I’m Hoda Mahmoudifar, a freelance AI animator (2D & 3D), digital illustrator, and video editor who turns character concepts and artwork into emotionally expressive, story-driven sequences. I combine illustration and character design with AI-driven motion generation, then take every project through end-to-end production—prompt engineering, animation, editing, sound sync, motion graphics, and color grading—to deliver cinematic results. I work bilingually in English and Persian, helping brands, music artists, YouTube creators, and publishing projects create engaging short-form and music video content. My goal is always the same: keep characters consistent, pace edits for retention, and use creative direction (lighting, camera movement, and depth of field) to make each piece feel alive and audience-ready.…

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I’m Hoda Mahmoudifar, a freelance AI animator (2D & 3D), digital illustrator, and video editor who turns character concepts and artwork into emotionally expressive, story-driven sequences. I combine illustration and character design with AI-driven motion generation, then take every project through end-to-end production—prompt engineering, animation, editing, sound sync, motion graphics, and color grading—to deliver cinematic results. I work bilingually in English and Persian, helping brands, music artists, YouTube creators, and publishing projects create engaging short-form and music video content. My goal is always the same: keep characters consistent, pace edits for retention, and use creative direction (lighting, camera movement, and depth of field) to make each piece feel alive and audience-ready.…

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I’m Hoda Mahmoudifar, a freelance AI animator (2D & 3D), digital illustrator, and video editor who turns character concepts and artwork into emotionally expressive, story-driven sequences. I combine illustration and character design with AI-driven motion generation, then take every project through end-to-end production—prompt engineering, animation, editing, sound sync, motion graphics, and color grading—to deliver cinematic results.

I work bilingually in English and Persian, helping brands, music artists, YouTube creators, and publishing projects create engaging short-form and music video content. My goal is always the same: keep characters consistent, pace edits for retention, and use creative direction (lighting, camera movement, and depth of field) to make each piece feel alive and audience-ready.

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Language

English
Fluent
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance AI Video Director & Animator at Remote
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed and produced AI-generated music videos and cinematic shorts from concept to final delivery. Converted static 2D illustrations and 3D character concepts into emotionally expressive animated sequences with consistent characters. Managed the full production pipeline including prompt engineering, motion generation, editing/compositing, and color grading, with visual rhythm synced to audio via cinematic lighting, camera movement, and depth of field.
Freelance AI Video Director at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed AI-generated cinematic visuals and music video concepts for independent projects. Created mood boards, storyboards, and AI-driven lighting setups. Led the end-to-end production including pre-production, AI-assisted motion generation, traditional editing, and color grading to deliver polished outputs suitable for release.
Digital Visual Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Provided freelance digital visuals and AI-assisted cinematic assets across multiple projects. Developed mood boards, visual concepts, and narrative frames for AI-enabled productions; collaborated on cinematic concepts such as the 'Crossroads' music video, leveraging targeted lighting and dynamic sequences.
Graphic Designer & Social Media Content Creator at Ador Style
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Designed social media content and graphics to support brand presence, collaborating on visual styles and content outputs across platforms.
Graphic Designer at Setareh Sobh News
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Produced design work for news-related content and visual materials.
Graphic Designer & Social Media Content Creator at Atrisa Clinic
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Created graphic designs and social media content supporting the clinic’s communication and promotional needs.
Character Designer at Ano Studio
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Created character design work as part of studio visual development.

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Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education
    Crossroads — Cinematic Music Video Concept
    Directed and animated a powerful cinematic music video concept titled "Crossroads". The story follows a middle-aged Jamaican man experiencing deep isolation and reflection while surrounded by the vibrant energy of a lively Caribbean bar. This emotionally rich piece blends stylized 3D character animation with moody atmospheric lighting and dynamic storytelling. Key Highlights: Transformed static 3D character references and AI-generated scenes into smooth, expressive character animation with natural swagger, subtle facial expressions, and authentic body language. Created cinematic camera movements, dramatic low-angle shots, warm volumetric lighting, and atmospheric haze to enhance the emotional contrast between loneliness and lively surroundings. Perfect synchronization of visuals with the music’s rhythm and emotional tone. Delivered a high-quality, film-like aesthetic suitable for professional music video production. Technical Approach: Combined advanced AI tools (Kling AI, Veo, Seedance) with professional character animation and post-production workflows. Focused on character consistency, realistic material textures (leather, denim, skin), and immersive environment details. Refined in DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro for final color grading and polish. This project demonstrates my ability to deliver emotionally compelling, visually striking music videos that capture complex themes through strong cinematic storytelling. CrossroadsMusicVideo AICinematic MusicVideo AIAnimation CinematicAnimation CharacterAnimation Stylized3D CaribbeanVibes VisualStorytelling EmotionalStorytelling AIDirector MusicVideoDirector CinematicLighting AtmosphericAnimation 3DCharacterAnimation JamaicanStory IndieMusicVideo AIVideo VisualNarrative FilmLook…
    AI Cinematic Animation Trailor
    Created a high-quality cinematic animation trailer using advanced AI tools combined with professional post-production techniques. This visually stunning trailer showcases powerful storytelling, dramatic atmosphere, and fluid character animation. Key Highlights: Directed and produced a cinematic trailer with strong emotional impact. Blended AI-generated footage (Kling AI, Veo, Seedance) with refined character animation, dynamic camera movements, and dramatic lighting. Delivered polished visuals including realistic textures, volumetric lighting, atmospheric effects, smooth motion, and professional color grading. Technical Approach: Full AI workflow: prompt engineering, motion generation, consistency control, and refinement. Post-production in DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro. Strong focus on character performance, camera choreography, and immersive storytelling. This project showcases my capability to deliver studio-quality cinematic animation using modern AI pipelines. AICinematic CinematicTrailer AIAnimation VisualStorytelling CharacterAnimation MusicVideo CinematicLighting AIDirector BlenderAnimation MotionDesign FilmTrailer 3DAnimation CreativeDirector AIVideo VisualEffects…
    3D cinematic Animator and Storyteller

    High-quality stylized 3D animation featuring expressive, larger-than-life characters with detailed textures and realistic materials. The style combines cinematic lighting, atmospheric haze, dramatic low-angle camera work, and warm moody ambiance in rich interior environments (such as a Caribbean bar with wooden floors and hanging lanterns). The animation emphasizes confident character performance, natural swagger, subtle facial expressions, and dynamic movement synced to a strong visual narrative.
    Here is the link to the work:
    https://www.twine.net/signin