Live premiere
The stitched 79-second CEGA Community Reel on the big screen.
CEGA Independence Celebration 2026
Heritage in motion
Threads ofIndependence
Celebrating Pakistan’s 79th Birthday Through Creative Technology
Join CEGA as we bring national heritage to life. Animators, game developers, digital artists, and industry leaders are coming together to transform iconic Pakistani history into motion.
7.9 sec
Animation loop
79 sec
Community reel
2 cities
Karachi + Lahore
Free
Industry entry
Event date
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Event time
3:00 PM PKT
Venues
CEGA Karachi & Lahore
Free industry entry
The celebration
Pakistan’s stories, stitched into motion.
Create a seamless 7.9-second animated loop inspired by Pakistan’s heritage, or join the community live in Karachi and Lahore for an exclusive premiere and networking showcase.
Industry networking
Connect with studios, developers, artists, and creators.
Celebration
Ceremonial cake cutting, an interactive gallery, and refreshments.
Why participate
Create, connect, and be seen.
For animators & creators
Official recognition
Certificates and honors from CEGA and the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication.
National exposure
Premier placement across national digital media channels.
Big-screen showcase
Live screening of your work at CEGA Karachi and Lahore.
For industry attendees
Talent discovery
Meet local animators, 3D artists, and game developers.
Community building
Connect with studios, founders, and creative technology leads.
Festive experience
Enjoy the live premiere, interactive gallery, and refreshments.
Submission guidelines
Short format. Lasting impact.
Every selected animation becomes part of a collective national story, premiered as one 79-second community reel.
Deadline
August 12, 2026
12:00 AM midnight
Video format
9:16 vertical
MP4 or MOV
Duration
Exactly 7.9 seconds
Seamless looping
Event
August 13, 2026
3:00 PM PKT
Choose your thread
Six heritage categories
Select one category to claim your theme on a first-come basis.
CATEGORY 01
Monuments & Architecture
Bring iconic Pakistani landmarks to life, including Minar-e-Pakistan, Faisal Mosque, Mazar-e-Quaid, Khyber Pass, and Wazir Khan Mosque, in stylized 2D, 3D, or futuristic cyberpunk aesthetics.
Claim this categoryJoin the celebration
Take part your way.
Submit an original animation or reserve your place at the live industry gathering.
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