Date:29/10/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/10/29/stories/2008102950670200.htm

Karnataka

Hollywood calling

Paresh Parekh, Creative Head of FrameBoxx has a sense of contentment. He has groomed local talent that would match the requirements of Hollywood studios. "Many of our students are making a name in the field of animation the world over," he says with pride.

His team is capable of developing original content of a project that will appeal to the audiences in the US, the UK and Europe. The focused approach and fine-tuning of skills have helped him to produce talents of international standards, he says.

"I am bullish about Indian animation industry," he says. Mr. Parekh says that India’s animators have recognised the art of story telling as it would ensure being noticed as a quality animation content producer. "We have the capability to beat our competitors in this field," he says with confidence. "Soon, Indian animators will steer the industry to greater heights," Mr. Parekh adds.