Dr. Syed Tanveer Tahir is a highly accomplished educator, producer, and consultant with an extensive background in film, television, and digital media. Since August 2010, he has served as an Assistant Professor at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, where he has contributed to the parent department and Film, TV, and short courses wing. His academic foundation is robust, featuring a Doctor of Philosophy from Symbiosis International University, Pune, where he researched and analyzed cartoons by R.K. Laxman, applying design principles, as well as a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Dr. Tanveer's professional experience is equally diverse, with 19+ years of experience in research, industry, and academia, spanning from an Internship at Ramoji Film City to freelance journalist for Times Now (Reuters) to the production of over 50+ educational television programs for CEC (EMMRC, Jodhpur) and national broadcast on Doordarshan. He has extensive knowledge of visual aesthetics and is familiar with the latest technology and equipment. He has been involved in Animation, VFX, cinema, and audiovisual fields since 2005. He also has experience in teaching multi-camera technical operations at FTII since 2010.
In addition to his academic and production roles, Dr. Tanveer has held numerous leadership and administrative positions at FTII, including Controller of Examinations, Estate Manager, and Officiating Head of Department in Graphics and Animation (under his leadership, his students won 5+ Film awards at various Film Festivals, nationally and internationally). Presently, he is holding the additional charge of Assistant Director (Official Language).
He is recognized for his technical expertise in VFX, animation, and virtual production, frequently utilizing advanced software such as Unreal Engine and the Adobe Creative Suite. His influence in the field extends nationally through his work as a resource person for the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and other prestigious institutions, where he has designed syllabi and led training programs in animation filmmaking.
Dr. Syed Tanveer Tahir's work with Unreal Engine and Adobe Creative Suite is a key component of his technical expertise in modern film and media production. His involvement with the software includes formal training, professional skill development, and its application in emerging fields like virtual production.