Available to hire
With over 20 years of experience as an animator, art director, and creative producer, I am well-positioned to lead, collaborate, and work on 2D and 3D animation, VFX, Motion Graphics, and Character
design, storyboard, and animatics.
I am a traditional artist with a diploma in painting. I have worked on many international animation
projects, including advertisements, TV episodes, Intellectual Properties (IP), and AVs. I am passionate
about work and like to advance my skills. Apart from learning about animation and VFX software, I
have experience working with Unreal Engine and Blender.
I am willing to join your company as I intend to achieve the goals planned for the team and grow
With your well-known company.
Sincerely
Sameer Tulaskar
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Language
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
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Work Experience
Creative Director & Producer at Afternoon Films and Afternoon Dreams
March 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Co-founded Afternoon Films (2010) delivering 2D/3D animation, illustration and stop-motion projects. Led pre-production, layout, art direction and production for Hum Chik Bum, a slapstick comedy series aired on Disney India. As VFX supervisor, delivered award-winning VFX projects for Zee Marathi (Promax winner). Also contributed to WeChat emoticons and Reliance Jio campaigns; collaborated with Little Black Stone Studios on multiple productions.
Creative Director at Afternoon Dreams
September 1, 2010 - September 30, 2025Led creative direction and animation production; contributed to 2D/3D animation projects including Faster Fene and Nutrin Maha Chocolacto; produced company profile visuals and advertisements; mentored junior artists and managed pre-production.
Lead Animator at Future Thought Production Pvt. Ltd.
April 1, 2008 - September 30, 2025Led 3D animation projects; directed in-house shorts and commercials; supervised Maya animation workflows; contributed to in-house shorts such as Pontikaki – Christmas special and Hap tics; led animation for Walt Disney (Maggie), Warner Bros (Coconut boys) and Nickelodeon (El-tiger); conducted Maya training programs.
Lead 3D Animator and Pre-Production Artist at Jadooworks
April 1, 2004 - September 30, 2025Contributed as a 3D animator on Higglytown Heroes, a Wild Brain/Walt Disney co-production; supported pre-production with layout and animation.
Pre-production Artist and Animator at Crest Communication
May 1, 2003 - September 30, 2025Contributed to various promos for Cartoon Network; handled pre-production, storyboard development and animation for international projects; led international QA and appearance for many 2D animation projects; worked on pre-production and 2D animation for TV episodes like Tenali Rama.
Lead Layout Artist and Animator at UTV Toons
August 1, 1999 - September 30, 2025Worked on 2D animation TV series and short films including Sara, Bad Dog, and Me & Metoo; led layout artistry for UNICEF Meena; led pre-production for features such as Panchatantra - Clever Rabbit, Chirayu and Legend of Ring of the Fire (Disney film for Indonesian festival); led pre-production and layouts for ads; developed character designs, props, color schemes and master layouts.
Lead Layout Artist and Animator at UTV Toons
January 1, 2002 - September 30, 2025Continuation of roles including Meena UNICEF project and additional pre-production for ads; responsibilities included layout design and animation.
Creative Director & Producer at Afternoon Films and Afternoon Dreams
March 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Co-founded Afternoon Films in 2010, delivering visual development, character design, and animation for both 2D/3D projects. Led pre-production, layout, art direction and production; supervised VFX; and contributed to marketing visuals such as emoticon stickers for WeChat and Reliance Jio. Collaborated with Little Black Stone Studios (Canada) on multiple productions, including Smosh Babies and Tales from Tour.
Creative Director at Afternoon Dreams
September 1, 2010 - September 30, 2025Led 2D/3D animation projects, short films, and advertisements; oversaw pre-production, layout, animation, and art direction for diverse campaigns.
Lead Animator at Future Thought Production Pvt. Ltd.
April 1, 2008 - September 30, 2025Directed and contributed to 3D animation projects, led Flash animation efforts, and organized Maya animation training programs for staff and clients.
Lead 3D Animator and Pre-production Artist at Jadooworks
April 1, 2004 - September 30, 2025Served as a 3D animator on Higglytown Heroes (WildBrain/Disney co-production) and contributed to pre-production workflows for early animation projects.
Pre-production Artist and Animator at Crest Communication
May 1, 2003 - September 30, 2025Worked on promos for Cartoon Network; handled pre-production tasks, storyboard development, and 2D animation for international projects.
Lead Layout Artist and Animator at UTV Toons
August 1, 1999 - September 30, 2025Led layout and animation for multiple 2D TV series and shorts, including Sara, Bad Dog, and Me & Metoo; supervised early layout work for long-running series Meena for UNICEF; led pre-production for feature films and ad campaigns.
Lead Layout Artist and Animator at UTV Toons
January 1, 2002 - September 30, 2025Second stint focusing on layout and animation for projects from Apr 2000 to Jan 2002, continuing senior layout responsibilities and quality control.
Creative Director & Producer at Afternoon Films and Afternoon Dreams
March 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Co-founded Afternoon Films in 2010 and led pre-production, layout, art direction, and production for 2D/3D animation, illustration, and stop-motion projects. Oversaw creative direction and production pipelines, delivering visually compelling work. As VFX supervisor, delivered award-winning VFX projects for Zee Marathi, earning the Promax award; contributed to marketing campaigns with emoticon stickers for WeChat and Reliance Jio; collaborated with Little Black Stone Studios, Canada on Smosh Babies and Tales from Tour.
Creative Director at Afternoon Dreams
September 1, 2010 - September 30, 2025Led 2D/3D animation, illustration, and stop-motion projects; directed visual development and animation pipelines; collaborated with clients for engaging campaigns and storytelling.
Lead Animator at Future Thought Production Pvt. Ltd.
April 1, 2008 - September 30, 2025Led 3D animation projects, directed in-house shorts (including Hap tics), and produced Flash animation work for brands. Conducted Maya animation training programs for team development.
Lead 3D Animator and pre-production artist at Jadooworks
April 1, 2004 - September 30, 2025Contributed as a 3D animator for Higglytown Heroes (Wild Brain/Disney co-production); performed pre-production tasks and asset planning.
Pre-production Artist and Animator at Crest Communication
May 1, 2003 - September 30, 2025Handled pre-production, storyboarding, and animation for promos; contributed to international projects ensuring quality standards and consistency.
Lead Layout Artist and Animator at UTV Toons
August 1, 1999 - September 30, 2025Worked on 2D animation TV series and short films, including Sara, Bad Dog, and Me & Metoo; served as lead layout artist for UNICEF Meena; led pre-production for ads and promos.
Lead Layout Artist and Animator at UTV Toons
January 1, 2002 - September 30, 2025Led pre-production and layout for multiple 2D animation TV episodes and commercials, including Meena and various promos; supervised character/prop design, color schemes, and master layouts.
Education
Diploma in Fine Art at Raheja School of Art, Mumbai, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Diploma in Fine Art at Raheja School of Art, Mumbai, India
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998Professional training in Maya at Jadooworks
January 1, 2003 - September 30, 2025On-the-job Pre-production, layout and 2D animation training at UTV Toons
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Diploma in Fine Art at Raheja School of Art, Mumbai, India
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998Professional training in Maya software at Jadooworks
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003On-the-job Pre-production, layout and 2D animation training at UTV Toons
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Qualifications
Maya Software Training
January 1, 2003 - September 30, 2025Maya Training
January 1, 2003 - September 30, 2025On-the-job Pre-production, layout and 2D animation training
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025On-the-job Pre-production, layout and 2D animation training
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Maya software training
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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