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  • Riot Games

  • League Of Legends

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Viego: Revenant Reign

NOT REDEMPTION. NOT PEACE. ONLY THE FIGHT.

NOT REDEMPTION. NOT PEACE. ONLY THE FIGHT.

A gothic descent through loss, betrayal, and vengeance. Slain by those he trusted most, Viego moves through a fractured afterlife, where memory and grief shape every step.

Told with cinematic restraint and atmosphere, the film builds tension before erupting into violence, unfolding like a fragment of a much larger epic.

A world that remembers her and will not let him forget.

A gothic descent through loss, betrayal, and vengeance. Slain by those he trusted most, Viego moves through a fractured afterlife, where memory and grief shape every step.

Told with cinematic restraint and atmosphere, the film builds tension before erupting into violence, unfolding like a fragment of a much larger epic.

A world that remembers her and will not let him forget.

A gothic descent through loss, betrayal, and vengeance. Slain by those he trusted most, Viego moves through a fractured afterlife, where memory and grief shape every step.

Told with cinematic restraint and atmosphere, the film builds tension before erupting into violence, unfolding like a fragment of a much larger epic.

A world that remembers her and will not let him forget.

A gothic descent through loss, betrayal, and vengeance. Slain by those he trusted most, Viego moves through a fractured afterlife, where memory and grief shape every step.

Told with cinematic restraint and atmosphere, the film builds tension before erupting into violence, unfolding like a fragment of a much larger epic.

A world that remembers her and will not let him forget.

Marvel’s Ghost Rider swings a fire-lit chain as he prepares to attack the screen, capturing a dynamic and intense moment of fiery action.
Marvel’s Ghost Rider swings a fire-lit chain as he prepares to attack the screen, capturing a dynamic and intense moment of fiery action.
Marvel’s Ghost Rider swings a fire-lit chain as he prepares to attack the screen, capturing a dynamic and intense moment of fiery action.
Marvel’s Ghost Rider swings a fire-lit chain as he prepares to attack the screen, capturing a dynamic and intense moment of fiery action.
Marvel’s Ghost Rider swings a fire-lit chain as he prepares to attack the screen, capturing a dynamic and intense moment of fiery action.

Credits

My Roles

Director,

Art Director,

Comp Lead

Client

Riot Games

Studio

Brunch Studio

Full Credits

Full Credits

Full Credits

Full Credits

Credits

My Roles

Director,

Art Director,

Comp Lead

Client

Riot Games

Studio

Brunch Studio

Full Credits

THE CALL TO DARKNESS

From the moment I saw the brief, I knew I had to make this film. The tone, references, and emotional weight aligned perfectly with the kind of work I’m drawn to, and the visual language began to take shape almost instantly.

Working closely with Riot, we shaped a fully realised creative direction, supported by detailed designs and a complete animatic that captured the pacing, mood, and emotional flow of the piece. Riot's creative input helped push the film toward greater restraint, atmosphere, and clarity.

In many ways, Viego’s journey through the afterlife mirrored my own creative journey on the project; an intense, demanding and deeply personal process.

From the moment I saw the brief, I knew I had to make this film. The tone, references, and emotional weight aligned perfectly with the kind of work I’m drawn to, and the visual language began to take shape almost instantly.

Working closely with Riot, we shaped a fully realised creative direction, supported by detailed designs and a complete animatic that captured the pacing, mood, and emotional flow of the piece. Riot's creative input helped push the film toward greater restraint, atmosphere, and clarity.

In many ways, Viego’s journey through the afterlife mirrored my own creative journey on the project; an intense, demanding and deeply personal process.

Rowena’s sister appears heavily injured in a dramatic scene from the Apex Legends trailer by Riot Games.
Rowena’s sister appears heavily injured in a dramatic scene from the Apex Legends trailer by Riot Games.
Rowena’s sister appears heavily injured in a dramatic scene from the Apex Legends trailer by Riot Games.
Rowena’s sister appears heavily injured in a dramatic scene from the Apex Legends trailer by Riot Games.
Rowena’s sister appears heavily injured in a dramatic scene from the Apex Legends trailer by Riot Games.
Rowena’s sister appears heavily injured in a dramatic scene from the Apex Legends trailer by Riot Games.

A WORLD THAT REMEMBERS

The story unfolds as a journey through memory. As Viego moves through the afterlife, statues, ruins, and vast empty spaces trigger violent flashbacks, revealing fragments of his past through symbolic encounters rather than literal storytelling.

Each memory bleeds into the environment, allowing the world itself to carry the narrative. These moments offer glimpses of a much larger mythology, letting atmosphere, scale, and visual metaphor carry the story forward.

Unlike typical Riot trailers, the film leans heavily into restraint. It builds tension slowly through mood and pacing, holding back the action until the final act, where the violence finally erupts.

Rowena’s sister appears heavily injured in a dramatic scene from the Apex Legends trailer by Riot Games.
Rowena’s sister appears heavily injured in a dramatic scene from the Apex Legends trailer by Riot Games.
Rowena’s sister appears heavily injured in a dramatic scene from the Apex Legends trailer by Riot Games.
Rowena’s sister appears heavily injured in a dramatic scene from the Apex Legends trailer by Riot Games.
Rowena’s sister appears heavily injured in a dramatic scene from the Apex Legends trailer by Riot Games.
Rowena’s sister appears heavily injured in a dramatic scene from the Apex Legends trailer by Riot Games.
THE SHAPE OF VENGEANCE

The character design was central to defining the tone of the film. Starting from the in-game model, we pushed toward a more graphic, cinematic silhouette, balancing elegance, menace, and emotional weight.

Viego’s enormous sword became a key challenge. Its scale and detail demanded careful control of proportion, pose, and line thickness to preserve impact without overwhelming the animation. The final design carries a sharp, iconic presence, refined, powerful, and unmistakably Viego.

With a small team and ambitious scope, I took on a highly hands-on role across direction and art direction, shaping the film’s visual language shot by shot. This close involvement helped keep the tone consistent, allowing story, design, and atmosphere to evolve as one.

The character design was central to defining the tone of the film. Starting from the in-game model, we pushed toward a more graphic, cinematic silhouette, balancing elegance, menace, and emotional weight.

Viego’s enormous sword became a key challenge. Its scale and detail demanded careful control of proportion, pose, and line thickness to preserve impact without overwhelming the animation. The final design carries a sharp, iconic presence, refined, powerful, and unmistakably Viego.

With a small team and ambitious scope, I took on a highly hands-on role across direction and art direction, shaping the film’s visual language shot by shot. This close involvement helped keep the tone consistent, allowing story, design, and atmosphere to evolve as one.

Character designs for Rowena’s sister in various costume designs.
Character designs for Rowena’s sister in various costume designs.
Character designs for Rowena’s sister in various costume designs.
Character designs for Rowena’s sister in various costume designs.
Character designs for Rowena’s sister in various costume designs.
Character designs for Rowena’s sister in various costume designs.
Concept art of the house where the characters live, featuring intricate details that reflect their story and environment
Concept art of the house where the characters live, featuring intricate details that reflect their story and environment
Concept art of the house where the characters live, featuring intricate details that reflect their story and environment
Character designs for Rowena’s sister in various costume designs.
Character designs for Rowena’s sister in various costume designs.
Character designs for Rowena’s sister in various costume designs.
Character designs for Rowena’s sister in various costume designs.
Character designs for Rowena’s sister in various costume designs.
Character designs for Rowena’s sister in various costume designs.
ANIMATION AND VISUAL CRAFT

The animation draws heavily from classic techniques, using restraint, graphic linework, and carefully controlled motion to build atmosphere and tension. Subtle loops, drifting hair, and minimal movement keep frames alive while allowing the mood to breathe.

This restraint makes space for contrast. When the action finally erupts, the film shifts into high-energy bursts of fluid animation, dynamic camera work, and aggressive FX, delivering moments of explosive impact that feel earned.

A strong focus on clean linework, compositing, and painterly environments helped unify the visuals, balancing sharp character design against soft, atmospheric worlds. The result is a film that feels both graphic and cinematic, grounded in craft and driven by emotion.

The animation draws heavily from classic techniques, using restraint, graphic linework, and carefully controlled motion to build atmosphere and tension. Subtle loops, drifting hair, and minimal movement keep frames alive while allowing the mood to breathe.

This restraint makes space for contrast. When the action finally erupts, the film shifts into high-energy bursts of fluid animation, dynamic camera work, and aggressive FX, delivering moments of explosive impact that feel earned.

A strong focus on clean linework, compositing, and painterly environments helped unify the visuals, balancing sharp character design against soft, atmospheric worlds. The result is a film that feels both graphic and cinematic, grounded in craft and driven by emotion.

A lush concept design of a tree surrounded by vibrant grass, capturing the serene and natural setting of the story’s world.
A lush concept design of a tree surrounded by vibrant grass, capturing the serene and natural setting of the story’s world.
A lush concept design of a tree surrounded by vibrant grass, capturing the serene and natural setting of the story’s world.
A lush concept design of a tree surrounded by vibrant grass, capturing the serene and natural setting of the story’s world.
A lush concept design of a tree surrounded by vibrant grass, capturing the serene and natural setting of the story’s world.
A lush concept design of a tree surrounded by vibrant grass, capturing the serene and natural setting of the story’s world.
A lush concept design of a tree surrounded by vibrant grass, capturing the serene and natural setting of the story’s world.
A lush concept design of a tree surrounded by vibrant grass, capturing the serene and natural setting of the story’s world.
A lush concept design of a tree surrounded by vibrant grass, capturing the serene and natural setting of the story’s world.
A lush concept design of a tree surrounded by vibrant grass, capturing the serene and natural setting of the story’s world.
A lush concept design of a tree surrounded by vibrant grass, capturing the serene and natural setting of the story’s world.
A lush concept design of a tree surrounded by vibrant grass, capturing the serene and natural setting of the story’s world.
A lush concept design of a tree surrounded by vibrant grass, capturing the serene and natural setting of the story’s world.
A lush concept design of a tree surrounded by vibrant grass, capturing the serene and natural setting of the story’s world.

ONLY THE FIGHT

Sanguine Viego represents the direction I want to keep pushing as a director, dark, cinematic, emotionally driven storytelling, grounded in strong visual identity and atmosphere.

It sits at the intersection of narrative, animation, and mood, reflecting the kind of work I find most creatively fulfilling. Films that draw you in, build tension, and take you on a journey, with story and craft moving together.

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