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Shafakat Reshamvala

Makeit move.

I design & direct motion graphics, video productions - brand systems, campaigns & film. Fifteen years of it, and I still start with the idea, followed by the brief. If you want a collaborator rather than a pair of hands, that's my jam. Reach out.

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Self-portrait

Vancouver© 2026 Shafakat.Studio
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Selected Work04 Projects

The thinkingbehind the making.

Each project starts with a hard question, not a brief.

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Apply Digital

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Isadora Agency

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Netflix / CW FUI

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Canuck Place Film

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Studio Ethos
Itookthelongwayround.Fifteenyearsin,themostimportantworkisstillahead.
  • Lionsgate
  • Paramount
  • Netflix
  • Apply Digital
  • Adobe Achievement Award
  • Frankfurt Film Festival
Peer Testimonials

Not our words.
Theirs.

Across 15 years — creative directors, producers, designers, and strategists who worked alongside the studio.

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“Shaf has that rare mix of creative vision and technical mastery. He can set a bold direction for a project and then dive in hands-on, crafting animations and visuals that elevate the entire brand experience.”
— Mauricio PommellaCreative Director, Apply Digital · 2025
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“The energy he brings to his work is magnetic, fueling outcomes that are dynamic, elevated, and results-driven. His enthusiasm for integrating AI into motion design and broader team workflows has driven numerous innovations.”
— Cat DoxfordSurface Pattern Designer & Artist, Apply Digital · 2025
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“As a leader, he really stands out for being approachable, respectful, and easy to work with. Collaborating with him always felt natural, creating a stress-free environment.”
— Fernando Rojas-AcuñaSenior Motion Designer & Video Editor, Apply Digital · 2025
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“Shaf is one of those unique talents that not only is an expert in his craft, but also pushes you to expand, explore and do more with your own creative vision.”
— Liz GoodeFractional Strategy & Content Partner, Thinkingbox · 2022
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“He is deeply passionate about all things creative, always eager to try new things and ready to put in the hard yards to do great work. He is a talented motion designer who knows how to take a design and bring it to life.”
— Shelley AdamsonCreative Director & Experience Designer, Thinkingbox · 2020
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“Shafakat tackles every creative problem thrown at him with a thoughtfulness that assures your needs are being heard while thinking about an efficient execution process. His talents are endless.”
— Natasha Khatwani-LakhaniExecutive Producer, Kiddo Films · 2019
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“Always mindful of deadlines and forever welcoming of a free flow of ideas — his input was instrumental in cross-team brainstorming and coming up with highly innovative campaign thoughts.”
— Sagar MunotIntegrated Communications Specialist, Interactive Avenues · 2019
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“He's a technical whiz and a relentless hard worker, not to mention one of the most loyal human beings I know. Worth his weight in gold.”
— Kelsey Lian HemphillStaff Product Designer, Benevity · 2015
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“Shafakat is a team player who gives lots of inputs to any creative he works on as a designer — always pushing to do better.”
— Shailendra GaikwadSenior UI Designer, Interactive Avenues · 2015