Hello! My name is Arina, and I’m a 2D animator and illustrator—and a bit of a designer, too.
I’m drawn to unconventional narratives, the mystery and magic of nature, rich textures, and the process of combining elements that seem disparate. I seek out the marvelous within the mundane.What Should I Create?
A story, a song, a brand—how do you bring each of them to life visually?
Animation
festival projects
«Night»
Short Animated Film
Arina Chakyr, Nadezhda Lipatova, Anna MrichkoA little boy meets Night face to face. This acquaintance sparks great interest in the child, but with the arrival of the next day, the new friend vanishes—prompting the main character to begin a search.2D frame-by-frame animation
2025
★ Finalist in the DAFES Choice competition. June 2025
★ Participation in the Winterfest 2026 festival
★ Participation in the Zerkalo 2026 festival
★ Participation in the LIAF 2026 festival
«rats.»
Short animated project
Arina ChakyrAn animated project depicting the life of rats in a cage. It portrays an emotionally turbulent existence—a constant struggle for an extra piece of food and a comfortable place to sleep, featuring continuous clashes and navigating the question of «who’s in charge.»2D frame-by-frame animation2025
The competition’s third-place winner
DAFES choice. March 2025
commercial projects
«Candy»
Animated video for the 2×2 television channelArina Chakyr
The two lovers share everything between them—even a candy.
2D frame-by-frame animation 2025
Competition Finalist (1st Place)
Animated Videos (ID) for the 2×2 TV Channel
An animated promotional video for the Monkey Grinder coffee chainAnimated social media videos for the anti-café Les
Arina Chakyr2D frame-by-frame animation2025
Shenki — Scars
Animated Music Video
Arina Chakyr
The hero is relentlessly pursued. He is beaten, cut, and mutilated. He attempts to accept his past and his fate, but eventually, he realizes he no longer wishes to exist in that way. In his attempt to escape, he is defeated.
2D frame-by-frame animation
2026
Participation in the Big Cartoon Festival 2026 (special screening)
