I’m Ariful Islam, a senior motion graphics artist and 3D animation director based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. With 25+ years in animation, motion graphics, and creative leadership for global brands, I help teams craft compelling visuals and efficient production pipelines.
As founder and Creative Director of Circle Advertising, I’ve delivered 500+ motion graphics projects for brands like Reckitt Benckiser, Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, Emami BD, Perfetti Van Melle, and Banglalink. I’ve led 25+ mobile app and AR product presentations for Eskayef Pharmaceuticals and Radiant Pharma, and developed the Augmented Reality Children’s Book — the first in Bangladesh — selling 10,000+ copies. I’ve mentored 50+ junior artists who now contribute to IFAD Multiproduct, NTV, and Asiatic JWT. I also directed Bangladesh’s first 48-minute 3D film, The Adventure of Sinbad, and produced 50+ healthcare explainer videos, cutting production time with reusable AE presets.
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This project was my first commercial work experience and a significant milestone in my career. I worked on The Adventure of Montu Mia, which was the first 3D cartoon animated film produced in Bangladesh. The project began in 2001 and was a pioneering effort in South Asia’s 3D animation landscape.
As a junior animator, I joined the team at a time when there was a severe shortage of skilled 3D artists in the region. This presented a unique opportunity for hands-on learning, as I was able to dive directly into production work. My responsibilities included creating 3D models and animating scenes for the film. I used software such as 3D Studio Max and Cuiraslabs Poser to rig and animate the characters, which included the film’s protagonist, Montu Mia, a character designed to resonate with a local audience. This experience was invaluable, allowing me to develop foundational skills in 3D animation, character rigging, and rendering. The project was featured in prominent publications like Prothom Alo and Projonmo.com, highlighting its pioneering status in the country’s emerging digital media industry. I am incredibly proud to have been part of this historic project, which laid the groundwork for future animation efforts in the region.
This project was my first commercial work experience and a significant milestone in my career. I worked on The Adventure of Montu Mia, which was the first 3D cartoon animated film produced in Bangladesh. The project began in 2001 and was a pioneering effort in South Asia’s 3D animation landscape. As a junior animator, I joined the team at a time when there was a severe shortage of skilled 3D artists in the region. This presented a unique opportunity for hands-on learning, as I was able to dive directly into production work. My responsibilities included creating 3D models and animating scenes for the film. I used software such as 3D Studio Max and Cuiraslabs Poser to rig and animate the characters, which included the film’s protagonist, Montu Mia, a character designed to resonate with a local audience. This experience was invaluable, allowing me to develop foundational skills in 3D animation, character rigging, and rendering. The project was featured in prominent publications like Prothom Alo and Projonmo.com, highlighting its pioneering status in the country’s emerging digital media industry. I am incredibly proud to have been part of this historic project, which laid the groundwork for future animation efforts in the region.
Skills: Animation · Video Editing & Compositing · Research and Development (R&D) · 3D Rendering
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