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Ms. Shelly Page
Originally trained in the UK as an illustrator, Shelley has been working in the field of Feature Animation since 1986. Since joining DreamWorks Animation as co-head of Artist Development on its creation in 1995, Shelley has worked in many areas of feature animation production. Her current projects include building relationships with animation schools worldwide and sourcing new talent for future projects. Shelley’s film credits include: ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit?’,‘The Prince Of Egypt’,’Antz’, ‘Shrek’,‘Shark Tale’, ‘Shrek 2’, ‘Madagascar’, ‘Over the Hedge’and ‘Shrek the Third. Current DreamWorks projects include ‘Bee Movie’, ‘Kung Fu Panda’ and ‘Monsters vs Aliens’. Shelley has a particular interest in student animation and hosts student events at all the major European animation festivals.
She sits on the graduation juries of leading animation schools Les Gobelins and Supinfocom in France and on the advisory boards and selection juries of many international animation festivals including: Annecy (France), Imagina (Monte Carlo), FMX (Stuttgart), Encounters (UK), Siggraph 2007, Animex (UK), SAND (UK) and 24FPS (India). Currently she is also an external examiner for the animation bachelor Degree at the University of Dundee, Ballyfermot College Dublin and the Animation Workshop in Denmark
Mr. Sanjot Sonalkar
With experience for 13 years in the field, Sanjot started out in the field of CG and then moved on to Visual Effects for TV commercials and features. Sanjot comes with a background of about 5 years of CG and 8 years of Visual Effects experience. He has worked on innumerable commercials, broadcast design and packaging, and feature films. He has worked for companies like CMM studios, Star TV, Prime Focus and many such more. Sanjot currently is the Creative Director at Pixion Studios and also the Lead VFX Supervisor for entire Pixion studios.
Mr. Chietan Jain
A B.Sc. by education, Chietan is a technology enthusiast and businessman. Chietan has developed software for various business processes, assisted in software products architecting, design & development, business development, consulting on BPR and network design and deployment for clients. In 2002 Chietan setup and managed FTIL’s Singapore operations, business development and technology partner development in the ASEAN. Associated with MAAC as business partner for Annanagar, Chennai since 2005, he has keen interest in and knowledge of computers and data networking technologies and IT assisted business process reengineering.
Kireet Khurana
Kireet is a High- Honours graduate from Sheridan College, Canada considered to be the finest animation college and home to many Oscar winning animators. He has also won 5 President's National Awards and 2 International Awards for his animation films. He is also the Director for the upcoming 3D Animation – Live Action feature film “Toonpur Ka Superhero”.
Robin King
In 1980, Robin King started the Computer Animation Program which is a graduate level, eight month program and the first of its kind in Canada. This program has pioneered the development of teaching methods for artists, designers and animators using computer technology for animation and graphics production. Because of the program's early start and the high quality of the graduates, many now have senior positions in animation companies around the world.
In addition to reinforcing the critical skills of traditional animation, students are well grounded in character design, motion and animation dynamics, and creative concept development. King has worked with global institutes like Sheridan College, University of Waterloo – Canada and Royal Military College of Science – England. |
I joined MAAC and gained a great amount of knowledge that has made me technically sound. Being a part of 24FPS was a great opportunity for me and the exposure gave insights on the animation production pipeline.
Maninder Kang Singh , Compositor
Paprikaas
I would like to thank my instructors for providing me the best training and a great platform for placements. The faculties at MAAC are experts in their respective fields and very cooperative. It’s only because of MAAC that I am here today.
Chavvi Sharma , Animator
Maya Entertainment Limited
If you want to learn Visual Effects or 3D Animation in India, you have to be in MAAC. Faculties here focus on getting your basics clear rather than spoon feeding you. All the faculties who trained me were awesome.
Kunal Chindarkar , Compositor
Rhythm & Hues
MAAC Rocks! Currently, I am with ‘Prime Focus VFX’. All credit goes to MAAC and the faculties for giving proper direction and support which has boosted my confidence. They helped me to become an integral part of this industry.
Shweta Patil , Roto Artist
Prime Focus
MAAC has the best faculty & placements. Today I am placed at the best VFX studio & all credit goes to my faculties. I recommend this great institution of hope & opportunities to students who want to be in this field.
Ipsita Guha , Roto, Paint & Cleanup Artist
Prime Focus
Hard work is the road to success. Millions work hard but don’t succeed. Right guidance in life is needed to achieve great heights. At MAAC you receive the guidance and direction to attain success in the animation world.
Ishan Aneja , 3D Artist
Pixion
MAAC is a nice place to learn animation from scratch. The knowledge one gains here is awesome. MAAC rocks as they have a great team. Keep up the good work.
Shruti Banta , Compositor
Pixion
MAAC is the best platform to get oneself established in this industry. Best faculties and a great campus recruitment cell. Learning here is no less than enjoying.
Tanu Gupta , Texturing Artist
Paprikaas Studio, Bangalore
The platform which MAAC is providing as far as placements are concerned is the best part. The excellent workshops and seminars have been very helpful. All the trainers and staff were Cooperative.
Mukul Uppal , 3d Animator
DQ Entertainment ltd., Hyderabad.
Its been a couple of years and now I’m at the helm of the 3d world .I would like to thank my instructors for providing me the best training and for a great platform for placements.
Ravi Nepalia , Lighting Artist
Paprikaas Studio, Bangalore
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