Overview
We're honored to share that Pankaj Sonawane, the accomplished VFX Producer at SM Rolling FX, enriched our Media Batch Induction with an engaging masterclass in film production and post-production workflows.
Pankaj brings extensive experience working across a spectrum of productions—from blockbuster Hollywood titles like Transformers: Age of Extinction and Guardians of the Galaxy, to contemporary releases such as Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. At SM Rolling FX, he shapes visual narratives by bridging creative vision with technical execution
During the session, Pankaj emphasized the importance of mastering tools like Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, while also understanding the broader ecosystem of film production and VFX. His guidance highlighted how media professionals — be it in filmmaking, animation, or digital content — must couple creative storytelling with post-production expertise.
He also spoke about the role of continuing education, staying curious and bridging traditional filmmaking craft with cutting-edge visual effects.
At the Pune School of Media & Communication, we’re grateful to industry leaders like Pankaj who help prepare our BBA Media & Communication and B.Sc. Animation, VFX & Multimedia students for futures where storytelling and technology converge.
