28+ Years of Creative Education
28+ Years of Creative Education
For over two decades, Arena Animation Kankurgachi has been at the forefront of creative education in Kolkata — nurturing artists, storytellers, designers, and dreamers who now lead India’s Animation, VFX, Gaming, and Design industries.
Founded in 1998, our journey began with a small classroom and a bold vision — to turn imagination into employability.
Today, that vision lives on through over 12,000 successful alumni working at top studios like Rockstar Games, YRFx Studios, Google TV, Red Chillies VFX, Amazon Prime Video, and many more.
Our story isn’t just about education — it’s about empowerment.
Our campus is designed to feel less like a classroom and more like a creative studio.
Located in the heart of Kankurgachi, Kolkata, Arena Animation Kankurgachi offers a world-class environment for learning, experimentation, and innovation.
Take any bus to VIP market bus stop or the Pantaloons Kankurgachi Bus Stop
Closest Metro Station: Phool Bagan (Green Line) – Arena Animation Kankurgachi is a short 3-minute walk from the Phool Bagan metro station.
a) Direct from Howrah/Sealdah/Salt Lake Sector 5
b) Direct from Bhawanipore/Park Street via Blue Line Metro – interchange at Esplanade Station
a) From Howrah Station/ Sealdah Station – direct metro to Phool Bagan metro station and then walk
b) From Kolkata Station – direct bus to VIP market bus stop
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Just a short walk from Phool Bagan Metro Station/ Pantaloons Bus Stop/ VIPMarket Bus Stop – our campus is centrally located and easily accessible from all parts of Kolkata.
At Arena Animation Kankurgachi, our faculty isn’t just experienced — they’re passionate creators, animators, and designers with real studio experience.
Our mentors are trained to balance creative freedom with professional discipline — ensuring that every student gets personalised attention, consistent feedback, and guidance from start to success.
A visionary entrepreneur shaping the creative-education landscape in Eastern India. Under his leadership, Arena Kankurgachi has become one of the region’s most awarded and industry connected institutes.
An operational anchor ensuring smooth coordination between academic, counselling, and administrative teams. Known for his mentorship-first approach to management, he plays a key role in maintaining academic excellence and student satisfaction.
A dedicated career counsellor who helps students identify their creative strengths and choose the right specialisation. Her guidance has shaped hundreds of successful admissions and career journeys.
The bridge between students and studios. She drives placement initiatives, alumni networking, and student engagement programmes that prepare learners for real-world industry success.
With over 22 years of design and academic experience, Dipak Sen leads the academic vision of the centre. His mastery of graphics and motion design ensures students learn to think like designers—not just operate tools.
A veteran educator with 19 years of production and teaching experience. A certified Unreal Engine trainer, Hirak Sir guides students through real-time 3D, VFX, and compositing workflows used in global studios.
An experienced visual storyteller with 20 years of expertise, blending art, motion, and narrative. Nilanjan Sir trains students to think conceptually and express stories through design and animation.
A creative visualizer and storyboard artist specializing in character design and concept development for animation and advertising. Biki Sir helps students build strong visual foundations before production begins.
With 15 years of teaching and studio experience, Apurba Sir mentors students in digital design and motion graphics using the full Adobe Creative Suite.
A studio-trained 3D artist and educator with experience in both production and academic environments. Ritabrata has worked as a 3D Generalist and Modeler on professional projects and has trained students at leading creative institutes. His mentorship focuses on strong fundamentals, clean workflows, and portfolio-driven learning.
A designer who bridges the worlds of animation and interface design. Suman Sir helps students build visually rich, user-focused digital experiences.
Former compositor at Technicolor (MPC Films), Reliance MediaWorks, and Prime Focus. His portfolio includes Aquaman 2, Transformers: ROTB, The Little Mermaid, and Vikings: Valhalla. With 14 years of experience, he is a true guide for aspiring VFX professionals.
Handles financial operations, student fee management, and institutional compliance with precision and reliability.
Keeps the creative engine running by managing lab systems, networks, and software installations with accuracy and efficiency.
The first friendly face you meet at Arena Animation Kankurgachi—managing communication, scheduling, and day-to-day student assistance.
Excellence doesn’t go unnoticed — and ours certainly hasn’t.
Every award we receive reflects our dedication to quality, consistency, and creativity
We believe creativity can’t be taught in theory alone.
That’s why our classrooms replicate real production studios, where students animate, composite, and design from day one. Each term ends with an E-Project — a capstone task that mirrors real studio deadlines, helping students build portfolios that attract recruiters. We don’t produce students. We produce professionals.
Our Career Development Cell ensures every student is placement-ready before graduation.
6,000+ successful student careers
100+ recruiting studios and agencies
100+ recruiting studios and agencies
Alumni working on major film and OTT projects globally
Paid Internships
Arena Kankurgachi is more than an educational institute — it’s a family led by passionate individuals who are directly involved in every student’s journey. Our leadership stays connected, approachable, and invested in the success of every learner.
Because when you join Arena Kankurgachi, you don’t enroll — you belong.
Our Career Development Cell ensures every student is placement-ready before graduation.
Explore our labs, classrooms, creative spaces and student projects. Schedule a campus visit or demo class — and experience firsthand how learning meets creativity at Arena Animation Kankurgachi.
