Awik Balaian is a fine artist, animation-filmmaker and scenic artist at National Opera and Ballet in Amsterdam. He has graduated from the fine art academy ArteZ in Arnhem and Filmacademy in Amsterdam. Working with great names like Rolando Vilazion and Cicilia Bartoli, Ben Sonborgat and many others give him a chance to grow in his work. He has been part of many film festivals such as Canne and Amsterdam animation festivals Kaboom and has been nominated for International Color Award.