Francesco is a Director and Designer based in Madrid.
His experience spans a wide range of roles - from Character Design and Visual Development to Storyboarding and Art Direction - shaping a path that has increasingly focused on directing.
Whether on independent productions or larger studio collaborations, Francesco brings a strong visual sensibility and a love for storytelling to every project he takes on.
Over the years, he has contributed to feature films, television series, and short-form content, adapting to a variety of visual styles and production pipelines. His work is driven by a curiosity for the medium and a deep respect for the collaborative process.
He is currently freelancing for a diverse roster of international clients while developing original projects that reflect his evolving artistic voice.
Directing, storyboarding and art directing an unannounced short film for Nouns Fest 2024.
Produced the workshop “2D & 3D Character Design in Blender and Photoshop” - Available now on The Gnomon Workshop Platform.
Directing, Storyboarding and Art Directing "The Unseen" Short film for the London-based charity On The Edge.
Art Director on Netflix "Bad Dinosaurs".
Supervised the creation and development of characters, environments and assets across multiple departments.
Assisted Modelling and Layout departments with 3D concept models and previs.
Supervised the in-house team in the development and production of various types of content. From single assets to mixed-media commercials and animated shorts.
Produced the online lesson "Creating Cinematic Compositions for Production".
Available on The Gnomon Workshop platform.
Developed the visual identity and style of Netflix "Bad Dinosaurs"
Worked closely with the Creative Director on IP development and helped production/pre-production departments on various projects with character/prop design, environment design and keyframe paintings
Worked in this role on various projects including BBC’s Christmas TV special “Superworm” in collaboration with Magic Light Pictures.
Assisted the Art Director in developing the style and designed locations and props for the Netflix TV show "Big Tree City".
Designer of environments, vehicles and props for the 2D Nickelodeon animated series "It’s Pony".