Marianne Khayat

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Hi, I’m Marianne Khayat, a Montreal-based animator and filmmaker focused on stop-motion, 2D animation, and documentary storytelling.

About

Hi, I’m Marianne Khayat, a Montreal-based animator and filmmaker focused on stop-motion, 2D animation, and documentary storytelling. I love turning ideas into visually compelling stories for TV, film, and digital media, guiding projects from concept to final edit.

I collaborate closely with directors and teams, manage complex shoots and motion design pipelines, and enjoy crafting clear, engaging visuals that resonate with audiences. I’m fluent in French and English and always eager for new creative challenges.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 6 roles

Director · Que notre voix l'emporteJan 2026 – Sep 2025

Director of the documentary project 'Que notre voix l'emporte' (2023-2026).

Freelance Animator & Motion Designer · Self-employed / FreelanceJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Freelance animator and motion designer for projects including 'Parts of a Bigger Story' for Chrystelle Maechler; 2D animator on a demo for the TV show 'Operation Red Nose' with Mercredi Studio; commissioned illustrations for a variety of clients.

Assistant Director and Production Coordinator · Bon JamJan 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

Assisted the director and coordinated production; team management; conveyed the director's vision; roles including animator, editor, head of compositing. Projects: PCA Skin 'Lotus et Cali', Télé-Québec; Totally Spies; Cocoboo 'Pédalo' by Stéphane E.Roy; 'Elon vs Mark' by Hubert Lapointe.

Film Director | Documentary Director · Self-employed / FreelanceJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Motion Designer · OUTPOST MTLJan 2023 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Junior Stop-motion Creative · sss.studioJan 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Education

Diploma in 2D Animation · Cégep du Vieux-Montréal2015 – 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Film Animation · Concordia University2018 – 2022

Certifications and awards· 5

Fondation de Sève Award2022 – 2025
Concordia University Stop-Motion Animation Award2022 – 2025
Concordia Film Festival - Best Documentary Award2025
SODEC Grant - Development2023 – 2025

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