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Sam Chegini

@samchegini

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I’m a filmmaker and animator crafting high-impact motion graphics and animated films for international audiences.

Iran

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a studio or team that values cinematic animation and high-performance marketing creatives—where I can direct, animate, and design for international audiences, and also apply modern AI workflows to improve speed and quality.

I’m a filmmaker, animator, and motion designer with over 15 years of professional experience creating visual works for international audiences. I move confidently across animation, live-action filmmaking, motion graphics, and digital illustration—bringing both artistic depth and commercial versatility to every production.

I’ve collaborated with major music labels including Sony Music, Warner Music, and Universal Music Group, along with the United Nations, global NGOs, and award-winning performing arts institutions. My work has premiered in Rolling Stone, screened at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and earned awards across the United States, Canada, France, Sweden, and beyond.

I direct ambitious long-form animated films and also craft lean, high-performance marketing creatives—because storytelling should perform as well as it moves. Alongside production, I teach animation, motion graphics, video editing, and AI tools at art schools in Iran, helping others build confident, modern workflows.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Animation & Motion Graphics Instructor

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Shiveh Art School

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Taught animation and motion graphics, including directing & compositing and content creation workflows. Delivered instruction using Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, and Moho.

Teaching Animation Motion Graphics Compositing Adobe After Effects Adobe Premiere Pro Photoshop Moho Content Creation

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Motion Graphics Content Creator

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Glocal Platform For Urban Finance (GPUF) Corp

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 4 months)

Produced motion graphics, animated content, and video materials for international urban finance and policy campaigns for GPUF Corp.

Motion Graphics 2D Animation Video Editing Compositing Adobe After Effects Sound Design B Roll Graphic Design Content Creation Workflow Automation

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Motion Graphics Designer

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Urban Economy Forum (United Nations)

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 4 months)

Created motion graphic and animated video content for United Nations global communications and forum events.

Motion Graphics 2D Animation Video Production Compositing Adobe After Effects Editing Sound Design Unreal Engine Graphic Design

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SamChats Interview Series Producer

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SamChats

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 4 months)

Self-produced the SamChats online interview series featuring international artists, musicians, and cultural figures. Coordinated end-to-end content creation for video interviews across multiple locations.

Content Creation Video Editing Motion Graphics Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe After Effects Sound Design

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Filmmaker, Animator & Designer

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Sam Pictures Productions

Jan 2009 - Present (17 years 4 months)

Produced animation, film, motion graphics, and graphic design for international clients, including Sony Music, Warner Music, Universal Music Group, and the United Nations. Created visual works spanning animation and live-action filmmaking for global audiences.