With over 12 years in the animation industry, I’ve led teams on high-profile productions - including The Glassworker, Pakistan’s first Oscar-submitted animated feature, and managing LunaCanvas Studio’s work on Avatar: Seven Havens. My expertise spans from traditional hand-drawn animation to modern, technology-driven pipelines, allowing me to adapt seamlessly across styles and formats while keeping productions efficient and creatively uncompromising.

Aamir Riffat

With over 12 years in the animation industry, I’ve led teams on high-profile productions - including The Glassworker, Pakistan’s first Oscar-submitted animated feature, and managing LunaCanvas Studio’s work on Avatar: Seven Havens. My expertise spans from traditional hand-drawn animation to modern, technology-driven pipelines, allowing me to adapt seamlessly across styles and formats while keeping productions efficient and creatively uncompromising.

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With over 12 years in the animation industry, I’ve led teams on high-profile productions - including The Glassworker, Pakistan’s first Oscar-submitted animated feature, and managing LunaCanvas Studio’s work on Avatar: Seven Havens. My expertise spans from traditional hand-drawn animation to modern, technology-driven pipelines, allowing me to adapt seamlessly across styles and formats while keeping productions efficient and creatively uncompromising.

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Work Experience

Founding Member, Animation Director, Chief VFX & Head of Compositing at Mano Animation Studios
June 1, 2015 - August 30, 2023
Lead the Animation Production and Post Production on "The Glassworker", Pakistan's first Animated Feature submitted to the Oscars (2024)
Creative Director at LunaCanvas Studio
October 1, 2023 - Present
Procuring and managing high-profile Animation Projects. Providing Creative Direction and Vision.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

Distinction in Thesis
December 31, 2011 - August 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Other
    paper Luna: An Animated Short Film

    Luna is the result of bringing together a talented team and building a collaborative pipeline from the ground up. I led the project, combining traditional animation with smart digital techniques to create a hand crafted look in record time. The short stands as both a showcase of our craft and a testament to what can be achieved with the right team and approach.

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