Ramil Usmanov (Alma-Ata, 1963) studied graphic arts at KazPI from 1981 to 1986. He worked in the animation department of Kazakhfilim Studio from 1988 to 1995, before working freelance in advertising from 1995 to 2001; in 2002 he worked in the animation studio of the HABAR TV channel; since 2003 he is art director and co-owner of the animation studio Azia Animation.
