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Bhupesh Bharbat

Sydney,New South Wales

Summary

Creative and self-motivated seasoned artist with 17 years of extensive experience in Animation and VFX across various mediums, including feature films, ride films, animated DVDs, and television series. Proven track record of delivering high-quality work and exceeding client expectations. Proficient in industry-standard software and techniques used to bring creative visions to life. Demonstrates strong leadership and teamwork skills, with a passion for mentoring and inspiring others.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Animator

Industrial Light & Magic
Sydney, NSW
08.2024 - Current
  • Working on high-quality projects and heavy creature animation shows within the ILM pipeline.
  • Shooting multiple reference videos, blocking animation shots, and delivering final clean passes.
  • Attending daily reviews and taking brief direction from the Animation Supervisor.
  • Planning shots effectively and contributing creative input during dailies.

Senior Animator

Rising Sun Pictures
Adelaide, South Australia
03.2023 - 07.2024

As a senior animator, my primary responsibilities included managing complex shots, enhancing their quality, and presenting them to leads and supervisors for review. Additionally, I supported and mentored other team members, offering guidance and assistance as necessary to ensure project success. I was also given the opportunity to lead a show, overseeing a team of eight members, reviewing shots, and directly presenting them to the VFX supervisor for final upload.

Projects: Knuckles, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Loki season 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and RAA Insurance(Commercial).

Animation Lead

MPC Film
Adelaide, South Australia
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Led a team of animators in producing high-quality animations, ensuring adherence to project timelines, and creative direction.
  • Maintained clear communication across the team and departments, effectively addressing artistic challenges, and adapting to changes in production and scheduling.
  • Interpreted and implemented directives from the Animation Supervisor to align with the project vision and goals.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure cohesive integration of animation with broader production elements.
  • Provided mentorship and support to junior animators, fostering skill development, and team cohesion.
  • Supervised the team’s output to determine both aesthetic and technical solutions for animation challenges.
  • Performed hands-on shot work to establish the desired visual style and quality benchmarks.
  • Supplied reference materials when needed to aid in maintaining consistent visual and technical standards.

Projects: Strays, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Animation Lead

MPC Film
Bangalore, India
12.2021 - 06.2022

Same duties as above.

Projects: Transformers: Rise of the Beast, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Pinocchio

Key Animator

MPC Film
Bangalore, India
11.2020 - 12.2021

As a key animator, my role involved creating and animating characters, props, and environments using industry-standard software. I collaborated closely with team members to ensure the project's creative vision was executed effectively. In addition to my animation responsibilities, I provided guidance and mentorship to junior animators, supporting their growth and development within the team. I addressed technical challenges as they arose, working alongside my team to find solutions. Lastly, I collaborated with other departments to address the necessary fixes for the final version of the project.

Project: Prehistoric planet (Previz)

Animator

Mill Film
Adelaide, South Australia
06.2019 - 12.2019

In my role as an animator, I have performed a range of duties, including creating and animating characters, props, and environments, using animation software. Collaborating closely with team members, I executed the project's creative vision by following animatics. Meeting project deadlines and delivering high-quality work were key priorities. Providing and receiving feedback during review sessions, effectively communicating with team members, and collaborating for seamless integration of animations were also part of my responsibilities.

Project - Cats

Animation Lead

88 Pictures
Mumbai, India
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • Reviewing the team's shots prior to the final approval from the supervisor
  • Interaction and communication with the client for brief and corrections
  • Helping the team to meet the required quality
  • Creating smackers for animation reference

Projects: DreamWorks - Dragons, 3BELOW

Senior Animator

Polygon Pictures Inc. (SAPPI)
Malaysia
07.2017 - 04.2018

Projects: Star Wars Resistance, Project LayereD (Gameshow)

Client: Lucasfilm and Disney, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. JAPAN

Senior Animator

88 Pictures
Mumbai, India
07.2016 - 06.2017

Project: DreamWorks - Troll Hunters

Senior Animator

Assemblage Entertainment
Mumbai, India
01.2016 - 07.2016

Projects: DreamWorks - Troll Hunters, Barbie

Animator

Technicolor India
Bangalore, India
12.2013 - 01.2016

Project: Alvin And The Chipmunk

Animator

Xentrix Studios
Bangalore, India
09.2010 - 12.2013
  • Created high-quality animations for characters, props, and environments using various techniques and software.
  • Collaborate with directors, supervisors, and team members to execute the project's creative vision.
  • Ensure project deadlines are met while maintaining high-quality work.
  • Receive constructive feedback to refine animations.
  • Collaborate with other departments to integrate animations seamlessly into the final product.

Projects:

a) Beware The Batman (WB) (TV Series) b) Amazing Spider-Man ( Marvel) ( ride film) c) Avengers ( Marvel) ( ride film) d) Gladiatore di Roma(feature film) e)Utah, Polygon Pictures (Slot Machine game) f)Care Bears (Moonscoop For American Greetings) (TV Series)) g)Everything’s Rosie (Season 02) (TV Series)

Animator

Alchemi Animation
Nagpur, India
07.2009 - 08.2010

Assisted in creating animations under senior guidance, followed project timelines and workflows, collaborated with team members, incorporated feedback to refine animations, participated in meetings for skill enhancement, and adapted to new techniques and software tools.

Project: Kukuch-Koo

Jr. Animator

Maya Entertainment
Mumbai, India
07.2007 - 07.2009

Supported senior team members in animation creation, adhered to project timelines and workflows, collaborated with colleagues and departments, refined animations based on feedback, contributed ideas in meetings, and adapted to new techniques and software tools as a new animator.

Projects: Ramayan The Epic (Feature Film),Noddy ( TV Series ), Everything’s, Rosie (Season 01) (TV Series), Google (Theme), Crying Girl, Tronjee

Education

Certificate in Animation -

MAAC
Mumbai, India

Higher Secondary Certificate - Commerce

Harihar Mahavidyalay
India, Nagpur

Skills

  • Maya
  • 3ds Max
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • After Effects
  • Linux and Windows
  • Lighting (basic)
  • Modeling (basic)
  • Character animation
  • Creature animation
  • Team leadership
  • Shot planning
  • Technical troubleshooting

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhupesh-bharbat-43020a21/

Showreel

https://vimeo.com/407538941
Password - 123456

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Animator

Industrial Light & Magic
08.2024 - Current

Senior Animator

Rising Sun Pictures
03.2023 - 07.2024

Animation Lead

MPC Film
06.2022 - 03.2023

Animation Lead

MPC Film
12.2021 - 06.2022

Key Animator

MPC Film
11.2020 - 12.2021

Animator

Mill Film
06.2019 - 12.2019

Animation Lead

88 Pictures
07.2018 - 05.2019

Senior Animator

Polygon Pictures Inc. (SAPPI)
07.2017 - 04.2018

Senior Animator

88 Pictures
07.2016 - 06.2017

Senior Animator

Assemblage Entertainment
01.2016 - 07.2016

Animator

Technicolor India
12.2013 - 01.2016

Animator

Xentrix Studios
09.2010 - 12.2013

Animator

Alchemi Animation
07.2009 - 08.2010

Jr. Animator

Maya Entertainment
07.2007 - 07.2009

Certificate in Animation -

MAAC

Higher Secondary Certificate - Commerce

Harihar Mahavidyalay
Bhupesh Bharbat