MALIK GILLANI'S CREATIVE DEN!

MALIK GILLANI:

A 3d animator by profession but a film-maker at heart and a creative-enthusiast. Always inclined towards the inventive & vivid vicinity of life. While in His early days when most of the kids are involved in ancillary measures and games/sports, Malik on the contrary used to observe nature and the activities around Him and make sketches, drawings & paintings at the tender age of 12. Got distinctions in drawing exams, used to participate in drawing and writing competitions on school level. Soon after He discovered that Art is the medium predestined for Him. To advance His arty skills, later on He joined Karachi School of Art and studied Computer Graphic Design (Digital Media) with majors in 3d Animation. In His career of 15 years He has worked on many National and International projects like an Oscar contending Netflix Original Shortfilm Sitara, Big Ass Spider (Hollywood Movie), Ajwan (Saudi Sci-fi Series), Mansour, Shabiyat & Health Matters With Dr. Adam (Emirati 3d Series), The Chronicles of Umro Ayyar (upcoming Pakistani 3d animated feature film), Heera (upcoming Pakistani 3d animated feature film), 3 Bahadur, 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam & 3 Bahadur: Rise of The Warriors (1st Pakistani 3d Animated Feature Film Trilogy), Commander Safeguard, Bankay Mian Ki Qawali, Dettol Warriors (branded Pakistan tv content), Waar and Seedlings (Pakistani Feature Films) & variety of commercials.

PROJECTS:

International:

Made animations for a AAA game "Open" based on Ready Player One universe, part of thereadyverse (Unreal Engine) (2024-2025)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNugHHvhvEc
Made animations for a AA game "Cheer: Boss of the world" (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irXQ6n7gQS4
“SBC | Ramadan Idents”- (2022) – A series of short idents developed and produced by Barajoun Entertainment for SBC Saudi Channel. I have made character animations for this project
“Health Matters With Dr Adam”- (2019, 2021) – An initiative by UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention, Pfizer and Emirates. I have made character animations for this project
“Ajwan”- Season 01 (2021) – Saudi television series in 3d. I am responsible for character animations & rigging. A project by Barajoun Entertainment (UAE)
“K&N’s DLand”- Season 01 (2021) – An International tv series in 3d. I am responsible for character animations
“Sitara” – An Oscar contending Netflix original short-film by Waadi Animations. I have worked as a Lead Animator for this project
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11064862/fullcredits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf8bP-bt8aM
“Courage of a little heart” – A project by UNICEF Afghanistan to protect children from armed conflict. I have made all the character animations & camera setup for this project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UFmantNBNM
“Mansour- Season 01” – Emirate television cartoon series in 3D. I have lead the project for few episodes & made character animations & camera setup for this project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB3mvkR_2YU
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5471188/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm
“Mega Spider” – International feature film (2012). I have made character animations for this movie
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1830713/
“Hanuman’s Ride” (2011). I have made hanuman’s character animations for the indoor roller coaster ride based on (Disney’s) Simpson’s Ride
“Dino”- Game (2011), Dinosaurs animations for a game
“Dino Istanbul”- Roller Coaster Simulation Game (2011). Dinosaurs animations for a game
“Space Phoenix”- I’ve done creature Animations for Emirate Tv id

Local / National:

“The Chronicles Of Umro Ayyar” an Ingenuity Productions 3d animated feature film. I am responsible for animations and some rigging (Lead Animator / Team Lead), also to ensure high quality animations from the animation team, keeping in mind the aesthetics and requirement of the project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EycPqW3Y2E
“Team Muhafiz” an ISPR production. ISPR’s first ever 3d animated series. I am responsible for animations and rigging (3 Episodes).
“Heera” An Urdu feature Film by Skyspin Studios. I have animated few scenes for this movie
“Ankahi Baatein” by a Canada based Pakistani singer Munir Gillani. It’s a romantic tragic track, keeping in mind the mood, the soulful vocals and melody of the song, the director Malik Gillani came up with the concept/idea to incorporate 3d environments with live action, hence giving it a surreal feel justifying the true essence of the song. Animated, post. Prod / vfx & directed by Malik Gillani
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86scr0SxqhY (Music Video HD)

“3 Bahadur: Rise of The Warriors” – Last installment of trilogy of Pakistan’s 1st feature length 3d animated movie. I was responsible for Modeling, Rigging & Animations (Lead Animator / Team Lead)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrFGEbvuweo (Theatrical Trailer)
“3 Bahadur Part 2 – The Revenge of Baba Balaam” – Sequal to Pakistan’s 1st feature length 3d animated movie. I was responsible for Modeling, Rigging & Animations (Senior Animator)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVN7F7SZwIc (Theatrical Trailer)
“3 Bahadur-3B” – The 1st feature length 3d animated movie of Pakistan”. I was responsible for Modeling, Rigging & Animations (Senior Animator).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7eTNgDLj3w (Theatrical Trailer)
“Waar” – Pakistani feature film. I have made animations / manual tracking for vfx shots
“Seedlings (Lamha)” – Pakistani feature film. I have made animations for vfx shots
“Waadey (promises)” – The 1st full fledged 3d character animated music video of Pakistan”. Animated, post. Prod / vfx & directed by me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6dkkbIpd5U
http://tribune.com.pk/story/471653/first-full-fledge-3d-animated-music-video-of-pakistan
“Aakhir Pal” (2013) A conceptual live action short film for film festivals. Direction, d.o.p, voice-over, post prod. by me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfXIJT45ES0
“Aghaz-e-Safar” (Aaj Tv) Voiceover / Dubbing for Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Show – Child Abuse Episode
https://vimeo.com/92001043
“Dettol Warriors 1 & 2”. I was responsible for character animations (key-framing) & composition / camera setup, motion capture data cleanup
“Nippon Paints”. Animations & manual camera tracking
“PiRats” (Ice Animations (Pvt.) Ltd – in house). One of the most esteemed projects meeting the international standards. I have managed the project for some part & made character animations
“Commander Safeguard’s – Mission Clean Sweep: Back To School (2010)”. I was responsible for character animations (key framing) & composition / camera setup
“Bankay Mian ki Qawali” (Express News). I was primarily responsible for character animations (key framing), camera setup & final merging
“Express Mobile Radio-IVR” (2011). Character animations for Express News helpline service
“Express Interactive- Jinnah/Iqbal” (2010). Character animations/mocap cleanup for Express News Tv
Branding / designing & management for the music band “Mushk”; released by Fire Records (Geo Tv Network)

Achievements / Awards:

Appeared as an external juror and conducted jury/portfolio review & viva of final year animation students (2018) at Karachi School of Art
Appeared as an external juror and conducted jury/portfolio review & viva of final year animation students (2016) at Paf Kiet University (City Campus)
Best Director Animation award in Youth Film Festival for a 3d animated short film “In Search of Light”; awarded by the jury members from Dawn News and Geo TV
Presented and recognized in Gandhara Film Festival for presenting “Waadey” Pakistan’s first full fledged 3d animated music video
Presented and recognized in Youth Festival for presenting a 3d animated short film at Arts Council of Pakistan & in an exhibition at The Expo Center Karachi
Presented and recognized in Paf Kiet Film Festival for a 3d animated short film; awarded by the jury members from Sharp Image