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I’m a dedicated 2D animator, and an award-winning animation director. I craft visually compelling stories that resonate with audiences, paying close attention to detail and bringing vibrant creative flair to every project.…

Belal Samra

2D Animator, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director, +4

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I’m a dedicated 2D animator, and an award-winning animation director. I craft visually compelling stories that resonate with audiences, paying close attention to detail and bringing vibrant creative flair to every project.…

Available to hire

I’m a dedicated 2D animator, and an award-winning animation director. I craft visually compelling stories that resonate with audiences, paying close attention to detail and bringing vibrant creative flair to every project.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Animation Supervisor at Tahlip Studio

January 1, 2025 - Present

Worked as an animator and supervisor, creating shows, YouTube content, social media ads, and music videos. Used a range of styles and optimized workflows; collaborated with teams to meet tight deadlines and adapt to different animation styles.

Director and Animator (Part-time) at University of Hertfordshire in Egypt

June 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025

Part-time director and animator; taught storytelling and animation workshops; directed workshops at Samaka Studio; guided students through the animation pipeline from writing to finalizing 2D projects using various software and techniques.

2D Animator / Storyboard Artist / Animation Director at Tahlip Studio

December 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025

2D animator and storyboard artist; worked on studio projects in Cairo, leading storyboards and animation, contributing to pipeline development and mentoring junior artists.

2D Animator at Tahlip Studio

December 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025

Created 2D animation for various projects; collaborated with lead designers; contributed to storyboarding and character animation; helped meet tight deadlines and maintain visual style.

Animation Supervisor at Independent / Freelance

January 1, 2025 - Present

Worked as an animator and supervised a skilled animation team; produced shows, YouTube content, social media adverts, and music videos; delivered across traditional and digital styles while meeting project deadlines.

2D Animator / Storyboard Artist / Animation Director at Tahlip Studio

December 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025

Award-winning animation director, 2D animator, and storyboard artist with experience crafting visually compelling stories and leading animation projects. Collaborated with regional studios to deliver 2D animations with attention to detail and vibrant creative flair.

Animation Supervisor at Tahlip Studio

January 1, 2025 - Present

Oversaw animation teams and projects, including shows, music videos, and commercials; collaborated with multiple studios (Samaka Studio, Big Scene, Tout, Gemini) to meet tight deadlines and adapt to different animation styles.

Animation Instructor at University of Hertfordshire - Egypt

June 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025

Part-time instructor focused on storytelling and animation; conducted storyboard, directing, and 2D animation workshops; taught a range of 2D animation and VFX techniques and supported students through project pipelines.

2D Animator, Story Teller & Award-winning Animation Director at Tahlip Studio

December 31, 2022 - October 11, 2025

2D animator, storyteller, and award-winning animation director. Drove development of visually compelling stories for 2D projects, collaborating with studios including Samaka, Zaini, Big Scene, Tout, and Gemini. Produced shows, YouTube content, social media ads, and music videos.

Animation Supervisor at Tahlip Studio

January 1, 2025 - Present

Animation Supervisor overseeing a skilled animation team in creating shows, YouTube content, social media ads, and music videos. Coordinated pipelines and tools, collaborating with multiple studios to meet tight deadlines.

Animation Supervisor at Tahlip Studio

January 1, 2025 - Present

Worked as an animator and supervise a skilled animation team creating various projects, including shows, YouTube content, social media advertisements, and music videos. Employed a range of styles, from traditional techniques to digital methods, ensuring that we met the unique requirements of each project while consistently adhering to deadlines.

2D Animator at Tahlip Studio

December 31, 2022 - October 11, 2025

2D animator contributing to concept development, storyboarding, and production across multiple projects.

2D Animator at Tahlip Studio

January 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025

Created 2D animation projects and contributed to production pipelines, collaborating with teams to deliver content.

Animation Supervisor at Tahlip Studio

January 1, 2025 - Present

Led an animation team, producing shows, YouTube content, social media ads, and music videos; managed workflows across traditional and digital styles.

Director and Animator at University of Hertfordshire - Egypt

June 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025

Part-time director and animator; supervised and directed projects as part of UH Hertfordshire in Egypt (UH-GAF).

Storytelling & Animation Instructor at Samaka Studio

December 31, 2021 - October 11, 2025

Taught storytelling and animation; conducted storyboard and directing workshops (2021).

Art Direction Workshop Instructor at Tod Polson

December 31, 2022 - October 11, 2025

Art direction workshop conducted with Tod Polson (2022).

2D Animation & VFX Workshop Instructor at Folkk Studio

December 31, 2022 - October 11, 2025

2D Animation & VFX workshop (2022).

Expressive Characters Workshop Instructor at Samaka School

December 31, 2023 - October 11, 2025

Workshop on expressive characters (2023).

Animation Supervisor at Tahlip Studio

January 1, 2021 - Present

Led animation projects and supervised teams, guided students through animation pipeline, and delivered 2D projects with traditional and digital methods. Coordinated with artists to meet deadlines and create engaging visuals.

Storytelling and Animation Instructor at Tahalik Studio

January 1, 2021 - Present

Delivered workshops on storytelling and animation, mentored students, and integrated both traditional and digital workflows.

Animator

January 1, 2025 - Present

Currently leading an expressive animation team, producing shows, YouTube content, social media ads, and music videos; using a range of styles from traditional to digital.

2D Animator, Storyboard Artist, and Award-winning Animation Director at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2021 - Present

Adept at crafting visually compelling stories that resonate with audiences while showcasing attention to detail and vibrant creative flair. Guided instruction to student preferences, integrating traditional and digital methods, and fostering collaboration through mentoring and group workshops; managed end-to-end animation pipelines from concept to final outputs (storyboards, layouts, animation, and post-production).

Director and Animator at University of Hertfordshire in Egypt

January 1, 2021 - Present

Part-time Director and Animator at University of Hertfordshire in Egypt. Also served as storytelling and animation instructor, contributing to 2D animation projects, coordinating workshops, and collaborating with teams to meet project deadlines.