nikita kibirev -
animation director
& animator


also known for his: storyboarding, Concept Art & 3D generalist skills

Hi! I'm an Animation Director, 3D generalist, and Concept Artist based in Portland (OR). I help studios, production companies, agencies, and all sorts of clients create music videos, cinematic game trailers, character & environment designs, storyboards & animatics, promotional illustrations, 3D character animation, and webcomics.

‍My passion is to bring ideas to life and solve creative problems by developing entertaining and lasting visual experiences.

CLIENTS - NETFLIX, DISNEY, ADOBE, NIKE, RIOT GAMES, IBM, THE NEW YORK TIMES, PEN AMERICA, EPIC GAMES

press

  • CARTOON BREW

    “ The animation in “Noir” is breathtaking and looks like it could have been pulled straight from a big-budget Hollywood feature. Yet everything was handled exclusively by Kibirev “

    “ He succeeds fantastically because we can’t stop thinking about the video ”

    Jamie Lang, Editor-in-Chief, Cartoon Brew

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  • BERLIN MUSIC VIDEO AWARD 2024

    I’m thrilled to be a part of the prestigious Silver Screenings at the upcoming Berlin Music Video Awards.

    WEBSITE

  • DIRECTORS NOTES

    “ a great piece of filmmaking ”

    “ The result is a completely spectacular visual feast with a strong thematic exploration of knotty codependent relationships “

    James Maitre, Writer & Curator, Directors Notes

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  • Mammoth Film Festival 2024

    NOIR was selected for the Mammoth Film Festival 2024 !

    FESTIVAL LINK

  • ANIMATION WORLD NETWORK

    “ Powerful 2D and 3D images meld with musician adiiilya’s vocals to delve into themes of jealousy, obsession, and toxic masculinity while portraying the characters’ fragmented minds and distorted perceptions of reality. “

    Debbie Diamond Sarto, News Editor, Animation World Network

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  • CG MEDIA

    《NOIR》運用 Blender 與 After Effects 打造吸睛詭譎的 MV 風格，呢喃的音樂搭配迷幻的色彩突顯了這支 MV 的節奏感，並塑造出女子夜歸的不安恐懼。透過這次專訪，我們將一窺這支 MV 製作過程，以及如何將音樂節奏與故事情節完美結合。

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  • MOVIE FEST UK

    “ Kibirev’s directorial prowess shines through, creating a unique and riveting cinematic experience ”

    “ The animation style is nothing short of a revelation that would make the creators of "Into the Spider-Verse" nod in approval ”

    Connor Ashdown-Ford, Writer & Curator, MovieFest UK

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