I am Sara, an animation director and filmmaker with experience across all stages of animation and motion graphics production, including illustration, animation, VFX, sound design, and editing. I hold a Master’s degree in Animation Filmmaking from Aalto University of Arts and a Bachelor’s degree in Painting and Design. Creativity and innovation are at the core of my practice—I strive to develop unique visual styles for each project, ensuring that every work I create brings something original into the world. I am fully skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and TVPaint. At the same time, I am expanding my expertise by learning Blender and Cinema 4D. I am highly motivated to keep growing as an artist and eager to adopt new tools, techniques, and perspectives that push my work further. Previously, I worked for three years as an Art Director and Motion Graphic Designer at an educational holding company, where I oversaw how the brand was presented and ensured the consistency and quality of its visual identity. In addition, I have experience teaching animation to young adults. Most recently, I completed my own short animated film, for which I was responsible for every stage of production, from concept development to the final edit. This project allowed me to combine my technical expertise with my artistic vision and further strengthen my skills as a director and multidisciplinary artist.

Sara Saffari

I am Sara, an animation director and filmmaker with experience across all stages of animation and motion graphics production, including illustration, animation, VFX, sound design, and editing. I hold a Master’s degree in Animation Filmmaking from Aalto University of Arts and a Bachelor’s degree in Painting and Design. Creativity and innovation are at the core of my practice—I strive to develop unique visual styles for each project, ensuring that every work I create brings something original into the world. I am fully skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and TVPaint. At the same time, I am expanding my expertise by learning Blender and Cinema 4D. I am highly motivated to keep growing as an artist and eager to adopt new tools, techniques, and perspectives that push my work further. Previously, I worked for three years as an Art Director and Motion Graphic Designer at an educational holding company, where I oversaw how the brand was presented and ensured the consistency and quality of its visual identity. In addition, I have experience teaching animation to young adults. Most recently, I completed my own short animated film, for which I was responsible for every stage of production, from concept development to the final edit. This project allowed me to combine my technical expertise with my artistic vision and further strengthen my skills as a director and multidisciplinary artist.

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I am Sara, an animation director and filmmaker with experience across all stages of animation and motion graphics production, including illustration, animation, VFX, sound design, and editing. I hold a Master’s degree in Animation Filmmaking from Aalto University of Arts and a Bachelor’s degree in Painting and Design.

Creativity and innovation are at the core of my practice—I strive to develop unique visual styles for each project, ensuring that every work I create brings something original into the world.

I am fully skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and TVPaint. At the same time, I am expanding my expertise by learning Blender and Cinema 4D. I am highly motivated to keep growing as an artist and eager to adopt new tools, techniques, and perspectives that push my work further.

Previously, I worked for three years as an Art Director and Motion Graphic Designer at an educational holding company, where I oversaw how the brand was presented and ensured the consistency and quality of its visual identity. In addition, I have experience teaching animation to young adults.

Most recently, I completed my own short animated film, for which I was responsible for every stage of production, from concept development to the final edit. This project allowed me to combine my technical expertise with my artistic vision and further strengthen my skills as a director and multidisciplinary artist.

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