Bright Winter Studio brings worlds to life through concept art, design, and cinematic storytelling.

FOUNDER

FOUNDER

FOUNDER

Bright Winter Studio is lead with a focus on clarity, creativity, and results that hold up under real use.

Danar Worya

Founder

Danar Worya

Founder

Danar Worya

Founder

Danar Worya is a globally acclaimed concept artist, creative director, and visionary world builder known for fusing cinematic depth with cultural authenticity. As the founder of Bright Winter Studio, he leads a new wave of storytelling rooted in post-apocalyptic themes, regional identity, and emotionally resonant worldbuilding.

His award-winning visual work spans AAA games, blockbuster films, and high-end television, with standout contributions to The Last of Us Part II, Horizon Zero Dawn, Horizon Forbidden West, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Danar also played a key creative role in shaping The Last of Us HBO adaptation and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.

Beyond pixels and polygons, Danar seamlessly bridges into the music world, collaborating with artists such as Director X, Will.i.am, and Kid Cudi. His portfolio reflects a distinctive blend of cinematic aesthetics, visionary creativity, and technical precision across both concept art and animation.

As CO-founder and creative director of Bright Winter Studio, Danar leads a production company specializing in worldbuilding design, animated music videos, and narrative shorts.

A passionate mentor and educator, Danar also teached at NEW3DGE, one of Europe’s top concept art schools.

His commitment to talent development extends through international speaking engagements and workshops, including the World Economic Forum (2025), Playgrounds Festival (Rotterdam & Eindhoven), and LightBox Expo (Los Angeles), where he shares insights on the future of storytelling, gaming, and creative innovation across cultures.




Team Members

Aurélien Fournier

Creative Director

8+ years experience as a Concept Artist & Art Director in the creative industry.

◉ Worked with top studios/brands: Marvel, Quantic Dream, BLUR, Passion Picture, and others.

◉ Head of Concept Art at New3dge (Paris), ranked by The Rookies as a leading school for art, illustration, 3D, and game design.

◉ Renowned for shaping high-level visual storytelling and directing creative teams.

Aly Farroukh

Art Director / Character Artist

7+ years experience specializing in character & creature design.

◉ Worked on major franchises: Star Wars, League of Legends, Dungeons & Dragons.

◉ Contributed to music videos and advertising, bringing unique characters to life.

◉ Educator at New3dge (Paris), mentoring aspiring artists.

◉ Respected in the character & creature design community for his creativity and expertise.

Suza Vos

Digital Fashion Artist

3D fashion artist with a background in traditional tailoring & fashion design.

◉ Collaborated with major brands: Adidas, Under Armour, Off-White, Fendi, RTFKT, Atari, Ubisoft.

◉ Creates high-quality digital fashion assets and optimizes designs for gaming & AR filters.

◉ Showcased work at Amsterdam Fashion Week & Digital Fashion Week New York.

◉ Lecturer at Amsterdam Fashion Institute, guiding students in fully digital fashion projects.

Andy Cung

Lead Storyboard Artist

◉ 8+ years experience as a storyboard artist and writer in animation and live-action.

◉ Worked with top studios/brands: Netflix, Disney, Cartoon Network, Comedy Central, and Freeform.

◉ Credits include The Powerpuff Girls, Trash Truck, Arlo: The Alligator Boy, and Quiz Lady.

◉ Known for merging sharp storytelling with dynamic visual sequencing, shaping narratives that resonate on screen.

Alfred Achiampong Jnr

Art Director / Character Artist

◉ 7+ years’ experience shaping concept art and visual development across games, film, and immersive media.

◉ Collaborated with leading studios and brands: Terraform Studios,9B collective, Brass Lion Entertainment , Scholar, Feed Me Light, Sun creature Studio, Portfolio entertainment, Disney, Volta, Netflix Animation Studio

◉ Known for strong world-building skills, evocative environments, and character-driven visual storytelling.

◉ Blends creative vision with technical fluency guiding style, mood, and cohesion from pitch to final polish.

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  • BRIGHT WINTER STUDIO

    CONTACT

Let’s talk about what you’re building and how we can help.

Want to contact us?

contact@brightwinterstudio.com

Let's start
the conversation!

  • BRIGHT WINTER STUDIO

    CONTACT

Let’s talk about what you’re building and how we can help.

Want to contact us?

contact@brightwinterstudio.com

Let's start
the conversation!

Bright Winter Studio brings clarity, emotion, and purpose to your project not just polished visuals, but meaningful impact.

contact@brightwinterstudio.com

© 2025 Bright Winter Studio, All rights reserved.

Bright Winter Studio brings clarity, emotion, and purpose to your project not just polished visuals, but meaningful impact.

contact@brightwinterstudio.com

© 2025 Bright Winter Studio, All rights reserved.

Bright Winter Studio brings clarity, emotion, and purpose to your project not just polished visuals, but meaningful impact.

contact@brightwinterstudio.com

© 2025 Bright Winter Studio, All rights reserved.