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Corey Smith appointed north American creative supervisor at ReDefine Montreal
MUMBAI: ReDefine, the innovative animation and visual effects services company, has appointed Corey Smith as north American creative supervisor in a further boost to its service offering.
Corey will play a leading role in the studio’s creative direction, providing guidance, oversight and support for the projects going through ReDefine’s Montreal hub. He will also work closely with ReDefine’s global creative leadership team and support the development of new projects, co-productions and internal intellectual property in north America.
Corey joins ReDefine from DNEG, where he was head of CG in Montreal. Prior to this, Corey worked as part of DNEG’s feature animation team, having previously spent many years at Walt Disney Animation Studios. At Disney, Corey worked on projects such as Dinosaur, Chicken Little, Tinker Bell and Meet the Robinsons, and was VFX supervisor on Gnomeo and Juliet. He is a graduate from the University of Buffalo with a BS in aerospace/mechanical engineering.
Launched in 2019, ReDefine provides creative visual effects and animation services to expanding international markets and independent filmmakers everywhere. Leveraging DNEG’s groundbreaking technology infrastructure alongside a highly client-centric approach,ReDefine tailors its work to the individual needs of each project and client.
Corey Smith said, “I am looking forward to hitting the ground running with the ReDefine team, helping to steer and support our creative process and continuing to ensure that we deliver the very best work for our clients. It’s exciting to bring my experience and knowledge to ReDefine’s exciting pipeline of projects. On a personal level, I’m also thrilled to have the opportunity to spend more time on my first love, animation.”
ReDefine global head Rohan Desai said, “ReDefine has grown substantially over the course of the last year – both in terms of the scope of the projects that we are delivering for our clients and the size and experience of our global team. This is a great time to welcome Corey to ReDefine; he is an experienced and innovative creative leader, and he will be a fantastic mentor and guiding light for our teams as we continue to grow.”
Corey’s appointment will bolster the creative team at ReDefine as it continues to deliver a growing pipeline of work. Current ReDefine visual effects projects include Sweet Girl and The White Tiger for Netflix; The Undoing for HBO; Brahmastra, written and directed by Ayan Mukherjee and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt; 83 for director Kabir Khan; and Kung Fury 2 for director David Sandberg and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Fassbender. ReDefine is also in production on animation projects Rock Dog 2, Rock Dog 3 and The Silk Road Rally, having recently delivered 100% Wolf, a co-production with Flying Bark Productions which has been enjoying great box office success around the world.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
