Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT)

Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) is an institutional partner in Netflix’s India Storytelling Initiative, alongside the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). The partnership is focused on developing creative talent in India, including talent for animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) and accessibility work. [1] source: Inc42[2] source: Financial Express The collaboration also covers VFX, media technology, animation, gaming and comics curriculum, media workflows and accessibility services. [3] source: Outlook Business[4] source: The Hindu BusinessLine

Netflix launched the multi-phase India Storytelling Initiative with IICT and NFDC in August 2026. [1] source: Inc42[4] source: The Hindu BusinessLine Phase one includes 100 scholarships for Indian students, while the partnership also includes curriculum development for creative disciplines. [3] source: Outlook Business[2] source: Financial Express The initiative includes training for AVGC and accessibility talent, and its stated focus extends to production capabilities and India’s creative ecosystem. [1] source: Inc42[5] source: ET Small Business Financial Express described 2 initial partnership phases; the initiative was launched after Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. [2] source: Financial Express