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FIFA U-17 World Cup

FIFA U-17 World Cup

BOMA Mascot Activations

Category
Mascot film
Client
Feed Me Light
Industry
Sport
Year
2025

Credits

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  • ClientKatara Studios, FIFA
  • FML ECDDenis Bouyer
  • FML EP / Account ManagerBen Leyland
  • FML MDKiri Haggart
  • FML ProducerNicole Blackwood
  • FML Art DirectorDenis Bouyer
  • FML CG LeadFlorian Petiteau
  • FML Tech SupeOlivier Pirard
  • StoryboardJeremie Becquer, Julien Becquer
  • Colour ScriptsRob Aldis
  • Matte PaintingOlivier Dubard, Tony Skeor, Ola Kolendo
  • Character DesignRayner Alencar
  • Character ModelLeo Rezende
  • Character RiggingJonatas Ribeiro
  • 3D Layout / PosingJean Gui Culot, Ryan Mottershead
  • 3D AnimationThibaud Clergue
  • Look DevelopmentMerlin Perry
  • Lighting / CompMerlin Perry, Claudia Vilcu
  • CompositingDenis Bouyer, Saskya Olsen
  • 2D FXClement Hofferer
  • Motion GraphicsDean Boadana-Krone
  • Delivery AssetsHarry Woodley, Hannah Roza, Anita Gill

01 / Brief

BOMA the Desert Owl is the official mascot of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, brought to life with Feed Me Light for Katara Studios and FIFA in an animated film and a print campaign on a short turnaround. He's a nod to Velibor "Bora" Milutinović, the coach who took five different national teams to five World Cups in a row, so he scouts for talent in Bora's 80s shell suits and big glasses. I handled the look development: a 2.5D style that keeps the volume of the 3D rig and the graphic feel of the concept art, with rendered outlines for a sketched line. I also shared the lighting and compositing.

02 / The board

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