ANILKUMAR S.R.

Experienced Art Director, Concept Artist, and Matte Painter with 26+ years in animation, CG films, and immersive media across pre-production and production, specializing in visual storytelling and creative leadership on global entertainment and tech-driven projects.

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9+ years at DreamWorks Animation as Senior Matte Painter, creating photo-realistic and stylized environments, concept art, and color keys, and Lead Concept & Color Key Artist for Marvel Studios’ Wolverine and the X-Men. Also worked with Toonz Animation India, Zebu Animation Studios, Mikros Animation, and as Co-Founder & Creative Director (ART/VFX) at Guruchandrika Studios, along with freelance work.

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Core strengths: Creative Direction, Matte Painting, Concept Art, Color Keys, Production & Set Design, Illustration, and Visual Development.

Recent works include Art Directing The Canterville Ghost (2023) and Pierre the Pigeon Hawk (2026). Currently Studio Art Director at WongDoody (Infosys), leading the India Immersive Experience / Mediaverse division across VFX, CGI, animation, AI-driven visuals, and experiential design.