Standing on stage at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival for our very first Studio Focus session was an incredible moment for our team. Our co-founder and President, Jérôme Combe, shared a major milestone we’ve been crafting: Penelope of Sparta, our first-ever original animated feature film.
Penelope of Sparta movie, Fortiche’s new original IP
At Fortiche, we’ve poured our energy into bringing visual worlds to life alongside amazing creative partners like Riot Games. That shared path brought us global recognition, unforgettable projects, and a fair share of awards that made our entire collective proud! And now… we’re opening a brand-new chapter!
With Penelope of Sparta, we are stepping into the role of Executive Producers, evolving from a creative service studio to developing our very own original stories.
Crafted for teens and young adults (13+), this animation feature film is designed from day one for the big screen and the immersive power of cinema. It marks an exciting new creative era.
Mythology meets Sci-Fi: rethinking Homer’s Odyssey
We love pushing boundaries. When looking for our first long-form story, ancient mythology felt like a natural spark, especially given how deeply the GenZ connects with these timeless stories (+113% audience on 15-24). But don’t expect a textbook version of Ancient Greece…. We built this world our way: a bold crossover of science fiction, fantasy, and myth!
Think of it as an epic coming-of-age prequel to the Odyssey!
The Setup: 17-year-old Penelope attends an elite high school alongside the most famous royal heirs of the Athenian Empire: Achilles, Helen, Circe, Agamemnon, and Odysseus. While her peers compete over everything, Penelope plays a very different game.
The mission: Her father, the King of Sparta, gave her a secret directive: free her people from Athens’ imperialist grip and embargo. For Penelope, school isn’t social hour, it’s a war zone.
The escalation: What starts as a sharp coming-of-age dramedy spirals into an epic action adventure where Penelope and Odysseus must team up to save their friends.
New creative horizons for Fortiche as executive producers!
Taking an original story from concept to the big screen means pushing our visual language even further! For students, industry pros, and animation lovers following our studio’s journey, this move toward proprietary IP opens up fresh artistic challenges and endless room for experimentation.
We can’t wait to share more!
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