industry Market 2025—one of Asia’s biggest film markets.

We’ll be in Hong Kong from March 17-19, 2025, ready to connect, share our vision, and explore exciting collaborations. If you’re around, let’s meet up! Who knows? This could be the start of something amazing.

See you at HKIFF Industry 2025—let’s make magic happen! 🚀✨

Ellen Xie, producer at ArtCodeStory, was selected as one of the future leaders in Indonesia’s film industry to participate in the Australia Awards Short Course at Griffith University’s Film School. The program was led by Course Leaders Dr Dean Chircop, Associate Professor Margaret McVeigh, and Ms Martha Goddard, and aimed to support the growth of Indonesia’s creative industry through skills development in content creation, screenwriting, directing, and producing visual media projects.

The immersive program provided hands-on training in advanced studio facilities, including scene production, pitching sessions, and direct engagement with Australian industry professionals. Participants gained insights into the Australian film sector, strengthened project management, communication, and negotiation skills, and explored the economic impact of the screen industry through discussions with industry leaders. The experience further strengthened cross-border industry connections and reinforced ArtCodeStory’s commitment to international collaboration and professional excellence in film and animation development.