Hello, I’m Atanu Bhattacharjee, an Animation Director based in Kolkata, India, with 6 years of experience leading animation teams and delivering high-quality visual storytelling across film, TV, gaming, advertising, and digital media. I excel at directing production pipelines, mentoring artists, and ensuring artistic excellence from concept to final render. I’m passionate about crafting engaging animated experiences that captivate audiences and I collaborate closely with writers, producers, and technical teams to bring ideas to life.

Atanu Bhattacharjee

Hello, I’m Atanu Bhattacharjee, an Animation Director based in Kolkata, India, with 6 years of experience leading animation teams and delivering high-quality visual storytelling across film, TV, gaming, advertising, and digital media. I excel at directing production pipelines, mentoring artists, and ensuring artistic excellence from concept to final render. I’m passionate about crafting engaging animated experiences that captivate audiences and I collaborate closely with writers, producers, and technical teams to bring ideas to life.

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Hello, I’m Atanu Bhattacharjee, an Animation Director based in Kolkata, India, with 6 years of experience leading animation teams and delivering high-quality visual storytelling across film, TV, gaming, advertising, and digital media.

I excel at directing production pipelines, mentoring artists, and ensuring artistic excellence from concept to final render. I’m passionate about crafting engaging animated experiences that captivate audiences and I collaborate closely with writers, producers, and technical teams to bring ideas to life.

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Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Bengali
Advanced

Work Experience

Animation Director at Cloud House Animation Studios Pvt. Ltd.
January 1, 2016 - Present
Led a team of 35 animators; oversaw the full animation production pipeline after pre-production to LRC; collaborated with writers, producers, and technical teams; delivered projects within deadlines and budget; improved workflow efficiency by 100%. Worked on projects including The Canterville Ghost (Theater release) on Apple TV & Amazon Prime Video, My Freaky Family (Theater release) on Amazon Prime Video, Bheem: Kung Fu Dhamaka (Theater release) on Amazon Prime Video, Mighty Little Bheem (Netflix), Chhota Bheem Kung Fu Dhamaka (Netflix), Arctic Friends (Apple TV) and other OTT/TV series.
Senior Animator at DQ Entertainment
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Hyderabad, High tech City assignment (2007-2011): Led character animation for major projects, created cinematic sequences and performance animation, assisted in visual style development, and mentored junior animators.
Senior Animator at DQ Entertainment
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2016
Kolkata, Sector V, SDF Building: Led character animation for major projects; created cinematic sequences and performance animation; assisted in visual style development; mentored junior animators.

Education

Diploma in 2D & 3D animation at Toonz WEBEL Academy
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Secondary Examination at W.B.B.S.E
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Higher Secondary at W.B.C.H.S.E
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet