I am an experienced animation professional with over a decade of expertise in storyboarding, directing, and character design. I have contributed to various high-profile projects including Netflix features and ongoing TV series for major platforms like Disney India and ZeeQ. My passion lies in crafting compelling stories and leading creative teams to bring animated narratives to life. Throughout my career, I have worked across different studios and taken on diverse roles from story artist to show director. I thrive in collaborative environments and continually aim to enhance storytelling through animation, design, and direction. I look forward to new opportunities that challenge and expand my creative skills.

Krutitwa Dhalsamanta

I am an experienced animation professional with over a decade of expertise in storyboarding, directing, and character design. I have contributed to various high-profile projects including Netflix features and ongoing TV series for major platforms like Disney India and ZeeQ. My passion lies in crafting compelling stories and leading creative teams to bring animated narratives to life. Throughout my career, I have worked across different studios and taken on diverse roles from story artist to show director. I thrive in collaborative environments and continually aim to enhance storytelling through animation, design, and direction. I look forward to new opportunities that challenge and expand my creative skills.

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I am an experienced animation professional with over a decade of expertise in storyboarding, directing, and character design. I have contributed to various high-profile projects including Netflix features and ongoing TV series for major platforms like Disney India and ZeeQ. My passion lies in crafting compelling stories and leading creative teams to bring animated narratives to life.

Throughout my career, I have worked across different studios and taken on diverse roles from story artist to show director. I thrive in collaborative environments and continually aim to enhance storytelling through animation, design, and direction. I look forward to new opportunities that challenge and expand my creative skills.

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Work Experience

Head of Story at Bidaya Media
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led the story development processes ensuring narrative quality and cohesion for projects under the studio in 2023-24.
Story Artist (Feature - Sneaks) at House of Cool
December 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Worked as a Story Artist contributing to the feature film 'Sneaks' in 2022 by developing storyboards and visual storytelling.
Story Artist (Monsour Series 2D) at Bidaya Media
December 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Created storyboards for the 'Monsour Series 2D' from 2021 to 2022, contributing to the visual development of episodes.
Story Artist (Netflix Feature - Scrooge) at Axis Studio
December 31, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Served as a Story Artist for the Netflix feature 'Scrooge', crafting storyboards and supporting the narrative structure between 2020 and 2021.
Story Artist (Netflix Feature - My Little Pony) at Boulder Media
December 31, 2019 - August 28, 2025
Contributed storyboarding services for the Netflix feature film 'My Little Pony' from 2018 to 2019.
Show Director at Popcorn Animation Studios
December 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Directed the animated TV series 'Oye Golu' currently airing on Disney India with three completed seasons. Co-directed the series 'Pyar Mohabbat Happy Lucky' aired on ZeeQ during this tenure between 2014 and 2022.
Visual Development and Storyboard Director at Teamwork Studios
December 31, 2014 - August 28, 2025
Led visual development and storyboarding for the project 'Indomitable' between 2013 and 2014.
Senior Storyboard Artist at Side FX Studios
December 31, 2013 - August 28, 2025
Worked as a Senior Storyboard Artist on the TV series 'Jules Verne' from 2011 to 2013.
Animator (Traditional 2-D) at Big Animation (Now Reliance Animation)
December 31, 2011 - August 28, 2025
Animated the feature film 'Krishna Aur Kans' and worked on TV series such as 'Little Krishna', 'Pak Pak Pakau', and the 'Shaktimaan' teaser aired on multiple platforms during 2008 to 2011.
Show Director, Story Artist, Character Designer at Animation Dimensions
December 31, 2008 - August 28, 2025
Directed and contributed as Story Artist and Character Designer on various series including 'Mighty Babies', 'Wackypowers', 'Bombay Dogs', and others from 2006 to 2008.

Education

Diploma In Animation Film Making at ZICA / ICAAT (International College Of Animation Arts & Technology)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Diploma In Animation Film Making
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment