Abdulrahman Khedr

Abdulrahman Khedr
Giraffics

Abdulrahman Khedr is CEO at Giraffics. An entrepreneur, filmmaker and animation enthusiast with a background in videography, directing and editing, he co-founded the creative production company AXEER, focusing on creating a platform for musicians and artists in the MENA region. As the creative director and a director at AXEER, he aimed to produce high-quality visual content that highlighted societal issues.

With his experience and passion for storytelling, he went on to co-found Giraffics, an animation studio at the forefront of Egypt’s industry. Giraffics has worked on numerous projects, producing over 500 minutes of animation for clients in multiple countries. The studio is currently working on Egypt’s first animation feature film, focused on representing the region in the global animation world.

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December 4
2023

Abdulrahman Khedr

Making Africa the Animation Capital of the World: A Growing Industry Aims to Take its Place Among its Global Peers

Africa has a rich history in storytelling, as the continent was the site of some of the earliest forms of human creativity. But when it comes to animated works, it has historically been overshadowed by traditional animation powerhouses in the Global North. However, according to Abdulrahman Khedr at Egypt-based animation studio Giraffics, that's beginning to change. He explores how African creators are carving out a unique niche in the animation world, gaining international recognition and bringing substantial economic benefits to the continent.

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business development, creative economy, digital inclusion, employment, media and entertainment

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