Speakers
Find a full list of this year's GDC Festival of Gaming speakers here.
Chandrahas Tanguturi, Senior Animator, Firaxis Games
Chandrahas Tanguturi is a Senior Animator currently working at Firaxis Games. After graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chandrahas followed his passion for animation and transitioned fields early in his career—starting as an animator in visual effects, television series, and ultimately switching to a career in Games. Grounded in a strong foundation of core animation principles and holding a Master's degree in Animation from SCAD, Chandrahas joined Firaxis Games, where he has spent the last four years as a major contributor to Sid Meier's Civilization VII. He presented on the craft behind designing leaders for the iconic, world-renowned franchise at GDC. With eight years of industry experience across games, TV, and visual effects, Chandrahas remains focused on pushing creative boundaries to deliver impactful character animation. Throughout his journey, he has also actively served as a mentor, guiding students and aspiring animators as they enter the field.