‘Arcane’ producer Fortiche restructures leadership team

Fortiche, the acclaimed animation studio behind the worldwide hit series ‘Arcane’ of Netflix, has announced important leadership agreements because it enters a new phase of development and is preparing for managing a growing series of projects.

After the international success of the ‘League of Legends’ series of the company ‘Arcane’, produced in collaboration with Riot Games, Fortiche expands its creative ambitions and diversifies its production portfolio. To support this growth, the studio has restructured its management team with three strategic recruitments.

Cécile Hergaux Essame has been named head of productions. With almost 25 years of experience in animation, she will supervise production in Fortiche’s Paris, Montpellier and Las Palmas Studios. According to the company, its role will be central to managing the shift from the studio into dealing with multiple projects at the same time.

Christine Ponzevera, producer of “Arcane” season 2 and the shorts “Blood, Sweat and Tears” and “Welcome to Noxus”, now serves as head of content and executive producer. In the past year she has developed all film and TV projects that have been developed with Riot Games, which enhances the continuity and power of the flagship partner of the studio.

Marion Delord agrees with Fortiche as a producer focused on delegated production and new collaborations. With 15 years of experience in production and distribution, she will help develop original content such as the coming feature film ‘Penelope of Sparta’, while leading new strategic alliances.

Known for its unique visual style and innovative stories tell, Fortiche remains closely linked to Riotgames while exploring new creative directions. These appointments mark an important step in supporting the evolving vision and worldwide ambitions of the studio.