I am Maryam Khalilzadeh, an animation filmmaker, visual artist, illustrator, and graphic designer with extensive experience in visual arts and animation. I have directed and created seven short films screened at international festivals including Annecy and San Diego Comic-Con International Film Festival. I bring a diverse artistic background in screenwriting, storyboard, concept and layout art, background design, illustration, and graphic design. In addition to creating art, I enjoy sharing my knowledge as a guest lecturer and workshop leader at Aalto University. I founded Tea with Wolf Studio in Finland to further explore my passion for animation and storytelling.…

Maryam Khalilzadeh

I am Maryam Khalilzadeh, an animation filmmaker, visual artist, illustrator, and graphic designer with extensive experience in visual arts and animation. I have directed and created seven short films screened at international festivals including Annecy and San Diego Comic-Con International Film Festival. I bring a diverse artistic background in screenwriting, storyboard, concept and layout art, background design, illustration, and graphic design. In addition to creating art, I enjoy sharing my knowledge as a guest lecturer and workshop leader at Aalto University. I founded Tea with Wolf Studio in Finland to further explore my passion for animation and storytelling.…

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I am Maryam Khalilzadeh, an animation filmmaker, visual artist, illustrator, and graphic designer with extensive experience in visual arts and animation. I have directed and created seven short films screened at international festivals including Annecy and San Diego Comic-Con International Film Festival. I bring a diverse artistic background in screenwriting, storyboard, concept and layout art, background design, illustration, and graphic design.

In addition to creating art, I enjoy sharing my knowledge as a guest lecturer and workshop leader at Aalto University. I founded Tea with Wolf Studio in Finland to further explore my passion for animation and storytelling.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at Tea with Wolf Studio
January 1, 2024 - April 27, 2024
Leading and managing my own studio focused on animation and visual arts. Overseeing creative direction, project development, and production of animated films and visual projects.
Animation Filmmaker at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - April 27, 2024
Director, animator, concept artist, background and character designer for various 2D animation projects and films.
Illustrator, Graphic Designer - Motion Graphist at Freelance
January 1, 2005 - April 27, 2024
Creating illustrations, graphic designs, and motion graphics for clients.
Founder at Tea with Wolf Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and managed Tea with Wolf Studio, a creative studio in Uusimaa, Finland focused on animation and visual arts.
Gust Lecture - Animation Workshop holder at Aalto University
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led animation workshops and served as a guest lecturer, sharing expertise with students at Aalto University.
Animation Filmmaker at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Worked as a freelance animation filmmaker with roles including director, animator, concept artist, background and character designer.
Illustrator, Graphic Designer - Motion Graphist at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Provided freelance services in illustration, graphic design, and motion graphics.
Founder at Tea with Wolf Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founder of Tea with Wolf Studio in Uusimaa, Finland, focusing on animation and visual storytelling.
Gust Lecture - Animation Workshop holder at Aalto University, Uusimaa, Finland
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led animation workshops as a guest lecturer, mentoring students and sharing expertise in animation filmmaking.
Animation Filmmaker at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Director, animator, concept artist, background and character designer for various 2D animation projects.
Illustrator, Graphic Designer - Motion Graphist at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Worked as a freelance illustrator, graphic designer and motion graphic artist providing creative visual solutions.

Education

MA at LUCA School of Arts, Genk; Aalto University, Espoo; Universidade Lusófona, Lisbon
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
MA at Tehran University of Art
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
BA at Tehran University of Art
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
MA at LUCA SCHOOL OF ARTS, GENK- AALTO UNIVERSITY, ESPOO- UNIVERSIDADE LUSÓFONA, LISBON
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
MA at TEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF ART
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
BA at TEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF ART
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
MA, Animation at LUCA School of Arts, Genk - Aalto University, Espoo - Universidade Lusófona, Lisbon
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
MA, Animation at Tehran University of Art
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
BA, Graphic Design at Tehran University of Art
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

Berlinale Talents
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
RE: ANIMA European Joint Master in Animation, Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Berlinale Talents
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
RE: ANIMA EUROPEAN JOINT MASTER IN ANIMATION, ERASMUS MUNDUS SCHOLARSHIPS
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Berlinale Talents
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
RE: ANIMA European Joint Master in Animation, Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Member of the Finnish Animation Guild (Animaatiokilta)
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Member of the Animated Filmmakers Guild of Iran
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Official Member of ASIFA IRAN (Iranian Animated Film Association)
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
Member of WIA (Women In Animation)
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other

Skills

Experience Level