Malik Nejer

Malik Najr Al-Dulbahi is a distinguished director, producer, and creative figure in the field of animation and visual content creation. With extensive experience and notable contributions both locally and internationally, he has made a significant impact on the industry. He began his career as a graphic and animation designer at Leo Burnett (2006–2007) before working as a brand expert at Zain (2007–2009), where he refined his technical and artistic skills. In February 2014, he founded Myrkott Animation Studio and served as its Chief Creative Officer until July 2024, leading the production of distinctive animated works that showcased his unique artistic vision. In September 2020, Netflix signed an exclusive five-year partnership with the studio to produce Saudi content. His talent in voice acting was evident through standout roles in works such as Masameer County, Masameer: The Movie on Netflix, and Ya’rob, highlighting his versatility as a creator. In 2023, he directed his first live-action film, "Ras B Ras", which premiered on Netflix on August 3 and achieved widespread success. This marked his seamless transition from animation to cinematic directing. In February 2025, he launched Maroudan Studio, a platform dedicated to producing innovative films for global audiences, furthering his mission to elevate Arabic content on the international stage. Malik is regarded as a symbol of creativity, leaving a lasting impact on the world of animation and cinema through projects that ignite the imagination and shape the evolving artistic landscape.

Works

Yarub

Yarub

It tells the story of a Saudi family with limited income, consisting of Yarub and his sister Asrar and their grandfather. The family goes through strange adventures. Yarub is destined to face Al-Harith, who seeks to destroy the world, but Yarub does not know his fate.

Release Date2018-05-31

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

Charactersd يعرب

Episode Count[ 11 ]

Masameer County

A humorous view of a changing Saudi Arabia, as the Masameer gang venture into a global media war, a long-standing tribal feud, and a health craze gone too far.

Release Date2021-07-01

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Trad (voice)

Episode Count14

Vote Count13

Masameer Junior

After a dire lesson on bad behavior, three unruly six-year-olds embark on a chaotic quest for the ultimate "good deed" — unleashing mayhem at every turn.

Release Date2025-06-11

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Saltooh / Trad / Saad (voice)

Vote Count8

Masameer: The Movie

Danah, a Saudi girl with a passion for artificial intelligence embark on a journey to create good in the world using robotics. Meanwhile, three friends Saad, Saltooh and Kalb hit rock bottom and go on a journey of their own to prove themselves to society by becoming crime fighting superheroes.

Release Date2020-01-09

DepartmentWriting

JobScreenplay

Charactersd Saltooh / Trad / Saad / Nafea / Adel

Vote Count32

Yarub

Yarub’s door leads to surreal worlds inspired by Arab myths and legends in 11 short animated episodes.

Release Date2018-05-31

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd يعرب

Vote Count1

Head to Head

Hilarity meets danger when a lovesick chauffeur and a bootleg mechanic mistakenly pick up a retired crime lord, igniting a wild, life-changing adventure.

Release Date2023-08-03

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count65

Masameer: Taharyat Kalb

A short movie from the popular series

Release Date2019-03-21

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count4

Masameer Classics

Masameer Classics

Through dark comedy and eccentric characters, this web series offers a humorous view of the changes and cultural shifts in Saudi Arabia from 2011-2019.

Release Date2011-01-01

Episode Count40

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