Ali Kays

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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.

About

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.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • FrenchAdvanced
  • EnglishFluent
  • ArabicFluent

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 7 roles

Founder & Immersive Experience Director (XR/AI) · ThreeWise Immersive MediaJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

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 · Wonderful LandJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Co-directed an immersive animated feature, leading a multidisciplinary team on concept, direction and production.

Co-Director · Link Animated Fiction Feature FilmJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Co-directed an animated fiction feature film; coordinates with co-directors Natalie Karnéef & Ali Kays; distributor TBD.

Senior Lecturer · Collège LaSalleJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Adjunct Professor · Lebanese American UniversitySep 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 3 mos
Senior Lecturer · American University of BeirutFeb 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 10 mos
Senior Lecturer · Lebanese American UniversityMar 2010 – Feb 2011 · 1 yr

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