The Animation and VFX Artists Association of Nepal (AVAAN) hosted a landmark event titled “Pixar to Pixels: Evening with Jeremy Vickery” on Monday, April 21, 2025 (08th Baisakh 2082) at the Film Development Board (FDB) Hall, Chabahil. The event was graced by over 200 professionals, students, and enthusiasts from the creative arts community.
The session featured Mr. Jeremy Vickery, renowned former Lighting Director at PIXAR, whose credits include blockbuster films such as Cars, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, Inside Out, WALL-E, Brave, and more. Hosted by Aneel Neupane, the meet-and-greet offered attendees a rare opportunity to gain industry insights directly from one of the minds behind Pixar’s visual storytelling legacy.
Mr. Dinesh D.C., Executive Chairperson of the Film Development Board Nepal, attended as the Chief Guest and delivered an inspiring address. In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of supporting Nepal’s creative youth and building a strong foundation for international collaboration in animation and VFX. “Nepali talent is brimming with potential, and with the right support and global exposure, they can truly shine on the world stage,” he said.
A key highlight of the event was the official inauguration of the Animation & VFX Artists Association of Nepal (AVAAN). The formation of AVAAN marks a crucial step toward uniting Nepali artists, fostering growth, and amplifying Nepal’s presence in the international animation arena.
A special appreciation goes out to the founding members who made this event possible through their dedication and vision:
Bikram Manandhar, Manish Deula, Aneel Neupane, Suchan Raj Bajracharya, Sachina Shakya (Co-Founder of Puppeteer Lounge & the mind behind the most popular cartoon show in Nepal called Nani & Babu), Raj Pradhan, Nayan Shrestha, Reena Dhoju, Zouben JB Rana, Rabin Shilpakar, Prakash Shrestha, and Punam Shakya. Their relentless efforts turned this visionary idea into a successful reality
Supported by the Film Development Board Nepal, this event not only celebrated global excellence in animation but also set a visionary tone for the future of Nepali digital artistry.
It is our greatest pleasure to participate and organize a talk show with legendary former Pixar artist Mr. Jeremy Vickory. The meetup is hosted and organized by the founding members of AVAAN (Animation & VFX Artists Association of Nepal) and Puppeteer Lounge is proud to be a part of the founding member. Great things are happening in the world of Nepalese animation industry 😎