Storytelling + Craft + The Future of Animation

Studio Spectacle exists to safeguard the soul of storytelling in an age of acceleration.Our mission is to blend the timeless craft of traditional animation with a new generation of advanced storytelling tools — expanding the possibilities of animated narratives while preserving the emotional depth that makes them timeless.We believe innovation should deepen human connection, creating stories that are not merely consumed, but profoundly felt.Technology is not the threat. Thoughtless speed and scale is. Studio Spectacle exists to restore intention, artistry, and meaning to the future of storytelling.

Tulika M.
Chopra

Chief Creative and Strategy Officer

Tulika M. Chopra is a bestselling author, award-recognized brand strategist, and creative executive known for building narrative-driven platforms that meet the cultural moment. As Head of Studio, she brings a rare dual command of story and strategy — pairing the instincts of a novelist with the commercial rigor required to develop enduring entertainment properties.Having advised influential organizations across healthcare, technology, retail, and emerging sectors, Chopra has long operated at the intersection of storytelling, market intelligence, and innovation. She leads the studio with a forward-looking approach that embraces advances in technology and artificial intelligence while maintaining a deeply human creative core — positioning the company to shape the next era of animated storytelling.She believes the most powerful stories are not merely created, but intentionally built to travel across generations, formats, and global audiences.

Jamil
Lahham

Head of Animation

Jamil Lahham is an animation director recognized for his creative leadership and technical excellence.He has contributed to major feature films including Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Scoob!, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, shaping expressive character performances and visually rich storytelling.As Animation Director on the Academy Award–winning The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, Lahham demonstrated a distinctive ability to guide teams toward work of exceptional artistic caliber.Balancing large-scale productions with independent filmmaking, including the short Dirty Laundry Day, he brings both emotional sensitivity and narrative precision to his work.Lahham is widely respected for pairing artistic rigor with decisive leadership — consistently elevating both the craft and the collaborators behind it.

Veerendra
Prasad

Executive Story Consultant

Veerendra Prasad is a screenwriter, director, and lecturer at the University of Michigan. His feature film Ocean of Pearls received a theatrical release and is noted for its layered exploration of identity and belonging.An MFA graduate of the American Film Institute, Prasad is currently writing Writing the Ensemble Film for University of Michigan Press while continuing to develop narrative and experimental projects, including dance films created with Indian classical artists.A filmmaker, educator, and former programmer for major film series and festivals, Prasad brings both scholarly depth and creative authority to the evolving language of cinema.

Samantha
Rubenstein

Head of Communications

Samantha Rubenstein is a communications strategist and publicist with over a decade of experience advising founders, executives, and brands on how to speak with clarity, authority, and distinction. She specializes in earned media, thought leadership, and narrative strategy, particularly for leaders navigating cultural shifts, bold ideas, and moments of reinvention.She began her career managing Midwest media relations for Starbucks before moving to San Francisco’s technology sector, where she partnered with companies ranging from high-growth startups to global brands including Mint.com, Dell, and Intel — shaping product launches, executive visibility, and business narratives built to withstand scrutiny.A published poet and essayist, Rubenstein holds a BA in English and Spanish Literature from Indiana University. Based in Honolulu, she continues to advise clients at the intersection of storytelling, reputation, and influence.