Antik Mahmud – Animator, Artist, Author & Creative Entrepreneur

Antik Mahmud is one of Bangladesh's prominent animation filmmakers, comic book creators, authors, and digital storytellers, recognized for his contribution to the country's evolving animation and creative entertainment industry.

As the Founder and Creative Director of Antik Animated Studio, Antik has built a creative platform dedicated to producing original animated content, comic books, graphic novels, characters, and intellectual properties. His work bridges traditional storytelling with modern digital entertainment, bringing original Bangladeshi stories and characters to audiences across multiple platforms.

With a career spanning animation, publishing, filmmaking, and digital media, Antik has established himself as a multifaceted creative professional. He is the creator and author of numerous published books, comics, and graphic novels, with a growing portfolio of original characters and storytelling projects. His work has also reached millions of viewers through digital platforms, earning him YouTube Creator Awards, industry recognition, and a dedicated audience.

Beyond his independent projects, Antik has contributed to major creative productions and collaborations, including projects associated with Coke Studio Bangla and UNDP. He has also worked as a cartoonist for The Daily Prothom Alo and as a creative executive at 10 Minute School.

As an entrepreneur, Antik continues to explore the intersection of animation, publishing, entertainment, education, and intellectual property development. Through Antik Animated Studio, he aims to build globally competitive original content and establish Bangladeshi animation and storytelling on the international stage.

His vision goes beyond creating cartoons. It is about building characters, stories, and creative universes that audiences can connect with for generations.