Bejoy Arputharaj President
Bejoy Arputharaj, founder, CEO, and VFX Supervisor of PhantomFX, embodies the spirit of perseverance and passion, propelling the company from humble beginnings to extraordinary success. With over two decades of experience and a portfolio of over two hundred films. Bejoy's artistic vision and business acumen have been instrumental in PhantomFX's growth. Under his proactive leadership, the company has expanded globally, boasting over 600 employees across state-of-the-art studios in Chennai, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, along with administrative offices in the US, Canada, and Dubai. His remarkable achievements include winning prestigious awards such as the 'Business Icon Award - 2022' and the Times Business Award 2022 for Excellence in the VFX and Animation industry. Under Bejoy's leadership, Hollywood’s renowned Multiple Oscar winning VFX Power House, Tippett Studio has been acquired. Grown exponentially, PhantomFX today is a publicly traded company with multiple international recognition and numerous awards. He continues to drive innovation in the VFX space, inspiring everyone at PhantomFX to shape the company's bright future.
Lenin Christopher C.K Vice President
Lenin Christopher C.K., founder and director of Techfruits Solutions Pvt Ltd., is a visionary leader at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technology across industries. With nearly two decades of experience in Media & Entertainment, Lenin's expertise extends to crafting bespoke software solutions and implementing advanced technologies like AI and ML. Under his leadership, Techfruits fosters a culture of continuous learning and innovation, shaping the future of the tech industry and supporting businesses in embracing the challenges and opportunities of Industry 5.0.
Peter Sebastian Secretary
With over 25 years of diverse experience spanning live action, animation, and game content creation, coupled with executive roles in advertising and media, this professional has navigated through operations, marketing, sales, and administrative functions. Notably, during a 16-year tenure in the AVGC industry, they contributed content to renowned entities such as Mike Young Productions, Disney, Brandissmo, Cartoon Network, and Discovery Kids. In their recent role as global head of projects, they've spearheaded initiatives involving 360-degree stereoscopic content, AI, VR, XR, and machine learning for tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Niantic, across 23 countries including JAPAC, North America, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Alagarsamy Mayan Treasurer
Alagarsamy Mayan, Founder and CEO of Tas Digital Media Pvt Ltd, boasts over 28 years of experience in the Animation and Visual Effects field. With a track record of overseeing more than 650 VFX feature films and providing on-site supervision for over 150 projects, he has held leadership roles at esteemed organizations like Vensat, Mahendra Satyam BPO, Landmarvel, and Pentamedia. Renowned for his commitment to excellence, adept management of creative teams, and keen focus on industry advancements, Alagarsamy is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of creativity in Animation and Visual Effects.
Balakrishnan R Executive Members
R Balakrishnan, Founder and Managing Director of Basilic Fly Studio since 2013, is a prominent figure in Chennai's visual effects sector. With nearly two decades of experience, he excels in business development, strategic planning, and maintaining high standards in visual effects projects. His career includes roles at prestigious organizations like MPC, PIXION, and Sony Pictures Imageworks, where he collaborated on Hollywood films and commercials. His leadership was instrumental in Basilic Fly Studio's listing on the NSE-SME in September 2023, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey.
Pinto sasikumar Executive Members
Pinto sasikumar , Founder | Creative Director @ VFXPICK STUDIO
With 16 years in Visual Effects/CGI, I kickstarted my journey as an Artist - 3D animator, diving into the vibrant world of VFX Pipeline for TV and Motion Pictures. My career highlights include contributing to blockbuster Hollywood movies & Commercials and produced top-tier TV series and films.
Rajan E Executive Members
As the Vice President - HR & Operations at Phantom FX, oversee human capital and operational functions for a global creative studio specializing in visual content production for various media platforms. With over two decades of experience in the AVGC-XR industry, possesses a comprehensive understanding of animation, visual effects, gaming, and extended reality. His expertise lies in developing and executing HR strategies aligned with business objectives, talent management, fostering a culture of innovation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing operational efficiency. Additionally, as a Certified Independent Director and member of the Media and Entertainment Skills Council Governing Council, He is committed to advancing skill development and empowerment within the industry. Passionate about leveraging his skills and network, His aim to drive Phantom FX and the industry toward new levels of success and excellence.
V. Vetrivell Executive Members
Vetrivell with 25 years of experience in the field of Interactive Multimedia, Animation production, educational content development, Visual Effects, OTT / Broadcast content creation and Games development. Has proven track record in developing, marketing and implementing new technologies with a people-oriented approach. Has worked in world’s first Mocap Animated Feature film. Has held leadership roles at Pentamedia Ltd, TIL studios, Ken Creative Studio. As the head of production at Redoctane / Activision Inc, produced the animation work for “Guitar Hero” game. Has been instrumental in many new initiatives in AVGC industry for more than two decades. Currently consulting on media projects.
Jainaressh Executive Members
Jainaressh, currently serving as a technical consultant and XR Program manager at HP India, is renowned for his expertise in building initiatives that bridge the gap between industry and market demand within the skill ecosystem. Previously, he led Education, Training, and Learning initiatives at Unity Technologies in India, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, fostering a sustainable practice in skilling students. Notably, he established skill centers contributing to projects in ARVR & Education. He founded the "Immersive Skills Network," a voluntary Games education platform connecting Educational Institutions and Industry for collaborative research and product development in Games Technology. Additionally, he served as an advisor & South Region Head for the Media & Entertainment Sector Skill Council and consulted on ARVR initiatives for NSDC. With nearly 15 years of experience in Interactive Media & ARVR, his work spans Games Development, Edutainment, Serious Games, and interactive application development, advocating for active and engaging learning approaches, particularly "education through gaming/play.
Suressh A.N Executive Members
Suressh A.N., Founder and CEO of Ah Graphics Studios, brings over 28 years of extensive domestic and global experience in Creative, Production, and Management within the Animation, Visual Effects, and Gaming industry. With a background in Fine Arts (BFA - Painting), Suressh has successfully executed various projects including 4 films (3D animation), 1 film (2D animation), 26 television episodes (3D animation), over 20 VFX works for live-action films, and more than 25 corporate films. Additionally, he has contributed to VR/AR projects for prestigious clients such as Singapore Airport, Singapore Airlines, and Accenture Singapore, along with around 150 virtual games. Passionate about pushing the boundaries of creativity, Suressh aims to achieve new heights of success and quality in the Animation, Visual Effects, and Gaming industry by leveraging his expertise and network.
Harish Ram Executive Members
As President and Co-Founder of Knack Studios, he had led the delivery of 800+ projects for clients in the entertainment industry and served as Treasurer of the Visual Effects Society India Section. With 15+ years in the Tamil Film Industry, he had directed, produced, and collaborated on successful films and web series. Passionate about creating engaging content, he leverages expertise in new media, post-production, and new business development. Holding a postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning, apply data-driven strategies to optimize project performance and profitability.
