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About Us – Living Line Animation Studio
Living Line Animation Studio - is an independent, creatively driven animation and storytelling studio founded in 2024 by Akshay Sanjeev Chavan, an artist, creative director and visionary who is passionate about breathing life into original characters and culturally rooted narratives.
Headquartered in India with a growing network of global collaborators, Living Line is built on a clear mission to craft original, emotionally rich content for a worldwide audience, while proudly reflecting the cultural heartbeat of where we come from.
We’re not just an animation studio; we’re a story engine, focused on creating original IPs, character-led narratives, and bold visual experiences. Our work spans 2D animation, pre-production design, concept development and storytelling across formats from short-form content to long-form features and television series.
Currently, Living Line is developing multiple original IPs in-house, including character-led animated series, satirical and slapstick comedy shorts and a children’s story book line. These are the first steps in our long-term strategic journey to establish a world class creative hub rooted in original storytelling, cultural depth and artistic experimentation.
We believe in original characters; strong voices; human ideas.
“Living stories. Line by Line.”
Meet the Talent Behind the Living Line
Akshay Sanjeev Chavan
Founder | CEO | Creative Director
Living Line Animation Studio
Akshay Sanjeev Chavan is the visionary force leading Living Line Animation Studio - a space where imagination, design, and storytelling come to life. As both CEO and Creative Director, Akshay brings a rare combination of artistic passion and strategic leadership to the table.
With a background rooted in animation, design, and visual storytelling, Akshay has spent over a decade pushing the boundaries of how stories are told in the digital world. From crafting emotionally resonant characters to delivering sharp, culturally relevant narratives for advertising and branded content, his creative fingerprint defines the studio’s unique voice.
Akshay’s leadership is centered around innovation, collaboration, and creative integrity. Under his direction, Living Line has grown into a multidisciplinary powerhouse serving clients across animation, advertising, and IP development. His approach blends sharp design thinking with a deep understanding of narrative aesthetics making every frame a purposeful work of art.
Beyond running the studio, Akshay is a mentor, speaker, and constant student of creativity. He believes that great stories can shape cultures and he’s on a mission to create visuals that inspire, entertain and stay timeless.
Akshay is a BFA graduate with a post-graduation from JJ School of Art, Mumbai. He has worked as Creative Director on projects for Moonbug (Little Angel), Green Gold (Chhota Bheem, Rudra), and Discovery/Warner Bros (Aag Aur Pani Ki Takkar).
As Art Director, he led design for Barva and Buji and Kalari Kids (Amazon Prime Video), and contributed as Senior Visual Development Artist on Vida the Vet (Spin Master/Netflix) and Duke the Dynamo.
His work spans major platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Nickelodeon, Pogo, Cartoon Network, and YouTube Kids.
Angela Salt
Creative Executive| Creative Partner
Angela works internationally as a creative executive, development consultant, head writer, script writer, story editor and content creator for children’s media from preschool to teen and young adult. She specialises in writing character-driven animated comedy for screen but she also has experience in radio drama and podcast production. Her original background in editorial illustration enriches her animation screenwriting. Angela loves writing visual comedy and slapstick - including dialogue free!
Recently Angela has written multiple episodes for the new, smash-hit, preschool CGI comedy action series, MOJO SWOPTOPS, launched on CBeebies, BBC iPlayer and YouTube. IShe has also worked for Moonbug Entertainment / Audible Originals as a Creative Exec and was Head Writer on MIA’S MAGIC PLAYGROUND season two broadcast on Sky Kids / Netflix / NOW TV / HBO MAX / Amazon Prime. She has worked with Mattel on an (undisclosed) animated film concept and with Keith Chapman on various ongoing projects. Angela is particularly proud to have written for the global hit Ukrainian preschool show, BRAVE BUNNIES, broadcast in over 80 territories worldwide. Other recent credits include multiple episodes and a feature length animated movie for MINI BEAT POWER ROCKERS and writing for international kids’ TV shows including CURIOUS GEORGE (USA), 123 NUMBER SQUAD! (Singapore) THE CURIOUS WORLD OF LINDA (S. Korea) and PANDA AND KRASH (China).
Angela volunteers her experience as a mentor, as a juror for the Children’s BAFTAS and The Irish Animation Awards and she is a regular returning Guest Speaker at GAFX in India where, in 2025, her serendipitous meeting with Akshay Chavan led to an exciting creative partnership between her company, Salt Content, and Living Line. This fun and inspiring collaboration with an international Team aspires to result in some incredible, highly original, entertaining and globally marketable content.
Suhas Muttamsetty
Strategic Advisor & Business Development Lead– Living Line Animation Studio
CEO & Co-Founder – Nova Studios HQ | Nova Consulting Services
With a decade-long track record in scaling brands through technology, storytelling, and digital innovation, Suhas Muttamsetty brings a unique blend of creative vision and strategic acumen to Living Line Animation Studio. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Nova Studios HQ and Nova Consulting Services, Suhas has empowered over 200 companies across 15+ industries to unlock growth through tailored marketing and digital transformation strategies.
Now, in collaboration with Living Line, Suhas plays a pivotal role in shaping the studio’s business development, growth strategy, and international partnerships. His deep understanding of content ecosystems, honed through a legacy rooted in Geetha Arts his family’s film production house with over 40 years in Indian cinema adds cinematic depth to Living Line’s storytelling approach.
Suhas envisions Living Line as a global hub for imaginative storytelling and culturally rooted animation. With a keen eye on IP creation, original formats, and transmedia expansion, he is committed to scaling Living Line’s creative impact across India and international markets. By bridging innovation, strategy, and artistic integrity, Suhas is helping Living Line build a future where animated content goes beyond entertainment—into education, culture, and purpose-driven storytelling.
Barry E. Jackson
Art Director
Barry started his career as an artist in the record industry, working with legendary musicians such as Neil Young, The Band, ZZ Top, and The Grateful Dead.
Later, he moved into animation, earning screen credits for films including Horton Hears a Who, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Shrek, The Prince of Egypt, Ron Howard’s The Grinch, Sausage Party, ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH and many more.
Barry’s production design credits span notable projects such as Warner Bros.’ The Ant Bully, and Cartoon Network’s Firebreather. His work has been recognized with a 2011 Telly Award and an Annie Award nomination for production design on Firebreather. His animated short film, The Killer Buzz, won the Director’s Circle Award along with several other honors.
Barry has also created art for opening title designs in The Great and Powerful Oz, the mini-series The Leftovers, Mary Poppins Returns, and A Crowded Room, all in collaboration with reowned comapnys. His writing credits include his first children’s book, Danny Diamondback.
More recently, he is serving as the Art Director for the animated series Bhayam with Living Line.
Barry first met Akshay while collaborating on Vida the Vet, a partnership that grew into a rewarding creative journey together at Living Line.
Working alongside Akshay and the team proved to be an inspiring experience, with Bhayam standing as a testament to the power of strong creative partnerships.
Stuart Evans
Series Director
Stuart has been a director for 26 years, on a variety of 2D and 3D projects, from shorts to series, specials and features, across all demographics from preschool to adult. Starting as an animator, with a credit on “Space Jam”, Stuart became a storyboard artist, then director, with his highest profile show being 104 episodes and a theatrical feature of “Bob the Builder”. Stuart's shows have been made for Disney+, Universal, Mattel, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and many other broadcasters. He has worked with international crews from Vancouver and Lima, to Shanghai, Mumbai, Singapore, Manila and Brisbane and he loves being across the whole process of building a world and making a project as entertaining as possible!
Stuart says, “Working with Living Line is wonderful, as there is a creativity and passion about every part of the development and production process, and I look forward to creating fantastic shows with this superbly talented team.”
Alla Hrytsai
Story Consultant | Script Writer
Alla is an experienced professional with over 10 years in the animation industry. She began her career as a writer of fairy tales and short stories for children’s magazines and later transitioned into television after winning a scriptwriting competition in South Korea a significant milestone that marked the beginning of her international scriptwriting journey.
As a scriptwriter, Alla has worked across all stages of animated series development: from concept creation and project bibles; character development to treatments and full scripts. Throughout her career, she has contributed as a development writer, premise writer, scriptwriter, creative consultant, and story editor.
Alla has collaborated internationally with studios from Ukraine, Spain, Canada, China, Belgium, France, Ireland, the UK, and Indonesia, writing for such notable projects as BRAVE BUNNIES, ODO, THE VERY SMALL CREATURES and MUSH-MUSH, amongst others. Multiple series that she has worked on have been nominated for prestigious, global awards including the Emmys, Annies, and BAFTAs, and her episodes have been broadcast in over 150 territories worldwide.
Alla specializes in character-driven shows but also has a strong interest in other storytelling formats and their combinations. Her favorite genres include social and emotional shows, slice-of-life, fantasy and adventure, and comedy. She always strives to bring an original perspective and a unique touch to every format and concept she works with.
Alla says, “When I was a kid, I adored chase comedy all that mad dash and slapstick fun. I feel this genre has almost disappeared in its pure form these days, blending into other formats. I’d really love to bring it back in a classic way and show modern kids just how much fun and pure energy it can offer. The TIFFY'S & TOFFEE project feels like a perfect chance to do that its idea is delightfully simple, utterly charming, and irresistibly SWEET”.
Arjit Ghosh
Storyboard Director | Animator
Arjit is a creative and detail-oriented 2D Animation Artist with over a decade of experience in character design, storyboarding, and comic creation. He has proven expertise in visual storytelling for both animated series and graphic novels. Arjit is passionate about crafting expressive characters and dynamic compositions that bring stories to life.
Arjit says, “I’ve long been passionate about dark, gore-driven horror storytelling, both visually and narratively. Recently, I’ve been deeply inspired by the work of Living Line Studio, especially their ongoing horror series rooted in intense psychological and visceral themes. Their approach resonates strongly with my creative instincts. Collaborating with Living Line Studio is a thrilling opportunity, and I’m genuinely excited by the possibilities arising from contributing to their unique vision.
Deyna Marroquin
Character Designer
Deyna Marroquin is a Character Designer at Living Line where she brings unique, emotionally nuanced characters to life through skilful, expressive visual design. Holding a BA in Film and Digital Arts with a focus on animation, she combines strong storytelling instincts with a keen eye for character-driven detail.
Inspired by the natural world - especially birds - and fuelled by a lifelong curiosity, Deyna approaches every project as a chance to learn, collaborate, and craft characters that resonate with global audiences.
Sagar Godse
Business Development
Sagar’s passion for original stories began over 20 years ago when he was wandering the streets of his hometown, letting his imagination run wild to create impromptu jokes and funny tales. He began his career as a software analyst and later gained specialized expertise in Information Management by earning a postgraduate degree from Loyola University, Chicago. Although life led him on the main path of technology consulting, Sagar has continued to pursue his passion for animated storytelling alongside his childhood friend Akshay. They continue to spark each other’s curiosity and imagination.
Today, Sagar is a technology executive with Forbes 200 clients, advising on consumer science and business development. He brings a wealth of experience in multinational business development, packaging and market expertise, all rooted in consumer science, to Living Line Animations. With Akshay and Team’s boundless creativity they are on a mission to create the world’s best place to grow fables into enduring art and content.
Ajinkya Sanjeev Chavan
Director of Innovation & AI
Ajinkya says, “Growing up, I was surrounded by creativity especially through my brother, whose artistic journey I’ve admired since childhood. From watching him sketch and explore animation as a form of storytelling, to seeing him evolve into a visionary director leading Living Line Animation Studio, his path has always inspired me deeply.
While my interests led me down a more technical path, the creative spark has always stayed with me. With over 14 years of experience in the IT industry, I have specialized in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) domain, working across diverse technological landscapes from designing enterprise IAM architectures and integrating complex identity systems to implementing modern innovations in identity governance, access automation, and security analytics.
At Living Line, I now bring this expertise to help bridge art and technology. My role involves driving tech-enabled innovation within the studio; optimizing digital workflows; integrating AI-powered tools; enhancing creative pipelines and exploring new frontiers where storytelling meets intelligent systems.
This collaboration feels like coming full circle blending the imagination of our childhood with the technology of tomorrow and helping to shape a studio where every line begins as a thought, and comes to life with purpose.