Kids, preschool & commercial animation · 13+ years
Animatedseriesdirector & productionsupervisor
Series I’ve directed and led air on MBC 3, Shahid and CBBC. Studios bring me in to take a show from first script to final episode, or to rescue a production that’s slipping and deliver it on time, at the quality it was promised.
How I help
On a series
Create it, direct it, A to Z
I create original IP and direct animated series from the first idea to the final delivered episode, in 2D and 3D, keeping story, look and production on track together.
I come into a production, find where the pipeline is breaking down, and fix it. I pinpoint the weak spot, work out how to make it better, and get the show delivered on time at the quality it was meant to have.
Diagnose bottlenecks across departments and vendors
Fix workflow, reviews, schedule and handoffs
Deliver on time without lowering the bar
I run a hybrid pipeline: AI handles repetitive work so the team has more time for the craft. Every creative decision stays with the artists. I teach this approach →
My Series Control Room The tracker I built to plan, track and forecast a whole season: every episode and department on one timeline, with delays flagged before they hit delivery. Example data.
“Dania has the rare mix of creative instinct, leadership, and production discipline that any Executive Producer would love to have within their team.”
“She fully deserves the credit for successfully delivering the Arabic original. Dania was genuinely instrumental in making Mansour: Age of AI the success it became.”
Nabil El JisrFormer CEO & Executive Producer, Bidaya Media
“I highly recommend Dania for any production seeking a skilled Director or Production Manager.”
“She managed complex overlapping production cycles, maintained the schedule effectively… Her hard work, dedication, and creative leadership make her an invaluable asset to any team.”
Avi KatzDigital Supervisor, ALGORITHM · managed Dania at Bidaya Media
“Dania showed outstanding project management skills, ensuring the deadlines were met without compromising quality.”
“She managed to guide the team through the creative process with clarity and enthusiasm. I am sure Dania will be an incredible asset for any studio.”
Manuel AlmelaDirector & Story Artist, Bidaya Media
“Versatile, organized, and adaptable, Dania is the ‘Special Forces’ of animation production.”
“She consistently impresses with her creative problem-solving, strong directorial vision, and deep production know-how. She’s a force you always want on your team.”
Saud BoksmatiCreative executive, original IP across animation and books
“Dania is one of the most competent & knowledgeable people I have worked with.”
“Her eye for detail is unmatched, spotting issues across departments, and always having solutions ready to offer. Dania is also a natural leader.”
Patrick HoranProduction Designer, Bidaya Media
“Definitely a key artist for every project to have on board!”
“We were so lucky to have her on board on Mansour, to manage schedules, deadlines, art, supervision…”
Lorenzo PaoliArt Director, Mansour: Age of AI · Disney, Lucasfilm, Netflix Animation
One shot, six steps from animation to final grade. Swipe or use the arrows.
01AnimationThe animated shot as a playblast: performance, timing and camera locked before anything else moves forward.022D animation & FX2D animation layered on top of the approved 3D animation, with rope, hair and bubbles simulated so everything reacts to the action.03Lighting & renderLights set for the underwater mood and the shot rendered out in passes, ready for comp.04Comp: underwater depthDepth, haze and light falloff built in compositing to sell the water and push the space back.05Comp: bubbles & lineBubble FX layered in and the 2D line details added to keep the show's hand-drawn feel.06Final gradeColour and contrast balanced across the sequence so the shot cuts cleanly with its neighbours.
From my own work: A.I.-assisted animation, directed and finished by hand.
Online workshop · Nov & Dec 2026
AI for Creatives: from concept to final cut
A hands-on, hybrid workshop for creatives already working in the industry. We build one finished spot together, from concept and design to animation, Higgsfield and Blender, post production and budgeting.
Animated series director and production supervisor with over 13 years in kids, preschool and commercial animation. I want to make original Arabic animated content that celebrates our culture, values and identity, and gives the next generation stories that feel like their own.
Roles
Series director, show creator, production supervisor