Ostrich
Simone Forti
Born in 1996 and based in Rome, I’ve always been driven by curiosity and the need to create.
2D Animator and Visual Artist.
I hold a Master’s degree in Architecture from La Sapienza University of Rome, a Master in Storyboard and 2D Animation from Rainbow Academy, and a specialized course in Cut Out Animation from the International School of Comics.
My work explores design, painting, and visual storytelling; constantly searching for new ways to tell stories through images.
ShowReel
Showreel 2024–2025 — a glimpse into my work in traditional and cut-out animation.
Short film
Hazelnutz
Hazelnutz is an animated short film created in collaboration with my classmates from the Master’s program in 2D Animation and Storyboard at Rainbow Academy.
Fiabe di stoffa
Fiabe di Stoffa (Stuffed Tales) is a personal animated short inspired by the children’s board game of the same name.
It tells the story of a group of stuffed toys on a quest to retrieve their owner’s blanket, stolen by strange little creatures living in a parallel world made of toys.
The Wild Wolf Show
Wild Wolf Show is an ongoing animated project following the misadventures of a disillusioned wolf determined to find success in his own way.
A satirical and ever-evolving format blending humor, social commentary, and visual storytelling.
"A Star is born" p1
"A Star is born" part 2
"Wolf on trip" part 1
"Wolf on trip" part 2
Extemporary
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Animations created for the music reels of artist 'Calibri'
Animatic
A collection of animatics created during the Storyboard course at Rainbow Academy. Explorations in visual storytelling and cinematic rhythm.
Hazelnutz
L' orso-gufo
Questione di dettagli
Character Design
A collection of original characters from my stories, developed through explorations of shape, expression, and personality.
Paintings
A collection spanning years of personal research, exploring various visual techniques, from oil painting to conceptual and abstract studies, investigating the relationship between form and meaning.
Conceptual paintings
One line paintings
Digital drawings
Architectural projects
This section features a selection of my best projects from my Master’s degree in Architecture. The first boards are taken from my Landscape Architecture thesis.
Logos
A collection of logos and graphic projects created for clients and personal works, exploring balance, visual synthesis, and brand identity.
