Hello,
I'm Karim Essam, a 2D and 3D animator based in Egypt, working across character animation, motion graphics, and everything in between.
My path in animation has taken me through traditional 2D, stop-motion-style clay work, and full 3D pipelines from modeling and shading to lighting and animation.
I previously worked full-time at Samaka Studio, where I contributed to projects for clients like HBO, Anchor Arabia, and Nana, and led the animation team on HBO's The Vow 2 as Animation Lead. I now work as a freelance animator, taking on projects and personal collaborations, always looking for a new style or technique to bring into the mix.
What draws me to animation is simple I love telling simple stories, the kind that don't need much to land, just the right motion and timing.
When I'm not animating, you'll usually find me playing guitar or working on leather crafts different mediums, same love for shaping something by hand.
Thank you!