<span class=normal>Where do you think we stand on the global animation map today, do you see India churning out quality like Pixar animation? <BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>India has a strong hub as far as outsourcing is concerned, its not like we dont have creative talent here. The animation market here in India is almost non-existent because, were not able to portray and tell our own stories efficiently. We lack the ability to conceptualize and visualize stories here therefore; we need a lot of creative help from overseas. Its a matter of projects going wrong in this country, but internationally DreamWorks is said to be executing its next movie in India. As far as quality is concerned, good quality work is already happening, a large chuck of work for The Golden Compass was done at R&H studios here in India as well as Night in the Museum. <BR><BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>What makes a good animated film according to you? <BR><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>The basis of any film has to have a great story, which is the most important element. The film will succeed even if its animation is average. There should be a strong emotional connect with the audiences; they have to empathize with the character. This is essentially the ingredients that make for a good film. The audiences will be forgiving even if you falter in the execution because they engage with the story. But if the story is not engaging enough and the film has great animation, success will fail to deliver it.</span>