I am a highly skilled and creative animation professional with over 25 years of experience leading and managing animation teams. My expertise lies in driving artistic vision, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional animated content. I've had the privilege of contributing to DreamWorks shorts like “Shrek” and “Madagascar,” and directing animation on projects with top studios such as Disney and DreamWorks. My passion is to bring stories to life by guiding talented teams to create engaging, high-quality animations. I've been involved in a variety of projects ranging from regional feature films to globally recognized shows like Disney Junior's Eureka and LEGO TV series. I enjoy mentoring artists, developing animation styles, and working closely with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines without compromising creativity or quality.

Vinod Lanjewar

I am a highly skilled and creative animation professional with over 25 years of experience leading and managing animation teams. My expertise lies in driving artistic vision, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional animated content. I've had the privilege of contributing to DreamWorks shorts like “Shrek” and “Madagascar,” and directing animation on projects with top studios such as Disney and DreamWorks. My passion is to bring stories to life by guiding talented teams to create engaging, high-quality animations. I've been involved in a variety of projects ranging from regional feature films to globally recognized shows like Disney Junior's Eureka and LEGO TV series. I enjoy mentoring artists, developing animation styles, and working closely with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines without compromising creativity or quality.

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I am a highly skilled and creative animation professional with over 25 years of experience leading and managing animation teams. My expertise lies in driving artistic vision, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional animated content. I’ve had the privilege of contributing to DreamWorks shorts like “Shrek” and “Madagascar,” and directing animation on projects with top studios such as Disney and DreamWorks.

My passion is to bring stories to life by guiding talented teams to create engaging, high-quality animations. I’ve been involved in a variety of projects ranging from regional feature films to globally recognized shows like Disney Junior’s Eureka and LEGO TV series. I enjoy mentoring artists, developing animation styles, and working closely with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines without compromising creativity or quality.

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Work Experience

Animation Director at BRUMHA STUDIOS. Mumbai, India
June 1, 2023 - Present
As an Animation Director at Brumha Studios and on major projects for studios like Disney and DreamWorks, I bring stories to life by guiding teams of animators to create engaging and high-quality visuals. I oversee the entire animation process, ensuring alignment with the creative vision, providing direction, feedback, and mentorship to animators to refine their skills and deliver top-quality work. I balance creativity with efficiency to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Animation Director at ICON CREATIVE STUDIO, Vancouver, Canada
May 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Led and supervised a dynamic team of animators for Disney Junior’s Firebuds 2, overseeing animation production including layouts and CFX, adhering to high-quality standards. Collaborated with show directors, producers and artists to define artistic vision. Managed scheduling, resource allocation, team assignments, recruitment, mentoring, and quality control to ensure project goals were met successfully.
Animation Director at BROWN BAG FILMS, Dublin, Ireland
November 30, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Key contributor on Disney Junior’s Eureka as Animation Director. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve cohesive animation style. Monitored overseas teams to maintain high standards, ensured no continuity errors, provided feedback to enhance acting and animation quality, created expression sheets, and supported animators in developing cycles and facial libraries to meet show standards.
Director|Animation Director at BRUMHA STUDIOS. Mumbai, India
January 31, 2021 - July 31, 2025
Founded and led BRUMHA STUDIOS, spearheading development of a cutting-edge facility for feature film production. Directed the Punjabi feature film 'Dastaan-e-Miri Piri' overseeing all production phases, greenlighting preproduction and production, ensuring quality and alignment with artistic vision. Served as Creative Head for outsourced projects, providing creative guidance, feedback, and quality oversight, managing collaborations to deliver high-quality, innovative animation work.
Animation Supervisor at PRIME FOCUS WORLD, Mumbai, India
June 30, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Supervised animation on LEGO Friends: Girlz 4 Life and LEGO: Nexo Knights TV show episodes. Revitalized stalled projects to deliver high quality animation within tight deadlines, collaborated with directors to establish style and vision, and led teams to produce work that met creative and technical standards under pressure.
Consultant Animation Supervisor at Mumbai, India
October 31, 2014 - July 31, 2025
Provided consulting and supervision to animation teams on various projects, ensuring quality and adherence to creative vision.
Animation Supervisor (VFX) at PIXION MEDIA PVT. LTD. Mumbai, India
April 30, 2012 - July 31, 2025
Managed animation team and supervised animation quality for feature film Krish 3, ensuring high standards and project requirements were met.
Character Animator at DREAMWORKS ANIMATION, Bangalore, India
December 31, 2011 - July 31, 2025
Contributed to DreamWorks short films including Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos, Madly Madagascar, Scared Shrekless, and Donkey’s Caroling Christmas–tacular by animating characters and sequences with passion and precision in a collaborative environment.
Animation Supervisor at PRANA STUDIOS, Mumbai, India
August 31, 2009 - July 31, 2025
Led animation for multiple feature films including Disney’s Tinkerbell and its sequel, managing the entire animation process and ensuring top quality output in collaboration with Walt Disney and Jim Henson Company.
Lead Animator at CREST ANIMATION STUDIOS, Mumbai, India
June 30, 2005 - July 31, 2025
Refined skills as a 3D animator, contributed to projects such as Pet Aliens and Bratz, and advanced character performance animation and storytelling techniques.
CG Animator at JADOOWORKS PVT LTD, Bangalore, India
December 31, 2003 - July 31, 2025
Initiated career in 3D animation working on projects including Disney Toon Studios’ Higgly Town Heroes, learning rigging, keyframe animation and visual effects.
2D Animator at TOONZ ANIMATION, Trivandrum, India
February 28, 2003 - July 31, 2025
Worked as a 2D animator on several animation projects for international clients such as John Cary Films, Rainbow Studios, and others, contributing significantly to studio’s portfolio and selected for key projects.
2D Animator at RM-USL ( UTV). Mumbai, India
May 31, 1999 - July 31, 2025
Developed foundational skills as a 2D animator and contributed to the production of Bad Dog animation project.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at Nagpur University, Nagpur, India
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997

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Industry Experience

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

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