Hi, I’m Chandni Soni, a Creative 3D Animation & VFX artist with experience in stop-motion, character animation, and video editing. I’m passionate about bringing stories to life through modeling, rigging, and motion graphics. I’m currently pursuing an MFA in 3D Animation & VFX at NYFA and seeking an internship to expand my industry experience. Based in Burbank, CA.

Chandni Soni

Hi, I’m Chandni Soni, a Creative 3D Animation & VFX artist with experience in stop-motion, character animation, and video editing. I’m passionate about bringing stories to life through modeling, rigging, and motion graphics. I’m currently pursuing an MFA in 3D Animation & VFX at NYFA and seeking an internship to expand my industry experience. Based in Burbank, CA.

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Hi, I’m Chandni Soni, a Creative 3D Animation & VFX artist with experience in stop-motion, character animation, and video editing. I’m passionate about bringing stories to life through modeling, rigging, and motion graphics.

I’m currently pursuing an MFA in 3D Animation & VFX at NYFA and seeking an internship to expand my industry experience. Based in Burbank, CA.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director & Animator at Built Different (short film)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed and animated Built Different, a stop-motion short film using Dragonframe, After Effects, and Premiere Pro. Developed a character animation showreel, showcasing acting, movement, and lip-sync performance (Autodesk Maya). Created 3D assets including modeling, texturing, and rigging for original characters and props (Maya, Photoshop, Substance Painter). Produced animated ad campaigns for digital platforms (After Effects, Illustrator). Edited multi-camera footage into polished promotional videos (Premiere Pro, After Effects).
Video Editor at Freelance / NYFA Portfolio
August 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Edited multi-camera footage into polished promotional videos (Premiere Pro, After Effects). Produced animated ad campaigns for digital platforms (After Effects, Illustrator). Edited and color-corrected raw video content to professional standards. Collaborated with design and marketing teams to maintain brand consistency across projects.
3D Artist / Character Artist at Freelance Projects
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Created 3D assets including modeling, texturing, and rigging for original characters and props (Maya, Photoshop, Substance Painter). Developed a character animation showreel, showcasing acting, movement, and lip-sync performance.

Education

MFA in 3D Animation & VFX at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2025 - January 10, 2026
B.S. in Animation & VFX at Gujarat University, India
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment