I am a dedicated and passionate Visual Effects professional based in Pune, Maharashtra. With extensive experience in on-set VFX supervision and post-production, I lead talented teams to deliver high-quality visual effects for film and television projects. I enjoy collaborating closely with directors and production teams to realize the cinematic vision through efficient planning and execution. My career journey has been driven by a strong graphic and visual sense, team coordination skills, and a proactive attitude toward solving challenges on set and in post-production. I thrive in studio productions, budget preparations, and location scouting, ensuring every project meets its creative and technical goals with precision and enthusiasm.

Asaraf J. Shaikh

I am a dedicated and passionate Visual Effects professional based in Pune, Maharashtra. With extensive experience in on-set VFX supervision and post-production, I lead talented teams to deliver high-quality visual effects for film and television projects. I enjoy collaborating closely with directors and production teams to realize the cinematic vision through efficient planning and execution. My career journey has been driven by a strong graphic and visual sense, team coordination skills, and a proactive attitude toward solving challenges on set and in post-production. I thrive in studio productions, budget preparations, and location scouting, ensuring every project meets its creative and technical goals with precision and enthusiasm.

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I am a dedicated and passionate Visual Effects professional based in Pune, Maharashtra. With extensive experience in on-set VFX supervision and post-production, I lead talented teams to deliver high-quality visual effects for film and television projects. I enjoy collaborating closely with directors and production teams to realize the cinematic vision through efficient planning and execution.

My career journey has been driven by a strong graphic and visual sense, team coordination skills, and a proactive attitude toward solving challenges on set and in post-production. I thrive in studio productions, budget preparations, and location scouting, ensuring every project meets its creative and technical goals with precision and enthusiasm.

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Work Experience

VFX Shoot Supervisor & VFX Producer at VFX YATRA Studio LLP
August 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for the efficient running of the production. Managed client relationships and led a team of VFX artists and technicians to execute high-quality visual effects for various film and TV projects. Collaborated with directors, cinematographers, and production teams to plan and execute on-set VFX shots. Actively planned team's day-to-day work, ensuring support from facility departments as needed.
Visual Effect Compositor & Supervisor at Mulakshar Productions Pvt Ltd.
August 1, 2022 - September 4, 2025
Created filming schedules by determining production timeframes for VFX and animation. Collaborated closely with directors, producers, and post-production teams to integrate visual effects seamlessly into the cinematic vision. Managed the entire VFX workflow from concept development to final delivery, ensuring quality and efficiency at every production stage.
Lead VFX Artist / VFX Artist at Space Magica (Now Esro Magica)
August 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025
Designed and implemented VFX for promotional videos. Created matte paintings, rotoscoping, and compositing tasks using Nuke, Silhouette, and After Effects. Maintained strong communication and leadership to guide teams with enthusiasm. Took responsibility for schedule details and advised coordinators accordingly. Adopted a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

Education

Diploma In VFX & Animation at Reliance Animation Academy, Pune
April 1, 2014 - March 1, 2016
Under Graduate at MIT College, Pune
April 1, 2012 - April 1, 2014
HSC | Commerce at Maharashtra State Board, Pune
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
SSC at Maharashtra State Board, Pune
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment