With a career spanning nearly two decades in the visual effects industry, Mazidar Santoke brings a wealth of experience to his role as a Senior Faculty at Pearl Academy. After completing his graduation, Mazidar earned a diploma in VFX and animation. Thereafter, he hit the ground running with a placement at Prime Focus - one of the leading post-production houses in the business.
Mazidar's inaugural film was the Abhishek Bachchan starrer Guru, and he rapidly gained major experience multi-tasking on countless Bollywood, Hollywood and South Indian productions. While at studio Eyeqube (owned by Eros International), Mazidar worked on the sci-fi classic Tron Legacy - a true crowning achievement among his illustrious filmography.
Whether tackling enormous Hollywood blockbusters or regional cinema hits, Mazidar relished the constant opportunities to refine his craft at the highest levels. He's stoked to pass on invaluable lessons learned directly from the international film circuit.
At Pearl Academy, Mazidar aims to inspire students through sharing tales from his cutting-edge career path.