Lead Character Artist at Compulsion Games
Francesco Baldini
Francesco began his journey in 2017 at BigRock, where he completed the CGI course and later stayed on as a Red and instructor. After a period in Germany working as a Lead Texturing Artist, he moved to London to join MPC's Character Lab, contributing to major productions such as Aquaman 2 and Nope. Upon returning to Italy, he continued working remotely with Wargaming. Today, he serves as Lead Character Artist at Compulsion Games, currently working on South of Midnight.
Fireside Tales from South of Midnight
June 11, 5.30 PM
Step into the swampy South and discover the world behind South of Midnight. In this fireside chat with Compulsion Games, we explore the making of their upcoming Southern Gothic action-adventure: from its distinctive art direction and stop-motion-inspired animation, to the narrative roots steeped in folklore and myth. We’ll also dive into the team’s creative philosophy, and what it means to craft a game that feels bold, personal, and unmistakably different.