Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

I am an award-winning Filmmaker, Animator, and Theater Director, with a passion for teaching, writing, and film festival programming. My work has been recognized across multiple fields, including animation, teaching, and theater, and I am proud to have received several awards in recognition of my contributions. Beyond my artistic talents, I am also multilingual, fluent in English, Arabic, and Wolof, which I attribute to my Gambian-Lebanese heritage. I hold a Master's Degree from Loughborough University, and as a film lecturer and dedicated storyteller, I am committed to inspiring and being inspired every day.…I am an award-winning Filmmaker, Animator, and Theater Director, with a passion for teaching, writing, and film festival programming. My work has been recognized across multiple fields, including animation, teaching, and theater, and I am proud to have received several awards in recognition of my contributions. Beyond my artistic talents, I am also multilingual, fluent in English, Arabic, and Wolof, which I attribute to my Gambian-Lebanese heritage. I hold a Master's Degree from Loughborough University, and as a film lecturer and dedicated storyteller, I am committed to inspiring and being inspired every day.

Gaby Milky

Filmmaker, Writer, Creative Director, +2





I am an award-winning Filmmaker, Animator, and Theater Director, with a passion for teaching, writing, and film festival programming. My work has been recognized across multiple fields, including animation, teaching, and theater, and I am proud to have received several awards in recognition of my contributions. Beyond my artistic talents, I am also multilingual, fluent in English, Arabic, and Wolof, which I attribute to my Gambian-Lebanese heritage. I hold a Master's Degree from Loughborough University, and as a film lecturer and dedicated storyteller, I am committed to inspiring and being inspired every day.…I am an award-winning Filmmaker, Animator, and Theater Director, with a passion for teaching, writing, and film festival programming. My work has been recognized across multiple fields, including animation, teaching, and theater, and I am proud to have received several awards in recognition of my contributions. Beyond my artistic talents, I am also multilingual, fluent in English, Arabic, and Wolof, which I attribute to my Gambian-Lebanese heritage. I hold a Master's Degree from Loughborough University, and as a film lecturer and dedicated storyteller, I am committed to inspiring and being inspired every day.

Available to hire

I am an award-winning Filmmaker, Animator, and Theater Director, with a passion for teaching, writing, and film festival programming. My work has been recognized across multiple fields, including animation, teaching, and theater, and I am proud to have received several awards in recognition of my contributions. Beyond my artistic talents, I am also multilingual, fluent in English, Arabic, and Wolof, which I attribute to my Gambian-Lebanese heritage. I hold a Master’s Degree from Loughborough University, and as a film lecturer and dedicated storyteller, I am committed to inspiring and being inspired every day.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Arabic

Fluent

Wolof

Advanced

Work Experience

Part-time Lecturer at Amity University - Dubai

December 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025

Lecturer in History of Art, VFX Animation, and Drawing for 2D Animation.

Writer & Director at Les Marionnettes - Dubai

September 1, 2024 - Present

Creative Director and writer/director for plays and theatrical quartets including corporate manifesto, coulrophobia (Fear of Clowns), and others performed at venues such as Alserkal Avenue and NDU Lebanon.

Storytelling Workshop Instructor at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy

March 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025

Facilitated storytelling workshops enhancing creative and narrative skills.

Editor & Motion Graphics Artist at ITHRA - Dhahran, KSA

September 30, 2023 - July 31, 2025

Created 110 lyric videos for ITHRA's sing-along event.

Editor & VFX Artist at Gamers8 - Riyadh, KSA

August 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025

Edited a 3-minute introduction video for Gamers8 on 3 large screens totaling 30,000 pixels in width.

Applied Media Lecturer & Advisor at Higher Colleges of Technology - UAE

December 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025

Delivered courses on Photography, Visual Communications, Motion Graphics, Interviewing, Screen Culture, and Digital Storytelling.

Film Workshop Mentor at Cinema for Peace - Lebanon

August 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025

Mentored participants in film workshops.

Script Consultant at United Nations Industrial Development Organization

August 31, 2021 - July 31, 2025

Provided script consulting services.

Program Director at Beirut International Children & Family Film Festival

January 1, 2018 - Present

Selected films to cater to target audiences for the festival.

Writer & Director (Multiple Theatrical Plays) at Various

January 1, 2017 - Present

Directed several theatrical plays including Coulrophobia, Dreams Are Illegal, Corporate Manifesto, and others, with performances in Lebanon and Dubai.

Drama Teacher at Sagesse High School

December 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025

Taught drama.

Animator at Ecstasy Labs

December 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025

Worked as an animator.

2D Animation Teacher at American Community School

December 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025

Instructed students in 2D animation.

Freelance Scriptwriter at Freelance

January 1, 2011 - Present

Created scripts for orientation videos, reports, documentaries, lyrics, and book adaptations.

Freelance Editor & Animation Artist at Freelance

January 1, 2011 - Present

Worked with multinational corporations, brands, and NGOs providing services such as editing, animation, orientation videos, documentaries, and lyric videos.