Aneesh Pareshkumar Raikundalia

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Gujarati
Advanced
Swahili
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Movie Reviewer and Essayist at High on Films
July 1, 2023 - Present
Writing movie-based articles and essays; contributor profile: https://www.highonfilms.com/author/aneesh/
Director/Animator/Editor at Comic Caper Productions
October 31, 2023 - October 19, 2025
Created and worked on story/screenplay for independently produced 2D Animation Short film eggKEN; currently on festival run.
Director/Animator/Screenwriter/Cinematographer/Editor at Comic Caper Productions
July 31, 2022 - October 19, 2025
Created and worked on story/screenplay for independently produced Stop Motion Animation Short film Panda; on-set Director and Cinematographer; Post Production HOD; Editor and Sound. Film selected in multiple competitions and festivals including In Competition at LIFANIMA ’22, Lift Off Global Network Sessions ’22, Caribetoons ’23 and Best Animation at Eldoret Film Festival ’22.
Screenwriter/Assistant Cinematographer at Chitrai Film Productions
July 1, 2017 - Present
Worked on the Story and Screenplay of Marathi feature film ‘Suniyara’ (SWA registered/in Post Production); On-set Camera Assistant and Focus Puller.
Freelance Writer/Journalist at Sinema Focus Kenya
February 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Writes articles, interviews and essays on the Kenyan film/TV industry; contributor profile: https://www.sinemafocus.com/author/aneesh-raikundalia/
Manager at The Art Box Kenya Ltd
July 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Manages The Art Box (Arts and Crafts) store; oversees day-to-day operations, cashier duties, stock reporting, monthly accounts and social media advertising.
Movie Reviewer and Essayist at High on Films
July 31, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Writes movie-based articles and essays; contributor: https://www.highonfilms.com/author/aneesh/
Administrator/Director/Animator/Editor at Comic Caper Productions
August 1, 2019 - November 3, 2025
Creator and administrator of YouTube channel; produced, edited and directed Stop Motion Animation Short 'Panda'; film selected in multiple festivals and competitions (e.g., LIFANIMA ’22, Lift Off Global Network Sessions ’22, Caribetoons ’23; winner Best Animation @ Eldoret Film Festival ’5th).

Education

Teach English As a Foreign Language Certification at MyTefl
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Diploma in Filmmaking with Specialization in Screenwriting at Whistling Woods International, Mumbai
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Diploma in MaxPRO 3D Animation at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, Pune
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Diploma in Digital Filmmaking and Animation at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, Pune
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Diploma in Introduction to Animation at Media Crave Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
International Baccalaureate Diploma at Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi, Kenya
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
IGCSE O Levels at Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi, Kenya
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
MyTEFL Certification (Teach English as a Foreign Language) at MyTEFL
February 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Diploma in Filmmaking/Screenwriting at Whistling Woods International
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Diploma in MaxPRO 3D Animation at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
International Baccalaureate Diploma at Aga Khan Academy
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
IGCSE 'O' Levels at Aga Khan Academy
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010

Qualifications

Teach English As a Foreign Language Certification
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Diploma in Digital Filmmaking and Animation
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
MyTEFL Certification
February 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Diploma in Filmmaking/Screenwriting
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Diploma in MaxPRO 3D Animation
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Diploma in Digital Filmmaking and Animation
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
International Baccalaureate Diploma
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
IGCSE 'O' Levels
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services