Hi, I'm Alireza Shahramfar, an animation graduate with over 17 years of industry experience. I started my career as an intern in 2009 and have since worked across various sectors of animation, from hands-on layout to high-level production management. These days I focus on production management and project leadership for both feature films and series, while staying closely connected to the production process and feeding my passion for layout.…

Alireza (Shahriyar) Shahramfar

Hi, I'm Alireza Shahramfar, an animation graduate with over 17 years of industry experience. I started my career as an intern in 2009 and have since worked across various sectors of animation, from hands-on layout to high-level production management. These days I focus on production management and project leadership for both feature films and series, while staying closely connected to the production process and feeding my passion for layout.…

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Hi, I’m Alireza Shahramfar, an animation graduate with over 17 years of industry experience. I started my career as an intern in 2009 and have since worked across various sectors of animation, from hands-on layout to high-level production management.

These days I focus on production management and project leadership for both feature films and series, while staying closely connected to the production process and feeding my passion for layout.

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Work Experience

Managing Director at Sky frame Animation Studio
August 1, 2025 - Present
Oversee the Dubai office, coordinating new projects and contracts, driving product sales, and managing cinema distribution. Align cross-functional teams to company goals and ensure high-quality, timely project delivery.
Executive Producer at Sky frame Animation Studio
October 1, 2021 - Present
Led full production of Dolphin Boy 2 (feature) with a 300+ person team; co-produced Dragon Wish (TV Series) with AA Studio (Russia). Implemented efficient pipelines using film production management software and guided the studio through 300 minutes of animated content over 15 months. Spearheaded AI-assisted promotion and secured funding for other feature productions (Parkophobia, B. White, Santa Wish Factory).
Production Manager at Ayandehnegar Rasaneh Studio
February 1, 2019 - September 30, 2021
Managed teams and budgets for Holyland (52 episodes) and Baba toto (72 episodes) TV series, coordinating across departments to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Layout Supervisor at Ayandehnegar Rasaneh Studio
May 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020
Supervised junior and senior layout artists; coordinated with animation and lighting departments to ensure layout readiness and consistency with art direction.
Layout Artist at Ayandehnegar Rasaneh Studio
March 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019
Created and refined layout assets, collaborating with animation and lighting teams to ensure scenes were production-ready.
Layout Lead at Soyuzmultfilm Studio
January 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020
Led layout team on Suvorov, an animated feature film, coordinating with directing and animation teams to ensure continuity and timing.
Layout Supervisor at Siahpar Studio
April 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Led a small layout team; collaborated with production and pre-production to meet production needs.
Layout Supervisor at Pooyamehr Studio
September 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Worked on King of Water animated feature film; supervised layout tasks and supported production pipeline.
Character Rigger at Vishka Studio
November 1, 2011 - July 31, 2014
Rigger character rigging for multiple projects including Maskan Bank and Tehran Municipality Trilogy; collaborated with animators and rigging team.
Layout Artist at Vishka Studio
December 1, 2010 - July 31, 2014
Layout artist tasks across several projects including Undertals, Maskan Bank, Tehran Municipality Trilogy, Pars Online Commercial; ensured layout quality.
Director at Vishka Studio
August 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013
Directed UN AIDS program clips; produced five 3-minute clips for distribution in Iran prisons and the region.
Animator at Vishka Studio
December 1, 2009 - November 30, 2011
Animated sequences for Undertals and related projects; collaborated with team to deliver animation tasks.
Managing Director at Sky frame Animation Studio – Dubai, UAE
August 1, 2025 - Present
Oversees coordination of new projects and contracts, drives product sales, and manages cinema distribution for the Dubai office.
Executive Producer at Sky frame Animation Studio – Dubai, UAE
October 1, 2021 - Present
Led full production of Dolphin Boy 2, a feature film with a 400+ team; co-produced Dragon Wish with AA Studio (Russia); designed efficient pipelines using film production management software; produced AI-assisted promotional clips for Parkophobia and secured funding for B. White and Santa Factory.
Production Manager at Ayandehnegar Rasaneh Studio – Tehran, Iran
February 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021
Managed teams and budgets for Holyland Season 2 (52 episodes), Baba Toto 2D (72 episodes), and Dandelion Clip (312 episodes).
Layout Supervisor at Ayandehnegar Rasaneh Studio – Tehran, Iran
May 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Supervised layout artists and coordinated with animation and lighting departments.
Layout Artist at Ayandehnegar Rasaneh Studio – Tehran, Iran
March 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Worked on Holyland YouTube series.
Layout Lead at Soyuzmultfilm Studio – Moscow, Russia
January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020
Worked on Suvorov animated feature film.
Layout Supervisor at Siahpar Studio – Tehran, Iran
April 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017
Led a small layout team and coordinated with production and pre-production teams to meet production needs.
Layout Supervisor at Pooyamehr Studio – Tehran, Iran
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2016
Worked on King of Water animated feature film and The Incomplete Short film.
Character Rigger at Vishka Studio – Tehran, Iran
November 1, 2011 - July 1, 2014
Maskan Bank, Tehran Municipality Trilogy (Paper City) and Pars Online Commercial.
Layout Artist at Vishka Studio – Tehran, Iran
December 1, 2010 - July 1, 2014
Undertals, Maskan Bank, Tehran Municipality Trilogy (Paper City), Pars Online Commercial.
Director at Vishka Studio – Tehran, Iran
August 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
UN AIDS program, produced five 3-minute clips for the UN AIDS program in Iran; distributed across prisons nationwide and in the region.
Animator at Vishka Studio – Tehran, Iran
December 1, 2009 - November 1, 2011
Undertals teaser.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at IAU University - Graphic Design
September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2014
Associate’s Degree at University of Applied Science and Technology - Animation
September 1, 2006 - June 30, 2009
High School Diploma at IRIB Conservatory - Cinema
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree at IAU University - Graphic Design
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
Associate’s Degree at University of Applied Science and Technology - Animation
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
High School Diploma at IRIB Conservatory - Cinema
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2005
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at IAU University
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
Associate’s Degree in Animation at University of Applied Science and Technology
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
High School Diploma at IRIB Conservatory - Cinema
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2005
Bachelor’s Degree at IAU University - Graphic Design
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
Associate’s Degree at University of Applied Science and Technology - Animation
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009
High School Diploma at IRIB Conservatory - Cinema Show Reel Portfolio
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2005

Qualifications

Fajr Film Festival
January 7, 2025 - January 7, 2025
Best Animated Feature Film Audience Award for Best Animated Film

Industry Experience

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

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