Royal Animation Studio

Royal Animation Studio is an independent animation and digital media production studio based in Kolkata, India. Founded in 2014 by classical animator Mustafa Gadli, it produces traditional hand-drawn animation, digital character animation, illustration and game assets for domestic and international clients. Its work spans entertainment, advertising, mobile games, publishing and educational content.

The studio’s principal focus is classical frame-by-frame 2D animation, supported by digital cut-out and puppet animation. Its character work applies traditional animation principles such as timing, squash and stretch, anticipation and follow-through. Production capabilities extend from early visual development through finished animation and compositing, allowing the studio to contribute across multiple stages of a project.

Animation and visual development

Pre-production services include script breakdown, concept art, character design, model turnarounds, expression sheets, storyboards and animatics. Animation services cover key animation, line clean-up, in-betweens and digital rigging. These capabilities support character-led shorts, animated pilots, commercial work and explainer videos.

For mobile games, the studio creates background artwork, sprite sheets, skeletal animation and looping sequences for iOS and Android titles. Its illustration work includes comics, graphic novels, children’s books and adult coloring material. Additional services include motion graphics, video editing, corporate promotional presentations and 3D architectural walkthroughs.

Production experience

Royal Animation Studio contributed to Action Dinosaur, the 2019 animated pilot created, written and directed by Jason Merrin. It served as the animation production house in India, carrying out key animation and production pipeline tasks for the project.

The studio also presents its character animation and commercial work through published showreels and portfolio shorts. Its production model combines a Kolkata-based team with collaboration involving freelance artists and overseas clients.