I am a creative director, an immersive experience designer, and a motion graphics designer, with more than 25 years of professional practice in film, television, digital media, and immersive environments. I have led and collaborated on both linear and immersive projects, directing teams to create impact-focused 3D animation, visual narratives, and tech-driven experiences. Based in Montreal, my work sits at the intersection of storytelling, design, and emerging technologies, bridging concept, direction, and production pipelines for 2D, 3D, XR and real-time experiences. My practice blends conceptual thinking, technical rigor, and evolving production methodologies, with ongoing teaching and research-creativity at the intersection of industry practice.

Ali Kays

I am a creative director, an immersive experience designer, and a motion graphics designer, with more than 25 years of professional practice in film, television, digital media, and immersive environments. I have led and collaborated on both linear and immersive projects, directing teams to create impact-focused 3D animation, visual narratives, and tech-driven experiences. Based in Montreal, my work sits at the intersection of storytelling, design, and emerging technologies, bridging concept, direction, and production pipelines for 2D, 3D, XR and real-time experiences. My practice blends conceptual thinking, technical rigor, and evolving production methodologies, with ongoing teaching and research-creativity at the intersection of industry practice.

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I am a creative director, an immersive experience designer, and a motion graphics designer, with more than 25 years of professional practice in film, television, digital media, and immersive environments. I have led and collaborated on both linear and immersive projects, directing teams to create impact-focused 3D animation, visual narratives, and tech-driven experiences.

Based in Montreal, my work sits at the intersection of storytelling, design, and emerging technologies, bridging concept, direction, and production pipelines for 2D, 3D, XR and real-time experiences. My practice blends conceptual thinking, technical rigor, and evolving production methodologies, with ongoing teaching and research-creativity at the intersection of industry practice.

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Language

French
Advanced
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Immersive Experience Director (XR/AI) at ThreeWise Immersive Media
January 1, 2025 - Present
Concept and development of projects in animation, XR, and hybrid media; applied research on immersive environments; coordination and management of multi-disciplinary teams.
Co-Director at Link Animated Fiction Feature Film
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-directed an animated fiction feature film; coordinates with co-directors Natalie Karnéef & Ali Kays; distributor TBD.
Co-Director at Wonderful Land
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-directed an immersive animated feature, leading a multidisciplinary team on concept, direction and production.
Senior Lecturer at Collège LaSalle
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lecturing in film, animation and visual effects; contributing to curriculum development and student mentorship.
Adjunct Professor at Lebanese American University
September 1, 2015 - Present
Teaching and course development in animation and visual effects; collaborations with design and architecture programs.
Senior Lecturer at Lebanese American University
March 1, 2010 - February 1, 2011
Lecturing in animation and visual design; engaging with cross-department studios and projects.
Senior Lecturer at American University of Beirut
February 1, 2011 - Present
Lecturing in animation and visual effects; contributing to academic programs in the design school.

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Industry Experience

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