Students from the Animation Track and Journalism Program of the American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB), attended the opening day of The Second Studio Featuring Best Show Everest on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Alliance Française de Dhaka. Organized by Dhaka-based creative collective The Second Studio, the exhibition offered an immersive exploration of the creative and technical processes behind independent animation and visual storytelling in Bangladesh.

Founded by Oishik Jawad, Junaid Iqbal Ishmam, and Rakeeb Razzaq, The Second Studio brings together expertise in animation, comics, illustration, game development, design, and storytelling. Through the exhibition, the artists shared how original concepts are transformed into professionally produced visual works through a structured and collaborative production process.

A key highlight of the exhibition was its comprehensive presentation of the animation production pipeline. Students gained firsthand insight into the pre-production phase, including ideation, scripting, brainstorming, character and environment design, storyboarding, and animatics; the production phase, where animation and visual assets were developed; and the post-production phase, featuring compositing, editing, sound design, and audio engineering. By showcasing both the final outputs and the production materials behind them, the exhibition illustrated how each stage contributes to compelling visual storytelling and professional-quality animation.

The exhibition also featured Dhaka Survivor, an infinite runner video game developed by The Second Studio. Originally created for the exhibition Cartoons for Equality: Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls, the game highlights the everyday challenges faced by women navigating the streets of Dhaka while demonstrating how interactive media can effectively raise awareness of important social issues.

Lecturer of Animation track of the JMC Department, Ms. Rani Ellen V. Ramos organized the educational visit, which provided AIUB students with valuable exposure to Bangladesh's growing independent animation industry. Beyond showcasing completed works, the exhibition demonstrated the discipline, creativity, and technical expertise required throughout the production pipeline, inspiring students to pursue original content creation and contribute to the continued growth of the country's animation and creative media sectors. Guest faculty Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Minar was also present on the visit.