[FRAMED] Tracker, Bithika Mondal, Mumbai
If you could travel back in time, which film, TV series, advert, or immersive project would you love to have worked on?
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Which Framestore character do you feel you’re most like?
Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon
What fictional world or place would you like to visit?
The magical realm of Narnia — hidden just beyond an ordinary wardrobe.
Your career highlight to date:
Getting to work on Superman — and finally being able to flex that I’ve contributed to both the Marvel and DC universes.
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in VFX?
I’ve always been drawn to creativity, and every acclaimed fantasy film or animated series I watched gave me that extra nudge to pursue it.
The DREAM project would entail:
The Avatar series!
How do you explain what you do to someone who doesn’t work in VFX?
“Whatever you can imagine, we can bring to life visually.”
Describe your career journey into the exciting world of VFX.
From an impulsive decision to enrol in a VFX course to seeing my name on the big screen, it’s been an incredible journey.
What does a day in the life of a Tracker look like?
It’s fairly consistent — starting with checking Shotgun updates, reviewing tasks, and catching up with the show lead and production. From there, it’s about taking feedback and planning the day accordingly. Then it’s a cup of tea, and we’re good to go.
Framestore is, to you, in three words:
Amazing projects, Influential & Challenging.
Best thing about your work environment?
My team — a group of talented and enthusiastic artists, where seniors are always ready to guide and juniors are eager to learn.
Framestore is great at:
Giving us the opportunity to work on big-name projects while constantly challenging us to grow as artists with every show.
Favorite artform?
Traditional artwork and music.
What’s your favourite movie/ series/ advert/ immersive experience and why?
As a time-travel enthusiast, it has to be Dark on Netflix. It constantly challenges your perception — you’re never quite sure you’ve fully comprehended what you just watched.
What is the last piece of art that inspired you?
Interstellar.
How do you unlock your creativity?
By travelling — experiencing new places and cultures always expands my mindset and sparks fresh ideas.
From where do you seek inspiration?
I find inspiration in powerful examples of art in any medium, as well as in the excitement of trying something new.
Who in the industry do you admire most and why?
I admire every artist in the industry who helps create magic on screen. The level of craft, dedication and creativity across the board is truly inspiring.
Share the best piece of advice you’ve ever received:
Stop seeking perfection.
What tech/innovation could you not live without?
Shockingly, I could live without most tech. I like to think I’d survive just fine in the Stone Age.
What tech/innovation deserves the hype?
Advancements in the medical field. Anything that helps people stay healthy and spend more time with their loved ones truly deserves the spotlight.
What tech do you need that hasn’t been invented yet?
Teleportation. So I can keep doing my dream job in this city and still be home with my family at the end of the day.
Bithika Mondal, you’ve been [FRAMED].
