Indian Council for Media,
Entertainment & Gaming
ICMEG bridges government, industry and the global ecosystem to establish India as the premier destination for creative economy excellence.
- Section 8 Company
- National Apex Body
Building Bridges for
Creative Economy Growth
ICMEG is the apex industry body representing India's creative economy. It operates at the intersection of government policy, industry development, and global engagement.
Focus Areas
01
Film, Music & Media
India's oldest and most culturally rich creative pillar. ICMEG advocates for co-production frameworks, OTT policy, digital music rights, and global distribution access for Indian content.
02
Animation
Driving India's AVGC superpowers through studio partnerships, international co-productions, and a robust talent pipeline for 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animation work.
03
VFX
Positioning India as a global VFX hub — advocating for tax incentives, IP protection frameworks, and global studio service agreements for world-class visual effects production.
04
Gaming
Championing India's 500M+ gamer base through mobile-first policy, game publishing regulations, payment gateway access, and investment facilitation for studios.
05
Esports
Building India's competitive gaming infrastructure — from athlete recognition and prize money regulations to national team representation and global tournament hosting.
06
Comics & IP
Protecting India's rich mythology-inspired IP ecosystem — advocating for copyright reform, transmedia licensing frameworks, and global brand licensing for Indian comic universes.
07
Creative Tech
Accelerating the convergence of technology and creativity — supporting startups building tools, platforms, and infrastructure that power the next generation of Indian creative output.
08
AI for Creatives
Shaping ethical AI policy for creative industries — addressing copyright in generative AI, creator attribution standards, and enabling Indian artists to lead the global AI-creative movement.
09
XR (AR / VR / MR)
India's frontier creative sector. ICMEG is building the regulatory and investment framework for immersive XR to become a defining Indian export on the global stage.
Connecting the Global Creative Ecosystem
Film Festival
Bengaluru International Short Film Festival
A curated showcase of short films from India and abroad, spotlighting emerging voices in the ICMEG Film vertical.
Flagship Event
ICMEG IP Summit
Coming Soon
Hyderabad
Workshop
Experience the Craft of Motion Capture
25 & 26 Jul 2026
Hyderabad
Past Chapter Launches
Our Partners
11+
Government Partners
11+
Global Association
20+
Industry Partners
11+
Knowledge
3+
Media Partners
Government Partners
12+ Partners




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