Hi, I'm Nutsa Kirikashvili, a multidisciplinary cinematic artist with over three years of experience working with Unreal Engine and UEFN. I love blending art and technology to create immersive storytelling experiences, focusing on MetaHuman animation, lighting, and virtual cinematography. I'm passionate about solving technical challenges and delivering polished, optimized results in real-time game environments. I have worked on various exciting projects, animating cinematic sequences and designing interactive elements for games, especially in Fortnite-based environments. When I'm not animating or designing, I enjoy exploring new techniques and continuously learning to push the boundaries of virtual production.

Nutsa Kirikashvili

Hi, I'm Nutsa Kirikashvili, a multidisciplinary cinematic artist with over three years of experience working with Unreal Engine and UEFN. I love blending art and technology to create immersive storytelling experiences, focusing on MetaHuman animation, lighting, and virtual cinematography. I'm passionate about solving technical challenges and delivering polished, optimized results in real-time game environments. I have worked on various exciting projects, animating cinematic sequences and designing interactive elements for games, especially in Fortnite-based environments. When I'm not animating or designing, I enjoy exploring new techniques and continuously learning to push the boundaries of virtual production.

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Hi, I’m Nutsa Kirikashvili, a multidisciplinary cinematic artist with over three years of experience working with Unreal Engine and UEFN. I love blending art and technology to create immersive storytelling experiences, focusing on MetaHuman animation, lighting, and virtual cinematography. I’m passionate about solving technical challenges and delivering polished, optimized results in real-time game environments.

I have worked on various exciting projects, animating cinematic sequences and designing interactive elements for games, especially in Fortnite-based environments. When I’m not animating or designing, I enjoy exploring new techniques and continuously learning to push the boundaries of virtual production.

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Language

Georgian
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English
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Russian
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Work Experience

Project & Marketing Manager at Rustaveli National Theatre
January 1, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Managed international creative tours and artistic collaborations. Co-founded a cultural hub by converting an abandoned tunnel into an art space and produced SYNESTHESIA—a live collaborative performance blending music and visual art.
Freelance Cinematic Artist – Game Projects (UEFN & UE5) at Remote
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created cinematic animations for several Fortnite-based projects using Unreal Engine and UEFN. Designed and animated intro sequences, cinematic transitions, and character animations, including MetaHuman animations and Live Link facial capture. Implemented game logic integration like jump scares and cinematic triggers while optimizing rendering performance with Niagara VFX and level streaming.
Co-founder at TRIKO
January 1, 2021 - Present
Developed community-based creative projects combining storytelling, design, and multimedia installations.

Education

MA at Tbilisi State University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
BA at Georgian Technical University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Software & Internet