Hi, I'm Yousef Ikhreis, an independent filmmaker, writer, producer and art director with over twenty years of experience directing in education, games production and advertising. Beyond directing, I’m a designer, calligrapher, fine artist, cinematographer, and 3D artist, with hands-on work in digital and manual sculpting, animation, and teaching Autodesk Maya as a certified professional and instructor. I also work as a video editor, colorist and Dolby mastering expert, blending technical craft with creative storytelling.…

Yousef Fatehi Ikhreis

Hi, I'm Yousef Ikhreis, an independent filmmaker, writer, producer and art director with over twenty years of experience directing in education, games production and advertising. Beyond directing, I’m a designer, calligrapher, fine artist, cinematographer, and 3D artist, with hands-on work in digital and manual sculpting, animation, and teaching Autodesk Maya as a certified professional and instructor. I also work as a video editor, colorist and Dolby mastering expert, blending technical craft with creative storytelling.…

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Hi, I’m Yousef Ikhreis, an independent filmmaker, writer, producer and art director with over twenty years of experience directing in education, games production and advertising.

Beyond directing, I’m a designer, calligrapher, fine artist, cinematographer, and 3D artist, with hands-on work in digital and manual sculpting, animation, and teaching Autodesk Maya as a certified professional and instructor. I also work as a video editor, colorist and Dolby mastering expert, blending technical craft with creative storytelling.

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Language

Arabic
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Film Director / Independent Filmmaker at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Independent film-maker, writer, producer and art director with over twenty years of directing experience in education, games production and advertising.
Documentary Film Writer, Producer & Director at The Petra Films
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Wrote, produced and directed documentary projects with development, budgeting, scheduling, and crew coordination; oversaw post-production, color, sound design and marketing materials.
Feature Film Writer, Producer & Director at Soul Virginity
August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Wrote, produced and directed the feature film Soul Virginity (131 minutes, 4K HDR, 5.1 Surround, Dolby Atmos).
Head of Media & Digital Marketing at Al-Kindi Hospital
January 1, 2015 - August 1, 2020
Led media strategy, digital marketing, branding, content creation, social media campaigns and digital signage; managed teams and vendor relationships to enhance brand presence.
Art Director at Beladcom - Games Company
July 1, 2011 - September 1, 2014
Directed visual design for games and related media; oversaw art pipelines, asset creation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Art Director, Animator at Omina Media
August 1, 2010 - Present
Created 2D/3D animations and digital signage; produced motion content for outdoor/indoor displays and multimedia presentations.
Creative Director at Al-Ziad Media Group | KSA
April 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010
Led creative direction for media campaigns; supervised design and production across multiple channels.
Art Director at JAID Productions – ITG
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
E‑Learning content, design, animations, presentations and training materials; digital marketing and production.
Art Director, Designer at Top Adv.Design
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Printing and promoting campaigns in newspapers and street advertising; design and brand materials.
Graphic Designer at Phila Center
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Design and color separation; contributed to various print and branding materials.
Graphic Designer, Animator at Maraya
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
2D/3D design and animation for print and media projects.
Arabic Calligrapher at Enaba Company
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Arabic calligraphy for branding and signage projects.

Education

Autodesk Maya Certified Professional at Autodesk
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025
Autodesk Certified Instructor at Autodesk
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025

Qualifications

Certified Instructor
January 1, 2004 - November 29, 2025
Autodesk Maya Certified Professional
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025
Autodesk Certified Instructor
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services