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The Vision

Abdulmalik Bukhari

I am embarking on a mission to cultivate and elevate the animation industry in the Middle East, positioning myself as one of its foremost pioneers. I reside in Saudi Arabia, a nation committed to realizing its vision of becoming a global frontrunner, as articulated in the 2030 Vision. A key factor of this vision involves an increase in domestically produced content, a realm in which I aspire to leave an indelible mark.
 

During my time in college, I have a clear set of objectives that I plan to pursue. One of my priorities is building a strong network of connections. I believe that having a network can be incredibly beneficial when it comes to learning new things. By connecting with knowledgeable individuals, I can seek their expertise and gain valuable insights. Additionally, having a network can also be advantageous if I decide to start a business, as I can tap into the resources and support of people who can help me establish and grow my venture.

 

Another objective of mine is to attend a reputable institution or college that offers a challenging environment. Being part of a world-class institution would provide me with opportunities to enhance my knowledge about the industry and connect with like-minded individuals who share similar interests. However, my desire to learn extends beyond the boundaries of the college. I am determined to seek out opportunities to learn from industry leaders and professionals who have achieved success in the field. By doing so, I can gain valuable insights and perspectives that complement my formal education.

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I joined many courses in Filmmaking, Editing, and Videography,  learning as much as I can. I wanted to learn more about animation too, but my country and in fact the entire middle east was missing this industry, and it bugged me that this amazing industry of animation has not yet been explored properly in my culture. However, I did not let that stop me. In 2021 I joined Ringling College's pre-college program, one of the top colleges for 3D Animation. There I took courses in 3D animation, motion design, 2D design, 3D design, 4D design, and drawing, these courses were taught to me by people who had worked in the industry. I was even honored to have been given a letter of recommendation by one of the industry professionals, Jared Greenleaf, who worked on various Marvel films as a lead storyboarder.

 

Once I have completed my four years of college and accumulated a wealth of knowledge and connections, I plan to leverage these resources to contribute to the development of the animation industry in the Middle East. It is my hope that through my efforts, I can make a positive impact not only in the region but also on a global scale.

Extra Curricular

Filmmaking Course

2018

Videography Course

2018

3D Animation 0 to Pro Course

2018

Foodtruck

2019-2020

Realistic Drawing Course

2016

food preparation

customer service

managing inventory.

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Education + Experience

2022-Ongoing

Pratt Institute of Arts

Students focus on individual expression through form and motion. These stories are set in amazing worlds populated with unique characters. Students bring these worlds to life through a series of animation studio courses that grow in complexity and depth. Courses include 3-D modeling, 3-D animation, character design, character animation, storyboarding and storytelling, animation history, motion dynamics, lighting and rendering, and post-production courses.

Digital Arts, BFA (3-D Animation)

2024 (Summer)

Animation Intern at BlackMist

Abdulmalik was taken in as an animation intern at a local VFX company in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He helped the company produce high-quality pre-vis for upcoming projects and learned a lot about programs such as; EmberGen, LiquidGen, and After Effects.

2021-2021

Precollege - Ringling College

Discover the complexities of computer animation. This immersion covers subjects that are universal to most 3D software packages and to animation. Through a series of assignments, students will be introduced to basic modeling, animation, texturing, and lighting techniques using the 3D modeling and animation software.

Computer Animation: 3D Animation

2019-2021

Mnather - Marketing | Accounts Management | Photography | design

Abdulmalik was one of the early employees at the start of the orginization. He helped out in graphic design and video editing, and after 3 years with the organization he had to leave and start his college journey.

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