Malik Nejer
Directing
Biography
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.
Known For
A Saudi anthology series from the creators of the beloved AlKhallat+ universe, now streaming on Netflix. Four standalone stories drop ordinary underdogs — an anxious teen, a clueless security guard, a desperate filmmaker, and a tongue-tied poet — into absurdly chaotic desert situations. Sharp satire, dry humour, and authentic Saudi cultural identity make each episode a wildly entertaining ride.
Alkhallat+: The Series
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.
Masameer County
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.
Masameer Junior
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.
Yarub
Hilarity meets danger when a lovesick chauffeur and a bootleg mechanic mistakenly pick up a retired crime lord, igniting a wild, life-changing adventure.
Head to Head
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.
Masameer: The Movie
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.
Masameer Classics
Yarub’s door leads to surreal worlds inspired by Arab myths and legends in 11 short animated episodes.
Yarub
A short movie from the popular series