Founder, Director

Suresh Eriyat

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Suresh Eriyat is an artist, author, animator and filmmaker who has been a pioneering force in Indian animation for nearly three decades. A graduate of the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, he co-founded the Famous House of Animation before starting Studio Eeksaurus with Nilima Eriyat in 2009. His acclaimed films – Tokri, Fisherwoman and Tuk Tuk, Croak Show, Kandittund! (Seen It!) and Desi Oon – are part of a legacy of over 600 films that have won 200+ accolades, including two at Annecy and a three-time-winner at the National Film Awards. He has served on juries such as The Clios, TAAF, KROK, ADFEST, LIA, AICP Awards, ONE Screen and D&AD Awards, and continues to mentor emerging filmmakers.