Bright Winter Studio brings worlds to life through concept art, design, and cinematic storytelling.
Two founders lead Bright Winter Studio with a focus on clarity, creativity, and results that hold up under real use.
Bright Winter Studio is led by Danar Worya and Mike Uwandi, two acclaimed artists shaping the worlds of film, games, and media.
Danar Worya is a Rotterdam-based visual development artist and animator whose work has defined iconic titles like The Last of Us Part II, Transformers: Rise of the beasts, Shazam 2: Fury of the gods and Horizon: Forbidden West. He has also created cinematic visuals for artists such as Director X, Will.i.am, and Kid Cudi, and regularly shares his expertise at global events including the World Economic Forum, Playgrounds Festival, and LightBox Expo.
Mike Uwandi is an award-nominated concept artist and art director with credits on Marvel’s Moon Knight, Star Wars, Blue Beetle, Westworld, and the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World. He collaborates with major studios including Marvel, Disney, Warner Bros, and ILM, co-founded the 9B Collective, and mentors young creatives through nonprofits and events such as Comic-Con and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Together, they combine cinematic storytelling, worldbuilding, and cutting-edge design to bring bold creative visions to life.
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.
