From the release:

Passion Paris is proud to welcome Slimane Aniss to its roster of directors.

Slimane Aniss is a director, art director, and motion designer with over fifteen years of experience. He is dedicated to telling powerful stories that move and inspire with precision and creativity. His approach combines graphic rigor, a strong sense of rhythm, visual clarity, and an affinity for anime and anime-adjacent aesthetics resulting in films that are always impactful.

Slimane recently directed for Passion Paris the Lunar New Year commercial Wishes for Panda Express, which garnered more than 4 million views on launch. He also co-directed the trailer Robot Girl Ineffa’s for HoYoverse in the Genshin Impact universe alongside Anthony Ferré.

Over his career, he has collaborated with major brands including Dior, Van Cleef & Arpels, Sony, and HP, and served as Head of Animation on Zack Snyder, Twilight of the Gods for Netflix. Since 2020, he has focused primarily on animated series, co-creating and directing the teaser for Baïdir and overseeing the visual development and direction of La Sterne.

Slimane’s work reflects a rare balance between artistic vision, technical skill and narrative subtlety. Whether through 2D or 3D animation, Slimane consistently delivers work that is dynamic and emotionally engaging. Passion Paris is delighted to explore new, bold worlds alongside him.

Caroline Audebert, Managing Director and Executive Producer at Passion Paris, said:
“We are thrilled to welcome Slimane to the Passion Paris roster. His work stands out for its bold visual language, a strong narrative instinct, and a distinctive affinity for anime and anime-adjacent aesthetics.

“Slimane brings a fresh, contemporary energy that resonates strongly with today’s global audiences, while demonstrating a rare ability to move fluidly between Long Form narrative craft, commercial storytelling and cinematic worlds. His vision and creative ambition align perfectly with Passion Paris’ commitment to pushing visual boundaries. Welcome to the Passion Family, Slimane.”

Slimane Aniss added: “I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of joining a studio I truly believe is one of the most creative in the world. Together, we’ll have the opportunity to tell beautiful, powerful stories and create rich, unforgettable worlds”