Abdulrahman Khedr
Co-Founder — giraffics studio
Abdulrahman Khedr is the co-founder and CEO of giraffics studio, an Egyptian animation company working across commercials, short films, and original IP. Over more than 15 years in animation and film, he has built and led studios that have produced work for audiences across the Middle East and internationally, with collaborators including Disney on Kizazi Moto and TED-Ed. His work has also contributed to giraffics receiving international recognition, including an Annecy Jury Award.
Before giraffics, Khedr founded Axeer Studio, where he spent a decade producing a feature film, short films, music videos, and socially driven campaigns. His work today focuses on growing sustainable studio models and developing culturally rooted stories with international appeal.
At SACC, Khedr will bring a producer’s perspective to The IP Struggle and Building Regional Models and Meet the Producers, sharing insights on building animation businesses, developing original IP, and shaping stronger production ecosystems in the region.