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.…

Marianne Khayat

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.…

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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.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Animator & Motion Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
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.
Film Director | Documentary Director at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed the documentary 'Jeudredi dans le Mile End' (2024).
Director at Que notre voix l'emporte
January 1, 2026 - September 18, 2025
Director of the documentary project 'Que notre voix l'emporte' (2023-2026).
Assistant Director and Production Coordinator at Bon Jam
January 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025
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.
Motion Designer at OUTPOST MTL
January 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
Created motion design elements for campaigns; Projects including Benny and Co., Casino de Montréal, Cogeco 'L’école autrement', 'Après la Romaine', 'D’où viennent les lapins'.
Junior Stop-motion Creative at sss.studio
January 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
Construction of sets and props; animator; preparation of shoots; Projects: Shopify, Athena Health, London Fog.

Education

Diploma in 2D Animation at Cégep du Vieux-Montréal
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Film Animation at Concordia University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Fondation de Sève Award
January 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
Concordia University Stop-Motion Animation Award
January 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
Concordia Film Festival - Best Documentary Award
January 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025
SODEC Grant - Development
January 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
SODEC Grant - Production
January 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025

Industry Experience

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

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Experience Level