Ellie Nikoo is an animator and director whose journey began with a childhood fascination for animation in Iran. She holds an MFA in Animation from The University of Art in Tehran and an MFA in Creative Technologies from Virginia Tech, where she honed her expertise in 2D and 3D animation, storytelling, and illustration. Her career spans animation studios, academia, and freelance collaborations, culminating in her current role at PBS Wisconsin. Ellie’s latest work, Moms Don’t Cry, showcases her passion and dedication to the art of animation.