Who are we

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Based in Paris, PlayNove excels in crafting unique gaming experiences. We partner with entities from corporations and brands to artists, to amplify their causes and deliver entertainment to players. Supported by a multi-talented team with notable success in Fortnite, we are dedicated to creating high-impact and narrative-focused projects that set the bar for aesthetic and innovative excellence.

Our values

More than games, we deliver high-impact projects with the highest aesthetic and innovative standard

Excellence

Drawing from our extensive experience in media production, our methods of production align with the highest standards in the industry, ensuring top-tier quality and reliability.

Innovation

With an eye on emerging technologies, we strive to stretch the limits of Unreal Engine and Fortnite Creative by incorporating innovative programs like Motion capture, AI and 3D scanning.

Collaboration

Each project is an opportunity to bring together : the legacy of brands, our specialized expertise, and the anticipations of gamers. This synergy enables us to construct impactful and meaningful experiences.

Social & Environmental Commitment

Beyond our charity-driven UEFN projects, we make a conscious effort to give back to the community. A portion of our financial proceeds is donated to associations.

Our team

Aesthetic is for us as important as story and promotion

Merouane Mokhtari

Co-founder & Lead Artist

Creating maps in Fortnite Creative for 4 years and specialized in environment creation and 3d universe, he uses unreal Engine/UEFN to give life to amazing words.

Hassan Souleimanov

Co-founder & Lead Developer

Specialized in modeling and 3D environments, this former student at Strate School of Design, has been creating maps in Fortnite for 4 years using blender and Unreal Engine/UEFN. His map won first place for GoodMap at Lyon Esport and he is the winner of the Princess Castle Creative Contest.

Olivier Lelardoux

CEO & Co-Founder

An ESRA graduate, spent over 15 years in digital and TV media as a director, manager, and producer. In 2005, he co-established an animation studio where he directed more than 700 episodes and developed an EPIC MEGAGRANTS-winning Youtube Original series using UNREAL ENGINE and motion capture technology. He is also a juror and member of the International Emmy Awards.

Amélie Benchallal

Head of Communication and Digital Content

With 6 years of experience in communication, focusing on social networks and web content, she dedicates her time to promote experiences melting culture and video games. Expert in the art of gathering communities, she is the one behind PlayNove’s social media and articles.

Tatsuya Eto

Developer

As a former founding leader of a creative team, he has spent the last four years crafting Fortnite Creative maps. Proficient in Blender and Unreal Engine, he imparts his knowledge to UEFN creators. This music composer excels in modeling, animation and sound systems.

Emrah Özçiçek

Environnement Artist

Emrah is a seasoned game artist and architect. He contributes to AAA game studios, created his own studio, secures victories in various competitions, and earn recognitionof (Epic Games Megagrant). He possesses expertise across multiple platforms and software, including the latest Unreal Engine and UEFN technologies. He has a particular passion for crafting immersive environments and organic elements.

Milhan Verschelle

Head of UEFN Testing team

Milhan combines his gaming passion with his expertise in web & mobile development. With his distinct experience in Fortnite and his role in Lyon Esport's GoodMap competition, he skillfully guides projects from conception to final testing.

Martina Vizzi

Production Manager

Martina Vizzi, is graduate in film and television production management in Roma. She gained valuable insights at Pepito produzioni, and as a coordinator at Fondazione Cinema per Roma – MIA Market. Trilingual in English, French, and Italian.

Gabriel Safar

Head of Legal

Gabriel is a member of the Paris Bar and works as an associate in the Intellectual Property and Information Technology department of FTPA in Paris. He has developed a particular interest in topics relating to blockchain, IoT, AI and Big Data.