Hi, I'm Sagar Kadam, an award-winning animator, writer, and illustrator with a lifelong passion for filmmaking, cartoons, comics, and storytelling. I hold a Diploma in Animation Filmmaking and have built over 15 years of experience in the global animation industry, developing original IPs for films and series. I'm currently based in Brussels and specialize in 3D character animation, mentoring teams, and collaborating with directors to bring stories to life across feature films, TV series, and immersive experiences.

Sagar Kadam

Hi, I'm Sagar Kadam, an award-winning animator, writer, and illustrator with a lifelong passion for filmmaking, cartoons, comics, and storytelling. I hold a Diploma in Animation Filmmaking and have built over 15 years of experience in the global animation industry, developing original IPs for films and series. I'm currently based in Brussels and specialize in 3D character animation, mentoring teams, and collaborating with directors to bring stories to life across feature films, TV series, and immersive experiences.

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Hi, I’m Sagar Kadam, an award-winning animator, writer, and illustrator with a lifelong passion for filmmaking, cartoons, comics, and storytelling. I hold a Diploma in Animation Filmmaking and have built over 15 years of experience in the global animation industry, developing original IPs for films and series.

I’m currently based in Brussels and specialize in 3D character animation, mentoring teams, and collaborating with directors to bring stories to life across feature films, TV series, and immersive experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Advanced

Work Experience

Sr. Character Animator at NWAVE PICTURES
January 1, 2017 - Present
Contributed as Sr. Character Animator on CG animation films including Chickenhare and Hamster of darkness 2, The Inseparables, Chickenhare and Hamster 1, Bigfoot Family, and Queen's Corgi.
Animation Supervisor at RIVA DIGITAL ANIMATION & VFX
January 1, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Supervised animation team for CG Animation films at Dubai Theme park projects including Arabian night and Dino: 3D Rides.
Sr. Character Animator at SILVER ANT SDN. BHD. AND POLYGON PICTURES INC.
January 1, 2015 - August 1, 2025
Worked as Senior Character Animator on projects including Ronia the Robber's Daughter (CG TV Series) for Studios Ghibli, The Midnight Animal (CG TV Series) for Japanese channel "Hiker TV", and pachinko projects Flare and Jos in Japan.
Sr. Character Animator at PRIME FOCUS CG ANIMATION
January 1, 2013 - August 1, 2025
Worked as Senior Character Animator for CG TV Series such as Legend of Chima for Lego, including leading an episode on The Joy Ride.
Character Animator at PIXION STUDIO (CG & VFX)
January 1, 2012 - August 1, 2025
Worked on animation for CG film 'Mahayodha Ram', VFX movie 'Toonpur Ka Superhero', CG TV Series 'Freej', and various VFX TV commercials and movies.
Sr. Character Animator at Prime Focus CG Animation
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Worked to achieve the required animation style for Legend of Chima (CG TV Series) for LEGO; defined performance standards, coordinated with directors and rigs to ensure consistency.
Character Animator at Pixion Studio
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
CG & VFX projects including Mahayodha Ram (CG Film), Toonpur Ka Superhero (VFX Movie), Freej (CG TV Series), Reliance Mobile (VFX TVC), Sonear Veenear (VFX TVC), No Smoking (VFX Movie).
Sr. Character Animator at Prime Focus CG Animation India
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Sr. Character Animator who defined animation styles, developed cycles, facial libraries, and acting choices; collaborated with directors, layout artists, and rigging teams to meet visual storytelling goals; mentored junior animators and contributed to pre-visualization and storyboarding.
Character Animator at PIXION STUDIO (CG & VFX) India
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Character Animator on projects including Mahayodha Ram (CG Film), Toonpur Ka Superhero (VFX Movie), Freej (CG TV Series), and various VFX TVCs; ensured consistency with client style and narrative goals.

Education

Diploma at The college of animation bio-engineering & research centre
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Diploma in Animation Film Making at The College of Animation Bio-Engineering & Research Centre, India
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Diploma in Animation Filmmaking at The College of Animation Bio-Engineering & Research Centre, India
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Diploma in Animation Filmmaking
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Dadasaheb Phalke Award – Best Animation Short Film (Jury)
January 1, 2013 - May 12, 2026
Dadasaheb Phalke Award – Best Animation Short Film (Jury)
January 1, 2013 - May 28, 2026
14 TBS Digicon Award (Best Creativity International; Best Short Film of India)
January 1, 2012 - May 28, 2026
24FPS International Animation Awards – Best Animated Short Film
January 1, 2012 - May 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services, Education, Other, Software & Internet