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Who We Are

SamakaStudio

Samaka Studio is a creative force born in Egypt — swimming freely between cultures, ideas, and animation styles.
We craft animated stories that move hearts and brands alike — bold in voice, rooted in culture, and made for the world.

From brands and agencies to international partners, we help every story find its rhythm through motion, emotion, and meaning.

Swimming from Cairo & Abu Dhabi to the world, we create stories that bridge heritage and modernity — where creativity from the region meets audiences everywhere.

Recognitions

From international screens to global stages — Samaka Studio’s creative footprint continues to grow.

Awards & Recognitions

Our work has been showcased across leading international festivals — Annecy, MIPCOM Cannes, Sharjah Animation Conference, Animasyros (Greece), and Moscow International Film Week — celebrating Arab animation on the world stage.

Awards & Residencies
In this project, we collaborated closely with the client on a creative journey — starting from crafting the character design and shaping the landscape concept, to building the main frame that anchors the ad’s visual narrative. We began with detailed sketches that captured the essence and story behind each element, then developed them further into 3D models ready for animation. The process involved a specialized team where each member contributed their expertise — from defining the character’s core outline, to refining color and texture, to developing the foundational animated frames that bring the concept to life.
Industry Honors
In this project, we collaborated closely with the client on a creative journey — starting from crafting the character design and shaping the landscape concept, to building the main frame that anchors the ad’s visual narrative. We began with detailed sketches that captured the essence and story behind each element, then developed them further into 3D models ready for animation. The process involved a specialized team where each member contributed their expertise — from defining the character’s core outline, to refining color and texture, to developing the foundational animated frames that bring the concept to life.
High-Profile Collaborations
In this project, we collaborated closely with the client on a creative journey — starting from crafting the character design and shaping the landscape concept, to building the main frame that anchors the ad’s visual narrative. We began with detailed sketches that captured the essence and story behind each element, then developed them further into 3D models ready for animation. The process involved a specialized team where each member contributed their expertise — from defining the character’s core outline, to refining color and texture, to developing the foundational animated frames that bring the concept to life.
Leadership & Community Impact
In this project, we collaborated closely with the client on a creative journey — starting from crafting the character design and shaping the landscape concept, to building the main frame that anchors the ad’s visual narrative. We began with detailed sketches that captured the essence and story behind each element, then developed them further into 3D models ready for animation. The process involved a specialized team where each member contributed their expertise — from defining the character’s core outline, to refining color and texture, to developing the foundational animated frames that bring the concept to life.
Thought Leadership
In this project, we collaborated closely with the client on a creative journey — starting from crafting the character design and shaping the landscape concept, to building the main frame that anchors the ad’s visual narrative. We began with detailed sketches that captured the essence and story behind each element, then developed them further into 3D models ready for animation. The process involved a specialized team where each member contributed their expertise — from defining the character’s core outline, to refining color and texture, to developing the foundational animated frames that bring the concept to life.
Meet the fish who keep the current alive.
A collective of dreamers, designers, and doers — each with a voice, vision, and craft of their own. Together, we make waves that move people — across screens, markets, and cultures.

Team

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Mahmoud Hemeda
CEO Animation Director & Co-founder The Visionary Current — IP Expert, storyteller, and creative force behind every new wave. (“Jack of all trades. Master of the flow.”)
Ahmad Abdelhameed
CEO Co-founder The Steady Tide — Turning complexity into flow. The operational mind that keeps the current moving. (“Operation Master.”)
Ahmad Thabit
CEO Co-founder The Eye Beneath the Surface — Our creative compass. The vision that turns emotion into visuals. (“The pulse of Samaka’s aesthetic.”)
Eslam Mazhar
Animation Director Co-founder The Fixer of Currents — The go-to problem solver. Where motion meets logic and clarity. (“Our technical soul.”)
Nouran Abdallah
Account Executive The Connector — The voice between dreams and deadlines. The heartbeat of collaboration.
Farah Elmosallamy
Social Media Specialist The Ripple Maker — Turning stories into social waves. Crafting presence through content and rhythm.
Norah El Swaisy
Project Manager The Current Keeper — Balancing speed, clarity, and creativity. The guardian of smooth flow.
Mostafa Mahdy
Art Director The Design Architect — Where vision becomes structure, and every frame has purpose.
Amany Hesham
Senior Animator The Flow Artist — Breathing motion into stillness. Finding poetry between frames.
Randa Gaber
Senior Animator The Motion Sculptor — Carving emotion out of movement. Precision meets instinct.
Mayar Soliman
Senior Animator The Silent Wave — Calm, precise, and ever-flowing. Every detail in harmony.
Salma AlGamal
Senior Background Artist The Visual Alchemist — Mixing color, story, and mood into timeless visuals.
Karim Essam
Senior Animator The Mixed Media Whisperer — Crafting motion that speaks beyond words.
Paula Amin
Art Director The Dream Shaper — Designing emotion through form and color.
Ebram Raoof
Animator & Rigger The Balance Keeper — Technical grace meets artistic instinct.
Mohamed Abu Almaaty
Compositor & Animator The Finisher — Where layers meet life. Precision, timing, and visual harmony.
Sara Shahin
Storyboard Artist The Story Weaver — Turning ideas into cinematic journeys.
Mariam Abdelatif
Animator & Storyboard Artist The Emerging Current — Learning, flowing, evolving — frame by frame.
Taha H. AbuTaleb
Finance The Silent Anchor — Keeping the current steady. Numbers with rhythm.
Mostafa Nagm El Din
Head of Finance The Guardian of Flow — Balancing growth and stability beneath the surface.
Hana Afifi
Business Developer The Wave Builder — Expanding horizons, forming alliances, and creating new tides for Samaka’s future.

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