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Myrkott Animation Studio

Myrkott Animation Studio is a Saudi Arabian animation studio based on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. founded in 2014 by Abdulaziz Almuzaini, Malik Nejer, Faisal Alamer, and Adnan Obathani.

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Myrkott Animation Studio
TypePrivate
IndustryAnimation
PredecessorAD Production
Lumink
Founded2014 (2014)
Founder
  • Abdulaziz Almuzaini
  • Malik Nejer
  • Faisal Alamer
  • Adnan Obathani
HeadquartersRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Key people
  • Abdulaziz Almuzaini (CEO)
Websitemyrkott.com

Myrkott Animation Studio is a Saudi Arabian animation studio based on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. founded in 2014 by Abdulaziz Almuzaini, Malik Nejer, Faisal Alamer, and Adnan Obathani.1

In 2020. the studio signed, with Netflix, a deal for exclusive distribution a five year period.234567

Filmography

Television series

  • Masameer County (2021–2023)89

Web series

  • Masameer (2011–2019)
  • Sanbar (2013–2016)
  • Society Awareness (2013)
  • American 101 (2013–2017)
  • Shops (2014–2015)10
  • About Sweden (2015–2018)
  • Arwa and Laffa (2016–2017)
  • Under the Mushroom (2017)1112
  • Yarob (2018–2019)

Pilots

  • Dying Twice (2016)

Films

Short films

  • The Wedding Dress (2016)13

Other works

  • Head to Head (animation sequences)
References

References

  1. Alkhalishi, Zahraa (December 14, 2017). "The studio behind the satirical Saudi Cartoon millions are watching". CNN. Archived from the original on December 17, 2017. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  2. Amidi, Amid (September 21, 2020). "Netfilx signs 5-year deal with Saudi animation studio Myrkott". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  3. Lakhpatwala, Zaira (September 16, 2020). "Netfilx exec on the 5-year partnership with Saudi animation studio". Arab News. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  4. Nagraj, Aarti (September 16, 2020). "Netfilx signs five-year Partnership with Saudi studio Myrkott". Gulf Business. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  5. Amlot, Matthew (September 16, 2020). "Netflix signs deal with Saudi Arabia animator Myrkott, Creator of Masameer cartoons". Al Arabiya. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
  6. Berdirian, Razmig (September 16, 2020). "Saudi animation studio behind Masameer signs Five-year deal with Netflix". The National. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
  7. Franks, Nico (September 17, 2020). "Netflix partners with Saudi Toon studio". C21 Media. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  8. Foley, Sean (July 27, 2021). "All in the Family: How an Animated Series reflects social change in Saudi Arabia". Middle East Institute. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  9. Hammed, Nada (March 16, 2023). "Saudi animation series Masameer County returns with a new tale to tell". Arab News. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
  10. "#شويغر - الحلقة الأولى". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2014-10-18. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  11. myrkott (2017-10-08). تحت الحماطة | حلقة تجريبية - Pilot. Retrieved 2026-06-25 – via YouTube.
  12. myrkott (2017-11-22). #تحت_الحماطة | الحلقة الثانية. Retrieved 2026-06-25 – via YouTube.
  13. The Wedding Dress (Short 2016). m.imdb.com. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
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