Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Projects
Self Evaluation
Timeline
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Manu PK

Trivandrum
Manu PK

Summary

Bringing 20 years of experience across multi-platform studios in 3D animation, supervision, and direction. Classically trained in traditional 2D animation, with deep expertise in high-end 3D animation. Possesses a versatile skill set that blends artistic foundations with strong technical proficiency. Adept at leading creative teams, shaping visual storytelling, and delivering compelling animation across diverse formats and genres.

Overview

21
years of professional experience

Work History

REDEFINE

Head OF CG, Thiruvananthapuram
09.2021 - Current

Job overview

Trivandrum Office – Operations and Animation Supervision.

  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the Trivandrum Office, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation of artists.
  • Supervised animation shows assigned to the location, ensuring quality and adherence to project timelines.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of assigned tasks and maintain workflow efficiency.
  • Actively participated in team projects, demonstrating strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • Quickly adapted to new technologies and software tools to support evolving production workflows.
  • Successfully met tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-demand environment through effective time and resource management.

Xentrix Studios

Animation Director
01.2010 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Worked closely with the creative leadership, and supported all major projects and studio tests. Plays a leading part in Xentrix's creative direction, providing guidance, oversight, and support for the projects going through the Xentrix Trivandrum hub.

Technicolor

Sr Animator
01.2008 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Worked as a senior Animator and plays an important part in all major projects and Animation studio tests for Kung Fu Panda Shrek commercials etc.

DQ Entertainment

Animator
01.2007 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • A successful career change from 2D animation to 3D.

Toonz Animation

2D Animator
01.2004 - 01.2007

Job overview

  • Started career in Animation Industry as a 2D artist, got a great opportunity to learn the basics of traditional animation from professionals.

Education

Toonz Animation India

Diploma from Traditional Animation

IHMCT

Post graduate from Accommodation Operation Management

Kerala University

Bachelor Degree from Botany

Skills

  • Animation supervision
  • 3D animation
  • Storyboard and previz
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Resource management

Projects

Redefine shows

  • Furries , upcoming movie
  • Saving Bikini Bottom – Movie
  • Plankton: The Movie
  • Those About to Die - series
  • The Strangers 2 - movie
  • The Eternaut – Series
  • Dust Bunny, upcoming movie

Xentrix Shows

  • Bilal Movie, Barajoun
  • Roma movie, rainbow
  • Looney Tunes, Ice Age, and Epic-4D rides, WB
  • Beware the Batman series, WB
  • Spider-Man: Ride, Universal Studios
  • Guardians superhero movie
  • Riddly Jones series, BBF
  • Shimmer and Shine series, Nick
  • LEGO: The Simpsons, LEGO
  • Sheriff Callie's Wild West series, Disney

Technicolor shows

  • SHREK commercial, DreamWorks
  • Kung Fu Panda series, Nick

Self Evaluation

Mature and stable personality, good interpersonal relations, good communication and coordination skills, strong sense of responsibility, good team spirit, not afraid of difficulties, dare to meet challenges, for new things to accept the ability to be strong, life and work attitude positive, hope to improve their own continuous progress.

Timeline

Head OF CG, Thiruvananthapuram

REDEFINE
09.2021 - Current

Animation Director

Xentrix Studios
01.2010 - 09.2021

Sr Animator

Technicolor
01.2008 - 01.2010

Animator

DQ Entertainment
01.2007 - 01.2008

2D Animator

Toonz Animation
01.2004 - 01.2007

Toonz Animation India

Diploma from Traditional Animation

IHMCT

Post graduate from Accommodation Operation Management

Kerala University

Bachelor Degree from Botany
Manu PK