I am a Berlinale Talents 2024 alumna with rich experience in visual art and animation. My background is diverse, including directing, screenwriting, animation, concept and layout art, storyboarding, background design, illustration, and graphic design. I have created seven short films that have been screened at international festivals such as Annecy, Tricky Women, St. Louis, and San Diego Comic-Con International Film Festival. In addition to filmmaking, I have served as a guest lecturer and led animation workshops for students at Aalto University. I also founded Tea with Wolf Studio in Finland, where I continue to pursue my passion for animation and visual storytelling.

Maryam Khalilzadeh

I am a Berlinale Talents 2024 alumna with rich experience in visual art and animation. My background is diverse, including directing, screenwriting, animation, concept and layout art, storyboarding, background design, illustration, and graphic design. I have created seven short films that have been screened at international festivals such as Annecy, Tricky Women, St. Louis, and San Diego Comic-Con International Film Festival. In addition to filmmaking, I have served as a guest lecturer and led animation workshops for students at Aalto University. I also founded Tea with Wolf Studio in Finland, where I continue to pursue my passion for animation and visual storytelling.

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I am a Berlinale Talents 2024 alumna with rich experience in visual art and animation. My background is diverse, including directing, screenwriting, animation, concept and layout art, storyboarding, background design, illustration, and graphic design. I have created seven short films that have been screened at international festivals such as Annecy, Tricky Women, St. Louis, and San Diego Comic-Con International Film Festival.

In addition to filmmaking, I have served as a guest lecturer and led animation workshops for students at Aalto University. I also founded Tea with Wolf Studio in Finland, where I continue to pursue my passion for animation and visual storytelling.

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Language

English
Advanced
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at Tea with Wolf Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded a studio in Uusimaa, Finland focused on animation and visual art projects, fostering creative works and collaborations.
Gust Lecture - Animation Workshop holder at Aalto University
January 1, 2025 - Present
Conducted animation workshops and served as a guest lecturer for students, sharing expertise in animation production and techniques.
Animation Filmmaker at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Worked as a freelance director, animator, concept artist, background and character designer, producing multiple short films and animation projects.
Illustrator, Graphic Designer - Motion Graphist at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Provided freelance services as an illustrator, graphic designer, and motion graphist, contributing to various visual art projects.

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, 2005 - December 31, 2007
BA 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

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other