I’m Iman Khanchi, an Animation Supervisor, Director, and Animator with 25 years of experience in 3D animation, technical direction, and production workflows. I’ve led teams across character, hair, cloth, rigging, compositing, and end-to-end animation pipelines for both long-form and commercial projects. I work across major 3D and VFX tools—especially Autodesk Maya, Blender, and 3ds Max—and specialize in creating high-quality animation assets and simulations (hair via XGen/HairFarm/Ornatrix, cloth, bones/rigging). I’m currently directing and supervising animation projects, coordinating production planning, and ensuring smooth delivery from pre-production to final output.…

Iman Khanchi

I’m Iman Khanchi, an Animation Supervisor, Director, and Animator with 25 years of experience in 3D animation, technical direction, and production workflows. I’ve led teams across character, hair, cloth, rigging, compositing, and end-to-end animation pipelines for both long-form and commercial projects. I work across major 3D and VFX tools—especially Autodesk Maya, Blender, and 3ds Max—and specialize in creating high-quality animation assets and simulations (hair via XGen/HairFarm/Ornatrix, cloth, bones/rigging). I’m currently directing and supervising animation projects, coordinating production planning, and ensuring smooth delivery from pre-production to final output.…

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I’m Iman Khanchi, an Animation Supervisor, Director, and Animator with 25 years of experience in 3D animation, technical direction, and production workflows. I’ve led teams across character, hair, cloth, rigging, compositing, and end-to-end animation pipelines for both long-form and commercial projects.

I work across major 3D and VFX tools—especially Autodesk Maya, Blender, and 3ds Max—and specialize in creating high-quality animation assets and simulations (hair via XGen/HairFarm/Ornatrix, cloth, bones/rigging). I’m currently directing and supervising animation projects, coordinating production planning, and ensuring smooth delivery from pre-production to final output.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Director (War / Film Project) at Suraj company Bangulur
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Worked on “45 War” (as listed) in collaboration with Suraj company Bangulur. Provided direction/animation supervision as part of the project deliverables.
Director at Suraj Company, Bangalore
January 1, 2026 - Present
45 war project.
Director / Animation Supervisor / Senior Animator at ASOO VFX/Animation
January 1, 2025 - Present
Serving as director, animation supervisor, and senior animator at ASOO VFX/Animation. Includes collaborations with Indian director/actor Srini and cooperation between Phantom FX and ASOO VFX/Animation on feature work.
Director at ASOO VFX/Animation
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directorship with collaboration with Indian director and actor Srini; cooperation between Phantom FX and ASOO VFX/Animation
Director at Taxidermi Movie
January 1, 2025 - Present
Taxidermi movie project.
Director / Collaboration Project Lead at ASOO VFX/Animation / Phantom FX
January 1, 2025 - Present
Collaboration with Indian director and actor Srini; cooperation between Phantom FX and ASOO VFX/Animation.
Director / Animation Supervisor / Senior Animator at ASOO VFX/Animation
January 1, 2025 - Present
Director, Technical Director and Project Supervisor for Animation series ABFA; production responsibilities and senior animation work.
Director, Senior Animator at ASOO VFX/Animation
January 1, 2025 - Present
Director, Animation Supervisor, Senior Animator; collaboration with Srini; Phantom FX collaboration; taxidermi movie (2025).
Director, Animation Supervisor, Senior Animator at Phantom FX (collaboration with ASOO VFX/Animation)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Collaboration between Phantom FX and ASOO VFX/Animation.
Director, Animation Supervisor, Technical Director at ASOO VFX/Animation
January 1, 2025 - Present
Director, Technical Director and Project Supervisor for Animation series ABFA. Production manager for several projects being produced in the studio. Collaboration with Srini in 2025.
Director (3D Show) at BILIBILI STUDIO
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Worked on “DJJY,” a 3D show produced for BILIBILI STUDIO. Provided direction and animation supervision as part of the series production workflow.
Director (3D Show) at OUR IP - Double dot Studio
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Directed/led production of “Zola,” a 3D show produced by OUR IP / Double dot Studio. Supported end-to-end animation direction with technical and pipeline oversight.
Director at Bilibili Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
DJJY – a 3D show for the Bilibili Studio
Director at OUR IP / Double Dot Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
Zola – a 3D show for Our IP
Director / Animation Supervisor at Bilibili Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
DJJY is a 3D show we did for the BILIBILI STUDIO.
Director / Animation Supervisor at OUR IP Double Dot Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
Zola is a 3D show we did for OUR IP Double dot Studio.
Director/Producer at Bilibili Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
DJJY is a 3D show we did for the BILIBILI STUDIO.
Director/Producer at OUR IP Double Dot Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
Zola is a 3D show we did for OUR IP Double dot Studio.
Director (3D Show) at Winsing Studios
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Worked on “2-3 JonnyJetboy,” a 3D show for Winsing Studios (episodic/series production). Supported direction and animation supervision to meet production and quality requirements.
Director at Winsing Studios
January 1, 2021 - Present
JonnyJetboy – 2-3 3D show produced for Winsing Studios
Director / Animation Supervisor at Winsing Studios
January 1, 2021 - Present
JonnyJetboy is a 3D show we did for the Winsing Studios.
Director/Production Manager at Winsing Studios
January 1, 2021 - Present
JonnyJetboy is a 3D show we did for the Winsing Studios.
Director (3D Preschool Show) at Omens Studios
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Worked on “Number Squad,” a 3D preschool show for Omens Studios. Provided animation direction/technical support to match preschool-friendly animation quality and production constraints.
Director at Omens Studios
January 1, 2020 - Present
Number Squad – a 3D preschool show
Director / Production Manager at Omens Studios
January 1, 2020 - Present
Number Squad is a 3D preschool show we did for the Omens Studios.
Director/Production Manager at Omens Studios
January 1, 2020 - Present
Number Squad is a 3D preschool show we did for the Omens Studios.
Animation Director / Director (Series Projects) at Double Dot / Toonz Media
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Directed work on “Hey Buddy,” a 3D show of 92 episodes, co-produced between Double Dot and Toonz Media. Supported production direction and animation supervision for long-running episodic delivery.
Director at Double Dot Studio / Toonz Media
January 1, 2019 - Present
Hey Buddy – 92 Episodes 3D show; co-production between Double Dot and Toonz Media.
Production Manager / Director at Double Dot Studio
January 1, 2019 - Present
Hey Buddy was a 92 Episodes 3D show which was a co-production between Double Dot and Toonz Media.
Director/Producer at Double Dot Studio (Hey Buddy)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Hey Buddy was a 92 Episodes 3D show which was a co-production between Double Dot and Toonz Media.
Director (Head of Animation / Technical Director / Project Supervisor, Production Manager) at Double dot Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Served as Head of Animation and director, handling animation supervision and technical direction. Acts as project supervisor and production manager for multiple projects, including oversight of animation quality, pipeline workflows, and team coordination.
Head of Animation / Director at Double Dot Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Head of animation, Director, Animation Supervisor, Technical Director And Project Supervisor for Animation. Production manager for several projects being produced in the studio.
Head of Animation; Director; Animation Supervisor; Technical Director; Project Supervisor at Double Dot Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Head of animation, Director, Animation Supervisor, Technical Director and Project Supervisor for Animation. Production manager for several projects being produced in the studio.
Director at Double dot Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Head of animation, Director, Animation Supervisor, Technical Director And Project Supervisor for Animation. Production manager for several projects being produced in the studio.
Head of Animation, Director, Animation Supervisor, Technical Director at Double Dot Studio
January 1, 2018 - Present
Head of animation, Director, Animation Supervisor, Technical Director and Project Supervisor for Animation. Production manager for several projects being produced in the studio.
Director (Technical Director, Project Supervisor, Production Manager) at Ifa Tasvir Arya
January 1, 2017 - Present
Directs and supervises animation series ABFA as director, technical director, and project supervisor. Also manages production for multiple studio projects to support planning, delivery, and quality control across animation outputs.
Director, Technical Director at Ifa Tasvir Arya
January 1, 2017 - Present
Director, Technical Director and Project Supervisor for Animation series ABFA. Production manager for several projects being produced in the studio.
Director at Ifa Tasvir Arya
January 1, 2017 - Present
Director, Technical Director And Project Supervisor for Animation series ABFA. Production manager for several projects being produced in the studio.
Director, Production Manager at Ifa Tasvir Arya
January 1, 2017 - Present
Director, Technical Director and Project Supervisor for Animation series ABFA. Production manager for several projects being produced in the studio.
Director / Animation Studio Founder (Director, Technical Director, Animation Supervisor) at Rezwan Studio
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Built and initiated a 3D animation studio. Served as director/technical director/animation supervisor/animator/rigger and production planner; set up hair workflows for a long animation movie and multiple short and long series.
Freelance Technical Director at Nasl Andishe Sabz
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Delivered freelance technical direction and animation supervision for short animation series. Supported animation quality through technical oversight of assets, rigging needs, and production workflow requirements.
Technical Director at Nasl Andishe Sabz (Freelance)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Technical Director, Animation Supervisor and Animator for short Animation series.
Director, Technical Director, Animation Supervisor, Animator, Rigger, Production Planner at Rezwan Studio
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Building and starting their 3D animation studio. Hair setup for a long Animation movie and several short and long Animation series.
Director at Rezwan Studio
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Building and starting their 3D animation studio. Director, Technical Director, Animation Supervisor, Animator, Rigger, Production Planner And Hair setup for a long Animation movie and several short and long Animation series.
Technical Director at Nasl Andishe Sabz
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Technical Director, Animation Supervisor and Animator for short Animation series.
Director, Animation Supervisor, Technical Director, Rigger, Hair Setup and Production Planner at Rezwan Studio
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Building and starting their 3D animation studio. Director, Technical Director, Animation Supervisor, Animator, Rigger and Hair setup for a long Animation movie and several short and long Animation series.
Technical Director, Animation Supervisor and Animator at Nasl Andishe Sabz
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Technical Director, Animation Supervisor and Animator for short Animation series.
Animation Supervisor and Technical Director at Mabna
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Animation Supervisor, Technical Director, Director, Animator, Rigger and Hair setup for series and Commercial Animations.
Animation Supervisor and Technical Director (Production Manager) at Negah Ayande Association (advertising)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Oversaw animation and technical execution for more than 200 minutes of short, long, and commercial animations. Managed production responsibilities while delivering technical support for animation, rigging, cloth/hair workflows, and production planning.
Animation Supervisor and Technical Director at Negah Ayande Association of advertising
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Animation Supervisor, Technical Director, Animator, Rigger, Cloth, Hair and Production Manager for more than 200 minutes of short, long and Commercial Animations.
Animation Supervisor and Technical Director at Roozgar Torfeh Art & Culture Institution
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Animation Supervisor, Director, Animator, Rigger, Technical Director, Hair and Compositor for several short Series and 3D Commercials.
Teacher at Hoze Honari Art and Cultural Academy
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Mentored pursuers of Animation in several fields of 3D such as poly modelling, Animate, Lighting and General.
Part time Technical Director at Abnos Films
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Technical Director, Animation Supervisor and Animator for Colored Pencils Animation Series.
Technical Director at Abnos Films
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Technical Director, Animation Supervisor and Animator for Colored Pencils Animation Series.
Part-time Technical Director at Abnos Films
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Technical Director, Animation Supervisor and Animator for Colored Pencils Animation Series.
Animation Supervisor and Technical Director at Art Institute of Hoor
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2007
Animation Supervisor, Modeler, Animator, Rigger, Technical Director, Cloth, Hair and Compositor for several short and long Animations over the years.
3D Generalist at Saba Animation Institute
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting and Rendering for Animated movie of Fasl ha-e rooh.

Education

Diploma in Mathematics at Razi High School
January 1, 1997 - February 24, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Shomal University of Amol
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Diploma in Mathematics at Razi High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Shomal University of Amol
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Diploma at Razi High School
January 1, 1997 - May 7, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Shomal University of Amol
January 1, 2002 - May 7, 2026
Diploma in Mathematics at Razi High School
January 1, 1997 - June 15, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Shomal University of Amol
January 1, 2002 - June 15, 2026
Diploma in mathematics at Razi high school
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Bachelor’s degree in Computer science at Shomal University of Amol
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002

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Industry Experience

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