About Me

With over 18 years of experience in the animation industry, my journey began as an Animation Trainee at Ice Animations. There, I had the privilege of learning from some of the most talented and dedicated professionals—people who constantly pushed boundaries, embraced new technologies, and inspired creativity.

Over the next 11 years, I progressed from trainee to leading and supervising animation projects across TV commercials, Hollywood feature films, and animated TV series. My career took another leap when I rejoined Ice Animations as Production Manager, later advancing to Senior Production Manager.

As a Production Manager, my role went far beyond timelines and task lists. I was responsible for coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, managing production schedules and budgets, and ensuring smooth communication between clients, artists, and technical teams. I supervised animation direction, asset creation, rendering workflows, and handled resource allocation to keep projects on track without compromising quality. My work also included client servicing, business development, and eventually financial management training, giving me a 360° understanding of the production pipeline—both creative and operational.

In the summer of 2020, I joined Funky Rockets as an Associate Producer to further expand my production and leadership skills. Despite my growing management responsibilities, my passion for hands-on animation never faded. Whenever possible, I dove back into animating, experimenting with new software, and staying at the forefront of industry trends.

At the start of 2021, I became Production Manager at Wakhra Studios, where I oversaw the entire animation production process—from concept to final delivery. My responsibilities included pipeline design, team leadership, quality control, workflow optimization, technical problem-solving, and mentoring junior artists. I was also involved in animating, layout quality checks, and ensuring every project upheld our creative vision and technical standards.

In 2023, I was promoted to Joint CEO – Wakhra 3D Animation at Wakhra Studios. As CEO, my responsibilities expanded to strategic business planning, high-level creative direction, client relationship management, operational oversight, innovation strategy, and long-term growth planning. I lead with a blend of creative passion and business acumen, ensuring Wakhra Studios delivers world-class visuals while fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking work culture.

For me, animation isn’t just a profession—it’s a lifelong passion that blends artistry, storytelling, and technology.

Connect with me:
🌐 Website: freyan.net
💼 LinkedIn: Freyan Mavalvala
🎬 IMDb: Profile
📺 YouTube: Channel
🎨 DeviantArt: Gallery