Known for: The Tale of Bistun, Realm of Fame
Amin Shahidi is the Studio Lead and 3D Animator at Black Cube Games, an indie studio he co-founded with friends in Amsterdam. He has been a professional in the game industry since 2008, and his most notable contribution was leading the development of the studio’s debut title, The Tale of Bistun. For this project, Amin served as the Creative Director, Team Lead, and 3D Animator.
His academic background includes a Master’s degree in Directing Animation from the Art University of Tehran, as well as studies in Game Design at the Iran National Game Development Institute. He has also shared his expertise with the next generation of artists by teaching acting and animation courses at Soore University and Kharazmi University.
With over 15 years of professional experience, Amin believes that the most memorable games are created when diverse disciplines—art, animation, sound, game design, and narrative—work together in harmony. Guiding teams to achieve that collective resonance has been his passion throughout his career.