About Me

Passionate about bringing stories to life through animation

With over 5 years of experience in 3D animation and visual effects, I specialize in creating compelling visual stories for films, commercials, and interactive media. My passion lies in pushing the boundaries of what's possible with modern animation tools.

I've worked with industry-leading software and collaborated with creative teams to deliver high-quality animations that captivate audiences and exceed client expectations.

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Projects Completed

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Happy Clients

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Years Experience

Nadim Akel - Professional 3D Animator and Visual Effects Artist from Montreal
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Tech Stack & Skills

Tools and technologies I use to create amazing animations

3D Software

Maya

85%

3ds Max

80%

Blender

65%

Houdini

65%

Zbrush

65%

Cinema 4D

65%

Rendering & VFX

Houdini

80%

After Effects

65%

FumeFX

65%

RealFlow

65%

Nuke

65%

Motion Graphics

Photoshop

80%

Illustrator

80%

Premiere Pro

70%

Certificates & Achievements

Professional certifications and industry recognition

NAD-UQAC Certification

Baccalauréat en Animation 3D et en Design Numérique

NAD-UQAC

Maya Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Graphics & Animation

NDU

After Effects Certification

3D Game Development with Unity

Digital Academy Camp

Blender Certification

Beirut International Model United Nations 2017

BEYMUN

Photography Certification

Intensive Photography Workshop

Music & Art School

High School Diploma

Certificat De Fin D'Études

Lycée De Ville

Portfolio

Showcase of my best animation and VFX work

Demo Reel

A showcase of my best 3D animation, visual effects, and motion graphics work.

Maya Premiere Pro

Final Project

For the final project, I was responsible for rigging both characters, and assisted with animation, lighting, and compositing.

Maya Nuke

Cynophobia

Ce projet de groupe m'a permis de me concentrer sur la modélisation du lampadaire et le rigging du personnage et du chien. En travaillant en étroite collaboration avec mes coéquipiers, nous avons abouti à une vidéo de 30 secondes.

Maya

Microwave Madness

A humorous and brief animation exploring the dual meanings of microwaves.

Maya

The Ring That Rule Them All

A captivating visual effects animation featuring a mystical ring that grants the wearer incredible powers. The animation showcases intricate details and stunning effects as the ring is passed between characters, each experiencing its unique abilities.

Maya Nuke

A New Light

A short animation depicting a lamp coming to life and exploring the room, ultimately discovering it is part of the Toy Story universe.

Maya Houdini

The Accidental Apple

A playful animation depicting a squirrel attempting to catch an apple, only to accidentally collide with a tree, causing the apple to fall directly onto its head.

Maya

The Parkour Drone

A short showcase of a drone performing parkour-style maneuvers.

Cinema 4D Redshift

The Bouncing Ball

A lively animation showcasing a ball navigating through a series of challenging parkour obstacles, demonstrating agility and enthusiasm as it maneuvers through the dynamic course.

Maya

A Ball's Day Out

An endearing animation featuring a ball with feet, strolling through a charming neighborhood, capturing a sense of warmth and whimsy as it leisurely walks through the picturesque surroundings.

Maya

A Smooth Roll

A smooth and playful animation of a ball effortlessly navigating through a simple parkour course, showcasing fluid movements and the ball’s agility as it overcomes each obstacle with ease.

Maya

Surprise Landing

An engaging animation where a ball, situated on a moving platform, attempts to jump from one point to another. Expecting to land on the next platform, the ball is surprised when the platform unexpectedly slows down.

Maya

Client Testimonials

Success stories from satisfied clients

Mina Shenouda

CSO — PlanetHoster Inc.

"Je, soussigné, Mina SHENOUDA, CSO, chez PlanetHoster Inc. confirme que M. Nadim AKEL a occupé le poste de chargé de projet dans le cadre de la création d'une vidéo promotionnelle entre l'été 2025 et l'hiver 2026."

Promotional Video Summer 2025 – Winter 2026 View Letter

Mireille Abou Jreich

Head of Human Resources — StudioVision

"We hereby certify that Mr. Nadim Akel has completed a period of internship from the 14th of March till the 11th of April 2022 in the Graphics & Animation and in the Graphics Programming Departments."

Internship March – April 2022 View Letter

Roger Moughames

SQA Engineer

"Nadim delivered outstanding 3D animations that exceeded our expectations. His attention to detail and creative vision brought our brand to life in ways we never imagined. Professional, reliable, and incredibly talented."

Brand Animation March 2024

Get In Touch

Ready to bring your vision to life? Let's collaborate!

Email

nadimakel98@gmail.com

Phone

+1 438 865 0065

Location

Montreal, Canada

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Professional 3D Animator & Visual Effects Artist - Montreal, Canada