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Mazin Azmy

@mazinazmy

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Seasoned Visual Effects Director with over 22 years of experience.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I seek opportunities that challenge my creativity and allow me to lead innovative visual storytelling projects.

I'm Mazin Azmy, a passionate Visual Effects Director with over 22 years of experience in the media and graphics industry. Currently, I lead as an art director at Octopus Studio, where I apply my expertise across various artistic production areas. My career has allowed me to work with post-production companies and TV channels, excelling in diverse roles within the graphics field.

Throughout my journey, I have contributed to numerous projects, including advertisements, branding, and visual effects for films and series. My work reflects my philosophy of creating art that resonates with audiences and evokes emotions. I am dedicated to meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every project aligns with a well-defined plan. I am excited to bring my skills and experience to new challenges and continue elevating the art of visual storytelling.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Visual Effects and Creative Director / Founder

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Octopus Studio

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 9 months)

Led and managed all studio operations, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of copywriters, storyboarders, illustrators, designers, animators, 3D artists, compositors, and editors. Directed various projects as CG Supervisor, Animation Director, Art Director, or Post-Producer, adapting roles to project needs.

CG Supervision Art Direction Post production Team Management Visual Effects Motion Graphics 3D Editing

Motion Graphics Artist

Al Jazeera

Jun 2011 - Present (14 years 4 months)

Produced broadcasting TV shows and news packages, contributing to channel branding initiatives. Provided consulting services for various media projects.

Broadcast Design Motion Graphics Consulting Media Production After Effects

Motion Graphics Artist / Art-Director

Freelance

Jun 2011 - Present (14 years 4 months)

Focused on enhancing management and soft skills to improve communication with teams and clients. Gained broader cultural knowledge to enrich artistic presentations and ideas.

Client Communication Team Collaboration Project Management Creative Strategy

Motion Graphics Artist

Aroma

Jan 2009 - Present (16 years 9 months)

Collaborated with various departments in a large post-production company, working with high-profile clients on significant market-impacting projects. Produced advertisements, music videos, opening sequences, and visual effects for films and series.

Post production Client Management Advertising Music Videos VFX Film Production Series Production Team Collaboration Project Coordination

Motion Graphics Artist & Supervisor

Fenix

Jan 2008 - Present (17 years 9 months)

Created impactful music videos that became industry benchmarks and sources of inspiration. Produced advertisements, channel brands, promos, and titles.

Advertising Motion Graphics Creative Direction Visual Storytelling

Motion Graphics Artist & Supervisor

CEP

Jan 2004 - Present (21 years 9 months)

Contributed significantly to the company's growth by enhancing production quality and improving team collaboration. Developed and expanded the company's capabilities in visual effects.

Quality Improvement Collaboration Visual Effects Motion Graphics Mentorship Problem Solving