Pirani is an independent animation and visual storytelling studio working across production, original IP, and creative education. With roots in Pakistan and Canada and an international network of artists, filmmakers, and collaborators, we bring together global production experience with perspectives that are specific to where stories come from. Our work spans animation, VFX, visual development, and creative direction, alongside Pirani Originals, where we develop new stories and worlds, and Pirani Labs, where artists share practical knowledge and build new skills. At the centre of Pirani is a simple idea: create ambitious work, build stronger creative ecosystems, and make space for stories and artists that deserve a wider audience.
Meet the team
Shehzar Abro
Founder & CEO
Animation producer and director with international film and television credits, including Sausage Party: Foodtopia and Mia and Codie. He leads Pirani’s productions, partnerships, and original projects across Pakistan and international markets.
Nadia Dar
Producer
Artist-turned-producer with 9+ years of creative industry experience and credits spanning Amazon, Xbox Games, and The Canadian Press. Nadia brings an artist’s perspective to production, leading teams with energy, empathy, and a sharp instinct for what makes good work great.
Saad Irfan
Art Director
Art director and senior character artist with 18+ years across animation, games, and visual development. His credits include The Glassworker, Donkey King, and Flesh and Blood, with experience spanning character design, concept art, digital sculpting, and art direction.
Andres Delgado
VFX Supervisor
VFX Supervisor and compositor with credits at FOLKS VFX across international film and television, including Netflix’s Bandidos and Lioness. At Pirani, Andres oversees VFX execution, shot quality, and the technical and creative direction of our visual effects work.
Zubin Kuruvilla
CG Supervisor
CG Supervisor and founder of Mesh Labz, specializing in modeling, sculpting, texturing, and look development. Zubin also teaches 3D modeling at university level, bringing a strong mix of production expertise, technical craft, and mentorship to Pirani’s CG pipeline.
Ayesha Kabir
Production Manager
Production Manager at Pirani, coordinating teams, schedules, and day-to-day operations across the studio’s animated productions. Ayesha helps keep departments aligned, deliverables on track, and production moving smoothly from planning through execution.
Ahsan Ali
Animation Supervisor
Animation & Story Supervisor with experience on The Glassworker. Ahsan helps shape performance, staging, story clarity, and animation quality across Pirani’s productions.
Azmeh Faruqui
3D Artist
3D artist and Bournemouth University animation graduate specializing in modeling, texturing, and concept art. Azmeh contributes to character, environment, and asset development across Pirani’s productions, bridging early visual development with production-ready 3D work.
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