Hi, I'm Amir Alqubaisi, a passionate 3D animator and visual effects artist with a strong foundation in Maya, Blender, and Unreal Engine. I've been creating monster-centric 3D work and VFX for YouTube projects, student films, and indie productions since 2010. I'm all about storytelling through visuals, collaborating with teams, leading projects from concept to final render, and continually learning new tools like Houdini and Nuke to bring ideas to life.

Amir Alqubaisi

Hi, I'm Amir Alqubaisi, a passionate 3D animator and visual effects artist with a strong foundation in Maya, Blender, and Unreal Engine. I've been creating monster-centric 3D work and VFX for YouTube projects, student films, and indie productions since 2010. I'm all about storytelling through visuals, collaborating with teams, leading projects from concept to final render, and continually learning new tools like Houdini and Nuke to bring ideas to life.

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Hi, I’m Amir Alqubaisi, a passionate 3D animator and visual effects artist with a strong foundation in Maya, Blender, and Unreal Engine. I’ve been creating monster-centric 3D work and VFX for YouTube projects, student films, and indie productions since 2010.

I’m all about storytelling through visuals, collaborating with teams, leading projects from concept to final render, and continually learning new tools like Houdini and Nuke to bring ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Animator / Lighting Artist / Compositing Artist / Rendering Artist / Sound Editor / Director at Apex Media L.L.C.
December 1, 2021 - Present
Character/Camera 3D animation, environment creation, pyro special FX handling, lighting, compositing, rendering, and sound editing, plus general project oversight. Also produced smaller 3D turn-table animations, walk-cycles, and close-ups.
Intern 3D Animator and Project Lead at Biblical Film Network
December 1, 2017 - September 22, 2025
Intern 3D Animator and Project Lead for B.F.N. Annual Colsac Awards intro creation.
3D Artist / Visual Effects Creator at KingKong19100 YouTube Channel
March 1, 2010 - Present
3D Animation and Visual Effects focused on giant monsters (King Kong, Godzilla); produced movie reviews, discussion videos, industry interviews, community content, and detailed 3D imagery.
3D Artist / Thesis Film Support at Chapman University
August 1, 2022 - Present
Sophomore Thesis Film Gorla Wanna Bana: 3D animation in Maya, hair simulations in Blender, rendered with Unreal Engine. Involvement across Maya 3D, character/camera shots, organic creatures, fight sequences, and weight shots. Paladin Thesis Film: VFX including clean plates, fire, smoke, and shot enhancements. Senior Thesis assistance: 3D modeling/texturing/animation/rendering of characters/props/environments/Houdini simulations for multiple 3D senior thesis films.
3D Animator at Apex Media L.L.C.
December 1, 2021 - Present
Character/Camera 3D Animation, Environment Creation, Pyro Special FX Handler, Lighting Artist, Compositing Artist, Rendering Artist, Sound Editor, General Project Overseer, and Director. Smaller projects including 3D Turn-Table Animations, Walk-Cycles, Close-Ups.
Intern 3D Animator and Project Lead at Biblical Film Network
December 1, 2017 - September 22, 2025
Intern 3D Animator and Project Lead for B.F.N. Annual Colsac Awards Intro Creation.
Sophomore Thesis Film 3D Artist/Animator at Chapman University
August 1, 2022 - Present
3D Animated in Maya; Hair Simulations done in Blender; Rendered with Unreal Engine.
3D Animator / Visual Effects Artist at Apex Media L.L.C.
December 1, 2021 - Present
Character/camera 3D animation, environment creation, pyro special FX handling, lighting, compositing, rendering, sound editing, general project oversight, and director. Smaller projects included 3D turntable animations, walk-cycles, and close-ups.
Intern 3D Animator and Project Lead at Biblical Film Network
December 1, 2017 - September 22, 2025
Led intro creation for BFN Annual Colsac Awards; supported 3D animation tasks.
Content Creator / 3D Artist at Personal YouTube Channel (King Kong19100)
March 1, 2010 - Present
3D animation and visual effects focusing on giant monsters; produced movie reviews, discussion videos, industry interviews, community challenges; created detailed 3D photos utilizing animation skillsets.
Student / 3D Artist (Thesis Projects) at Chapman University
August 1, 2022 - Present
Contributed to Sophomore Thesis Gorla Wanna Bana: 3D animation in Maya, hair simulations in Blender, rendered in Unreal Engine; Maya 3D experience; 3D animated characters and camera shots; organic creatures, fight animations, giant monsters; senior thesis assistance; Paladin Thesis Film with VFX including clean plates, fire, smoke, and shot enhancements.
3D Animator / Character-Camera Animator; Lighting Artist; Compositing Artist; Rendering Artist; Pyro FX Handler; Sound Editor; General Project Overseer; Director at Apex Media L.L.C.
December 1, 2021 - Present
End-to-end 3D animation and VFX work for personal and client projects (GojiCenter). Responsibilities include character and camera animation, environment creation, pyro FX, lighting, compositing, rendering, sound editing, and project supervision.
Intern 3D Animator and Project Lead at Biblical Film Network
December 1, 2017 - September 22, 2025
Led the intro creation for BFN Annual Colsac Awards and supported 3D animation tasks as part of the internship.
Content Creator / 3D Animator & Visual Effects at King Kong 19100 YouTube Channel
March 1, 2010 - Present
Create 3D animation and visual effects focusing on giant monsters (King Kong, Godzilla), plus movie reviews, interviews, and community challenges.
3D Artist / Thesis and Film Work at Chapman University
August 1, 2022 - Present
Sophomore Thesis Gorla Wanna Bana; 3D animation in Maya, hair simulations in Blender, renders in Unreal; contributed to Paladin Thesis Film with VFX including clean plates, fire, smoke, and shot enhancements. Also assisted with senior thesis films.

Education

B.F.A. Animation and Visual Effects with an emphasis in 3D Animation, GPA: 3.9 at Chapman University
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Visual Storytelling Certificate at Gobelins École de l'Image
January 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025
A.A. Degree, General Education at Pierce College
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
B.F.A. in Animation and Visual Effects with emphasis in 3D Animation at Chapman University
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Visual Storytelling Certificate at Gobelins École de l'Image, France
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
A.A. in General Education at Pierce College
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
B.F.A. in Animation and Visual Effects with emphasis in 3D Animation at Chapman University
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Visual Storytelling Certificate at Gobelins École de l'Image
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
A.A. Degree, General Education at Pierce College
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
B.F.A. in Animation and Visual Effects at Chapman University
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Visual Storytelling Certificate at Gobelins École de l'Image
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
A.A. Degree, General Education at Pierce College, Los Angeles, CA
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021

Qualifications

Visual Storytelling Certificate
January 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025
Visual Storytelling Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
Visual Storytelling Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
Dean's Honors List
August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Visual Storytelling Certificate
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Gaming, Professional Services