Hyderabad has long powered the visual effects and animation behind global hits. Telangana now wants to move from the production hub of the world'sstories to the place where new ones begin. In this session, the Government of Telangana sets out its vision for the AVGC-XR sector (animation, VFX, gaming, comics and extended reality), covering talent, infrastructure, original IP and policy support. An industry leader who built a global VFX business from Hyderabad joins the session. Together, the speakers show how studios, creators and investors can partner with one of the world's fastest-growing creative ecosystems to co-create the future of storytelling.