Projects & events
Martin Bailly (our Matte Painting Supervisor) and Philippe Llerena (our CTO) rocked the stage on May 8th & 9th! They kicked things off with our collaboration with The Foundry, diving deep into how Mari (tech tool – you know) was essential for achieving that unique, hand-painted look that Arcane is known for – It was...
Polymanga, Switzerland’s electric pop culture scene, was buzzing—and Fortiche was excited to participate on April 18th and 19th, 2025! Martial André, Animation Supervisor, and Artistic Directors Faustine Dumontier & Charlotte O’Neill stepped onto the stage, ready to reveal the intricate alchemy behind the creation of Arcane Season 2. We shared the creative journey of blending...
On February 10th, at the 2025 Annie Awards, aka the Oscars of animation, Fortiche and Riot Games walked away with seven wins for Arcane Season 2. These awards don’t just recognize technical excellence — they celebrate our way of doing things. Our vision. Our artists. Our obsession with story and style. Our 4-year ride to...
Turning a 1.3B+ streams, platinum-certified success into a poetic visual experience
15,000 visitors - Arcane/Fortiche artistry lit up the Hôtel de Ville
With Arcane now cemented as a global phenomenon, we at Fortiche are proud to highlight our close collaboration with Riot Games in developing the series’ official artbook: The Art and Making of Arcane, a captivating 220-page book that offers a deep dive into the arcane imagery. More than an artbook: The Art and Making of...
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...
From March 22nd to November 5th, 2023, Fortiche had the privilege of showcasing our artwork at the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris. As the animation studio behind Arcane, we took part in this exhibition to honor Alphonse Mucha’s revolutionary vision and reveal how his Art Nouveau legacy directly influenced our creative approach to the series....
