About Me
Passionate Animator | Storyteller Extraordinaire | Bringing Dreams to Life
In the realm of animation, where pixels meet imagination, I've spent over a decade refining my craft. But it's more than just creating characters; it's about weaving intricate narratives and breathing life into dreams.
Over the past twelve years, I've immersed myself in the world of animation, constantly seeking to push the boundaries of what's possible. From my humble beginnings to where I stand today, each project has been a testament to my unwavering passion for storytelling.
Keyframe Animation, Motion Capture, Ziva simulation these are not just tools of the trade for me; they're the brushes with which I paint my stories. With each stroke, I strive for perfection, blending technical prowess with creative vision to craft immersive worlds that captivate audiences.
Whether it's the adrenaline rush of heart-pounding adventures or the heartwarming embrace of tales untold, I've traversed a diverse landscape of genres and styles. From blockbuster films to intimate character-driven narratives, I've lent my expertise to projects of all scales and scopes.
Among my proudest achievements is the opportunity to contribute to an upcoming Disney movie, where I had the privilege of bringing beloved characters to life. The experience was not just a career milestone but a testament to the power of storytelling to inspire and enchant.
But my journey doesn't end with Disney; it's just the beginning. I've also had the honor of leading teams to VFX glory, where I've nurtured talent, fostered innovation, and spearheaded projects that push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
So, whether you're a fellow animator, a storyteller at heart, or simply someone who believes in the power of dreams, I invite you to join me on this journey. Together, let's connect, collaborate, and embark on our next blockbuster adventure. Because in the world of animation, dreams are not just imagined; they're brought to life.
Portfolio
Animation Demoreel 2025
Resume
“Believe in your character. Animate with sincerity.” - Glen Keane
Sumary
Lalit Salunke
Proficient animator with 12 years of experience in CG and VFX animation. Strive in leading large teams and making deadlines ahead of project due dates
- London, United Kingdom.
- salunkel@lalitsalunke.com
Education
Animal Fight Workshop
Monster Emporium (Online Course)
Master in Business Administration (Marketing)
North East Frontier Technical University
Bachelor of Arts (English)
North East Frontier Technical University
Animation & VFX
Frameboxx Animation and VFX, Nashik, India.
Higher Secondary Education
RNC Arts, JDB Commerce & NSC Science College, Nashik, India.
Licenses & Certifications
Learining Python
Issue Date: May 2020
Issuing Organization: Linkedin
Project Management Foundations
Issue Date: May 2020
Issuing Organization: Linkedin
Professional Experience
Fire Without Smoke, London, England.
2025 - 2025
Senior Animator
Games Cutscene
MPC Film, London, England.
2022 - 2024
Artist Animator
Feature Films
- Mufasa: The Lion King
- Bardo:False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths
- Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Dneg - ReDefine, Mumbai, India.
2021 - 2022
Senior Animator
Feature Films
- RRR
- Knights of Zodiac
- Kung fury 2
- BRAHMĀSTRA
The Mill (Advertisement), Bangalore, India.
2019 - 2021
Senior Animator
Gaming Cinematic Trailers
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- Ralph Lauren Christmas 2020
- Khruangbin
- Dell Optimizer
- Direct Line: Bumblebee
- American Family Insurance: Fun Ride
- Sky F1: Formula 1 2020
- Three: 5G Future
- Bring On Tomorrow Ford
- OREO Christmas
- Doritos|Flat Matthew
- Kia.
Prana Studios Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai, India.
2016 - 2019
Lead Animator
- Magic Glaze
- Panda land
- Snow queen.
- Manikarnika
- Total Dhamaal
- Wish.
- Goldmedal Electricals
- Cadbury Dairy Milk
- Cadbury Dairy Milk Lickables
- Britannia Winkin Cow Thickshakes
- Emami Double Bull Cement
- The Stinky & Dirty Show.
Ride Show
Feature Film
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Episodic
Vertex Volt, Mumbai, India.
2015 - 2016
Animator
Episodic
- Siya ke ram.
Astitva Productions, Nashik, India.
2014 - 2015
Co-Founder
- Comprehended in-depth knowledge of Client's requirement, Pipeline importance, budget management and many other factors like team management by investing time, talent, and money in building my firm.
Maya Digital Studios, Mumbai, India.
2012 - 2014
Junior Animator
- Worked on International and In-House animated TV series.
Skills
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Animation
From past 12 years I have been animating various Creature and Characters in versatile animation styles. Putting the required feeling in the shots is my main core. Style of animation required in Features Films, Advertisement and Ride shows, are my expertises.
Rigging
I have in-depth knowledge of advance rigging. This always helps me in technical challenges while animating and understanding in how the creature or even complex character’s rig work fundamentally.
Python Scripting
Basic knowledge of python scripting is another side interest of mine. I have developed different scripts for personal use and I still work on developing new scripts to be used universally.
Daniel Blacker
Animation Supervisor at Moving Picture Company
I had the pleasure of supervising Lalit spanning a duration of more than 2 years, across all stages of production, from previs, virtual production, pre-production and final animation. Lalit maintained a consistent improvement in his abilities across multiple aspects of the work we undertook. This building of skills has allowed me to assign more complex animation tasks to Lalit, with the confidence from myself and the client that he will deliver great looking results to schedule. Lalit's skills as an animator are matched by his enthusiasm and engaement, both in smaller groups and in direct interactions with clients - he is an asset to any animation team and I am happy to pass on my recommendation.
Benjamin De La Riva
Creative Engineer at Fire Without Smoke
Working with Lalit has been a brilliant experience with the only negative being that we couldn’t keep him on the project for longer. Lalit joined the team at a point when the project was at its apex and needed a cool, calm head. It took him a little while to adapt to the style of animation, but we had scheduled for this as it’s a challenging IP to animate. Once onboarded Lalit rose to the challenge with flying colours. He was able to take scenes and bring the previz’s life from blocking to splining at a proficient pace. It wasn’t long before Lalit began to expand his responsibilities, advising on pipeline, helping question pipelines, taking on responsibilities with the juniors and working incredibly well with the Cinematographers. He’s always got great ideas and communicates well. Lalit is also great with feedback work efficiently to get examples out before driving forward with the creative vision. All in all I would happily recommend Lalit as a brilliant addition to any team.
Oscar Burgos
Lead Animator at Moving Picture Company
I had the pleasure to have Lalit on my team as an Animator for around two years on Mufasa, and he was an absolute asset to the team. His performance animation skills stood out early on, earning him more senior shots and greater responsibility. I loved working with him his work was amazing, and he’s the kind of person who makes your job easier and more enjoyable taking the notes always with a kind attitude. Always easygoing, solution oriented, and proactive in proposing ideas. His strong communication with supervisors and the animation director allowed him to take on increasingly complex shots. I’d gladly work with him again. He’s skilled, reliable, and his personality fits easily in any team. Any company would be lucky to have him.
Amogh Vaidya
Deputy Head of CG at Redefine
A complete professional who is extremely passionate about his work. Has a good understanding of Animation basics & works to enhance his scene to convey the story element. Has a good eye for details & a solid amount of technical knowledge. Adopting to various styles makes him versatile. He Will be an asset for any company.
Anjali Mishra
Technical Animator at Framestore
Lalit is a motivated, forward-thinking as well as brilliant Sr. Animator who has lots of knowledge in his field. He is proactive, energetic and perfectly organised and Detail-oriented team player. Ambitious and independent expert. He denotes a lot of analytical capability and willingness for both his personal & professional development. He is an asset to any organization. His quality to provide variety animation to the clients and within the deadlines is very impressive. He is also a great help to an organisation where his colleagues can learn the quick precise ways to achieve quality in less time. His personal experience and hard work can always be seen in his shots and also the project he leads. Apart from work, his respectful behaviour and professionalism at work comforts everyone around at each level. I have seen him balancing the situations where he needed to be strict and where to provide help from every possible ways. Which is a key personality of any leader or an idol member of an organisation. It was really a pleasure working with him.
Kalpesh Patel
Animation Lead at The Mill
Lalit Salunke is extremely talented Animator who holds multiple skills creative as well as technical. He always takes challenge to resolve the creative or technical problems with his own interest to help the team. He is always eager to know and learn new things related work. He is great team player and good person who maintain good relation with everyone.
Anthony D'Souza
VFX Supervisor at Untold Studios
Lalit is just brilliant to work with. Had the pleasure of working with him in The Mill as well as Prana studios and always felt reassured when you know he is assigned to your projects as he is always delivering his job before time and regularly doing more than was expected from him. Always eager to learn, pick up more challenging work and a good team player he is a valuable addition to any team.
Madhur Pole
Animation Director at 88 Pictures
I strongly recommend Lalit as he is one of the very talented artists I had the pleasure of working with. He is very efficient, professional, technically very strong and has an urge to keep learning new things and improve his craft. I have seen an immense growth in his work and is more than capable of handling a team and a project if needed, like he has done in the past for me. Lalit's understands the work requirement thoroughly and plans his work really well. Having him in the team always helps the supervisor to stay on top of things as he is really responsible and owns the shot/show. Would love to work with Lalit again.
Jay Shah
Associate Operations Manager at Redchillies.Vfx
Lalit is an extremely talented, good listener and a professional animator. He has great skill set & instincts. His attention to the details for both the techical & practical animation performace stands out from the rest of the crew. He has a great leadership skills who always seek to understand the nature of the show & communicates the directos vision to the team efficiently. He is known for punctuality, dedication, technicalilites & earns respect from the team. He is very entertaining & I look forward to working with him again in the future. I strongly recommend & rely on him to bring a character to life & make it entertaining. Keep up the great work, Lalit :)
Nivedita Acharya
Freelance Animator
Lalit and I worked together in Prana Studios in the Animation Team. There are a lot of qualities that set him apart. His indepth techincal knowledge, attention to detail in the shots he works on, his curiosity to always learn more animation knowledge, techniques and skill to add to his efficiency and quality of work, the responsibility he depicts towards his work, leadership qualities, his dedication and speed to name a few. Lalit gives his 100% in all tasks and is always ready to take on more than his share. He is always fun to be around and participates in cultural activities with full zeal as well. It was great pleasure working with him and I would strongly recommend him to any Animation team without a doubt.