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About

Aaya Al-Shamahi is an illustrator, character animator and video producer based in London. 

 

Aaya's academic background in Middle Eastern studies and her career in journalism has directed her to story-telling through animation and shedding light on issues of identity and Middle Eastern culture. 

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For more information on Aaya's work, to get in touch regarding employment opportunities, or to just say hello, feel free to email at: 
aayaalshamahi@hotmail.co.uk

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EDUCATION
SOAS  BA History and Arabic | 2:1
SOAS  MA Near and Middle Eastern Studies | Distinction 

Central Saint Martins, UAL MA Character Animation | Merit

 

WORK

Aaya currently works as a video producer and editor

for London based news agency Middle East Eye.

Check out her journalism work here.

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Aaya also works on illustrations, animations

and story-boards for clients. 

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