Candidate

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First Name: Mostafa Gad
E-Mail Address: mostafa.gad.filmmaker@gmail.com
Country: United Arab Emirates
Phone: 0501194099
Current Job Designation: VFX Compositor
Job Designation Applying For: Graphic | Motion | VFX | AI
Total Years of Experience: +5
Copy your Resume / CV in this box: Mostafa Gad
Graphic Designer | Motion Designer | VFX Compositor | AI Visual Creator
📱 +971501194099 | 📩 mostafa.gad.filmmaker@gmail.com | 🌍 UAE Resident
Showreel: https://vimeo.com/1102363887
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mostafa-gad-filmmaker
IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm16704544/
Professional Summary
Creative Visual Artist blending expertise in VFX Compositing, Motion Graphics, and AI-driven content creation to deliver engaging digital experiences. Strong background in film, commercials, and social media content. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Nuke, Mocha Pro, and Silhouette Paint, with hands-on experience using AI tools including Google AI, Kling, Flux, Runway, Pika, and Veo3. Based in the UAE with valid residency; open to full-time or freelance opportunities.
Skills
Technical Skills
- VFX Compositing
- Rotoscoping & Cleanup (Prep)
- Motion Graphics Design
- Visual Storytelling
- Film Editing & Directing
- Matte Painting
- Traditional Drawing & Sketching
Software & Tools
- Nuke
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Mocha Pro
- Silhouette Paint
- AI Generative Tools (Google AI, Flux, Runway, Kling, ImagenFx, Pika, Veo3)
Soft Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
Professional Experience
• VFX Compositor | The Crew Post Production, Egypt | 2023 – 2025
Delivered 50+ high-end compositing shots using Nuke and Mocha Pro, including green screen keying, rotoscoping, cleanup, tracking, and color correction. Collaborated with directors and editors to ensure seamless visual continuity.
• Senior Graphic Designer | Brand AD-Vision, Egypt | 2018 – 2022
Designed and executed creative campaigns for digital, print, and social media platforms. Produced engaging motion graphics and animations that increased client brand visibility.
• Freelance Film Director | Independent Projects | 2017 – 2018
Directed award-winning short films from concept to post-production. Recognized at multiple international film festivals for innovative storytelling.
• Matte Painting Artist | Echo Media Production | 2016 – 2017
Created high-quality digital environments and backgrounds for VFX integration, working closely with compositing and lighting teams.
• Graphic Designer | Miami Group Advertising Solutions, Egypt | 2014 – 2016
Developed branding visuals, marketing assets, and animated content for a variety of advertising clients.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Cinema Arts – Animation Department
Higher Institute of Cinema, Egypt
Certifications & Workshops
- Advanced VFX & Compositing Training
- Motion Graphics & AI Creative Tools Workshop
Awards & Recognition
- Multiple international film festival awards for directing and animation
- Participation in numerous local and international film festivals with officially selected projects
Languages
- Arabic: Native
- English: Professional working proficiency
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