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I am Mohamed Khairi bin Ibrahim, a Professor of Practice in animation with over 28 years of hands-on experience as a hand-drawn animator, producer, director, and master trainer. I lead creative teams, develop educational programs, and mentor emerging artists across Malaysia and beyond.\n\nMy work has earned recognition at international film festivals and industry awards, including Best Animation Director and Best 2D Animator in 2011, and the short film The Pillar of Strength which has travelled to many festivals since 2021. I currently spearhead creative projects at Creatvtoon and serve as an ambassador for Toon Boom, sharing knowledge through workshops and master classes.
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Language
English
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Malay
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Work Experience
Animation Director at Funcel Sdn Bhd
January 1, 2023 - PresentAnimation Director for the Satria Chibi animated series (RTM).
Animation Director at Creatvtoon Studio
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Directed animation for Pencilmation by Ross Bollinger, a YouTube animated series.
Director / Producer / Writer / Animator at Creatvtoon Studio
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Directed and produced The Pillar Of Strength, an animated short film.
Animation Director at Surfer Jack
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Directed S.A.L.E.M, pilot episode of an 11-minute animated series.
Mentor & Head Creative Consultant at Consumer Forum Malaysia
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019Mentor & Creative Consultant for CFM Animatch Animation Competition.
Animatic Director at WildBrain / Lil Critter Workshop Malaysia
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Directed animatics for KiddyZuzza Season 2, 10 episodes.
Storyboard Supervisor at Lemon Sky Animation
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Storyboard supervision for ASTROLOGY 3D short series.
Animation Consultant at Anima Vitae (Finland) & Anima Point (Malaysia)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Consulted on STAR WARS LEGO animated short series.
Director & Founder at One Step Digital
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Directed and founded animation projects including The Adventures of Laok Paok & Ulam (owned IP).
Director & Founder at Creatvtoon Studios
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016Directed Zero Hero Animated Series (Owned IP).
Animation Supervisor & 2D EFX Supervisor at Nelvana Production (Canada) & Lemon Sky (Malaysia)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Supervised TRUCK TOWN 3D animated series.
Animation Supervisor & Storyboard Artist at Lion Rock Ventures (NZ) & Lemon Sky (Malaysia)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Worked on BUZZY BEE 3D Animated Series.
Animation Director at KAPOW Pictures (Australia) & Vision Animation (Malaysia)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Directed CJ the DJ, a 2D animated series.
Creator & Animation Director at Inspidea Animation
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006Created Mustang Mama Football Fever, a 2D animated series.
Animation Director & Animator at Inspidea Animation
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Worked on Johan The Young Scientist, a 2D animated series.
2D Animator & Clean-Up Artist at Fat Lizard
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003Contributed to Raid Insect Killer Campaign TVC; Staedtler Luna TVC; Kit Car Wax TV; Nestle Chamyto.
Character Layout Artist at Fine Animation
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000Worked on Putih Animated Feature Film.
2D Assistant Animator & Lead Clean-Up Artist at Peninsula Animation
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Contributed to Silat Legenda, 1st Malaysia Animated Feature Film.
Junior Animator at Kharisma Pictures
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Worked on Usop Sontorian, 1st Malaysia Animated Series.
Animation Director / Director / Producer / Writer / Animator at Creatvtoon Studio
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Directed and produced Pencilmation by Ross Bollinger, a YouTube animated series.
Animatic Director at WildBrain, Lil Critter Workshop Malaysia
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Animatic Director on KiddyZuzza Season 2 (10 episodes).
Animation Consultant at Anima Vitae, Finland & Anima Point, Malaysia
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Animation consultant; contributed to STAR WARS LEGO animated short series.
Animation Supervisor & 2D EFX Supervisor at Nelvana Production, Canada & Lemon Sky, Malaysia
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015Supervised animation and 2D effects for TRUCK TOWN 3D animated series.
Animation Supervisor & Storyboard Artist at Lion Rock Ventures, New Zealand & Lemon Sky, Malaysia
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Supervised animation and created storyboards for BUZZY BEE 3D Animated Series.
Animation Director at KAPOW Pictures, Australia & Vision Animation, Malaysia
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Directed CJ the DJ, a 2D animated series.
Director / Producer / Writer / Animator at Creatvtoon Studio
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Directed/produced/wrote/animated projects including Pencilmation by Ross Bollinger for YouTube.
Education
Master of Cultural & Creative Industries at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
January 1, 2022 - March 5, 2026Advanced Diploma 2D Animation (Level 5) at Malaysian Skills Development Agency
January 1, 2016 - March 5, 2026Advanced Diploma 3D Animation (Level 5) at Malaysian Skills Development Agency
January 1, 2016 - March 5, 2026Master Degree of Cultural & Creative Industries at Faculty of Film, Theatre & Animation, University Technology MARA
January 1, 2022 - March 5, 2026Advanced Diploma 2D Animation (Level 5) at Malaysian Skills Development Agency
January 1, 2016 - March 5, 2026Advanced Diploma 3D Animation (Level 5) at Malaysian Skills Development Agency
January 1, 2016 - March 5, 2026Master Degree of Cultural & Creative Industries at University Technology MARA, Malaysia
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Advanced Diploma 2D Animation (Level 5) at Malaysian Skills Development Agency
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Advanced Diploma 3D Animation (Level 5) at Malaysian Skills Development Agency
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Qualifications
Toon Boom Certified
January 1, 2016 - March 5, 2026Panel of Expert Malaysia NOSS Development (JPK)
January 1, 2012 - March 5, 2026Toon Boom Certified
January 1, 2016 - March 5, 2026Panel of Expert Malaysia NOSS Development
January 1, 2012 - March 5, 2026Toon Boom Ambassador
January 1, 2022 - March 5, 2026Professor of Practice recognition by Asia e-University
January 1, 2024 - March 5, 2026Talent Expert Network Panel of MDEC
January 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026Professor of Practice recognition by Asia e-University, Malaysia
January 1, 2024 - March 5, 2026Toon Boom International Ambassador
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Winner Animation Category RM100,000.00 - MDeC DC3 ‘The Pillar of Strength’
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Mentor & Creative Consultant for CFM Animatch 2019
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 20191st Prize Winner ‘Street Smart’ Petronas Video Online Programme
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Winner Animation Category RM60,000.00 - MD EC IP Creators Challenge – ‘The Adventure of Laok Paok’
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Panel of Expert MSC NOSS Development (JPK)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Highest Votes Winner, The Next Big Things ‘Bananana’: ‘ZeroHero’
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 201213th TBS DIGICON6 Regional Award
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Best Animation Director, Malaysia Animation Awards: ‘Zero Hero’
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Best 2D Animator, Malaysia Animation Awards: ‘ZeroHero’
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Winner Animation Category RM50,000.00 - MDEC IPCC
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Software & Internet
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