Shaheen Sheriff, founder of Nalloru Studio, Thrissur, took us on a deep dive into his animation journey, sharing how he seamlessly navigates between paper, 2D, and 3D animation to create stunning visual narratives. From sketching on paper to crafting digital magic, Shaheen highlighted the importance of collaboration in animation—because great ideas thrive in a shared creative space. He also shed light on the gritty yet rewarding process of trial and error, where experimenting with different objects, paintings, and video techniques becomes an essential part of the craft.