Art Director, Illustrator & 2D Animator, Zanad
Head Judge – Animation & VFX
Merna Karam is an Egyptian art director, illustrator, and 2D animator with over a decade of experience in the animation and visual storytelling industry.
She began her creative journey with a strong foundation in illustration and a deep appreciation for all things visual, with a degree of media design in the german university in Egypt, her interest for animation started. That eventually brought het to Zanad, one of the region’s most respected animation studios.
At Zanad, Merna has worked on a wide range of advertising projects, collaborating with a highly talented team that has played a major role in shaping her artistic voice. Leading her to the role of art director in recent years.
Her work is characterized by a wide range of artistic style and a playful yet thoughtful visual sensibility, and a constant drive to explore new creative territory.
She remains passionate about storytelling in all its forms and is always eager to take on projects that are fresh, dynamic, and visually distinct.
