Jhalak Mishra
VFX Producer
Chennai
Summary
Art is where my heart lies, and over the years, I have transformed this passion into a professional craft, blending my artistic skills with the technical expertise required in today’s evolving industry. With many years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of watching the industry grow and adapt, just as I’ve continually developed my own skills to stay ahead of new trends and demands. My strong network of industry professionals and my commitment to constantly updating my knowledge and technical abilities have been key to my success. I pride myself on being not just someone who creates, but someone who ensures that projects are completed with precision and excellence. My objective is to apply my extensive experience, communication skills, and industry insight to contribute to an organization’s goals while fostering mutual growth and achieving its business objectives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
12
12
Years on production experience
Work History
Production Manager
Pixstone Images
01.2025 - Current
- OTT Platform Series (Net-FX): Coordinated and supervised all deliveries, optimizing manpower and ensuring strict adherence to production timelines and budget.
- Thug Life (Tamil Movie): Ensured timely delivery of all project outputs by effectively managing manpower, workflow, and budget constraints throughout the production process.
- International Movies & TV Series: Managed the timely delivery of all project outputs, efficiently overseeing manpower, workflow, and budget constraints across multiple international film and TV series productions.
VFX Producer
NY VFXWAALA
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Dootha Series: Managed the full production cycle from roto to compositing, overseeing client requirements and planning the delivery schedule for this OTT platform series.
- Bhola, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar, and Jawan: Directed the complete production process from roto to compositing, managing client expectations and planning the delivery schedule for these Hindi feature films.
- Ravanasura, Ponniyin Selvan: II, and Soorarai Pottru: Supervised the entire production from roto to compositing, handling client requirements and coordinating the delivery plan for these Telugu feature films.
- IPF TV Series: Managed the full production from roto to compositing, liaising with clients to meet their requirements and planning the delivery schedule for this TV series.
Associate Producer
XENTRIX Studios
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed the entire project for JNS, a 3D animated TV series, from planning and execution to delivery. Coordinated with clients to understand their requirements and addressed artist queries to ensure smooth production.Managed the complete project from laning to exuction and delivery plan, discussing with client their requirment as well as the artist quarry for JNS, a 3D animated TV series.
Producer
TOONZ Animation
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Canterville (3D Animated Movie): Managed the entire project from planning to execution, including client discussions, preparing schedules, and coordinating with key stakeholders and management for this real-time animated feature film.
- Pinocchio and Pirate Academy (TV Series): Oversaw the full production of two 3D animated TV series, managing project planning, client communications, schedule preparation, and collaboration with stakeholders and management.
Senior Production manager
SYMBIOSYS
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Sir Mouse, Lady Bug, Oswaldo, Denver, Golmaal, Shabiyat, Tit Mouse (3D Animated TV Series): Managed the project from resource allocation to final delivery, overseeing client communications, delivery planning, and coordinating cross-departmental teams to ensure smooth project completion.
- Salma’s Big Wish (3D Animated Movie): Managed the full production, including planning, execution, and client discussions, ensuring timely delivery within budget for lighting, rendering, and compositing in this real-time animated feature film.
Post-production manager
GIANTWHEEL ANIMATION
06.2016 - 09.2017
- JET (3D Animated TV Series): Managed client communications, scheduling, and delivery planning, ensuring efficient use of resources with a minimal team of artists and staying within the provided budget for post-production tasks, including lighting, rendering, and compositing.
QC supervisor
ASSEMBLAGE ANIMATION
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Norm of the North and Blinky Bill (Real-time Animated Feature Films, done in Maya 2014): Led the final QC checks with a dedicated QC team, ensuring all assets were error-free before sending them for rendering and compositing—achieving flawless results without the need for retakes.
Production manager
ARTO ANIMATION
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Lebron and Shanku Series (3D Animated TV Series): Managed pre-production and animation, leading a team of animators and asset-building artists to ensure smooth project execution
Character Animator
CREST ANIMATION STUDIOS
11.2000 - 09.2013
- Ribbit (3D Animated Movie, Maya 2011): Lead Animator.
- Octonauts (3D Animated TV Series): Lead Animator.
- Care Bears (3D Animated TV Series): Lead Animator.
- Alpha & Omega (3D Real-Time Animated Movie): Sequence Lead.
- How to Train Your Dragon (3D Animated TV Series): Lead Animator.
- Monster Buster Club (3D Animated TV Series): Animator.
- Casper (3D Animated TV Series): Animator.
- Fruits & Friends (3D Animated TV Series): Animator.
- Arthur (3D Animated TV Series): Animator.
- Get Along Gang (3D Animated TV Series): Animator.
- Pet Aliens (3D Animated TV Series): Animator.
- Jakers (3D Animated TV Series): Animator.
Character Animator
PENTA MEDIA GRAPHICS LIMITED
09.1998 - 09.2001
- Alibaba & 40 Thieves
- Pandavas
- Sinbad Beyond the vail
Education
B.F.A (Bachelor of Fine Arts) - Painting
03.1997
GPA: 78%
Skills
Skilled in effectively resolving challenges and planning to deliver projects on time, even with limited manpower and budget
Interests
Painting (Oil media), Photography, listening to music, Traveling, watching animated movies
Timeline
Production Manager - Pixstone Images
01.2025 - Current
VFX Producer - NY VFXWAALA
02.2023 - 12.2024
Associate Producer - XENTRIX Studios
05.2022 - 02.2023
Producer - TOONZ Animation
04.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Production manager - SYMBIOSYS
10.2017 - 03.2021
Post-production manager - GIANTWHEEL ANIMATION
06.2016 - 09.2017
QC supervisor - ASSEMBLAGE ANIMATION
08.2014 - 04.2016
Production manager - ARTO ANIMATION
10.2013 - 06.2014
Character Animator - CREST ANIMATION STUDIOS
11.2000 - 09.2013
Character Animator - PENTA MEDIA GRAPHICS LIMITED
09.1998 - 09.2001
B.K College of Art and Craft - B.F.A (Bachelor of Fine Arts), Painting
Languages
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
prorates and painting, watching movies
I am a passionate artist with a focus on painting, and I have a deep interest in the world of film and animation. I stay up-to-date with the latest trends and news in the animation industry, as well as global developments, to continuously inspire and inform my creative practice.