Warren Beatty – ARTE | SH Creative Studio

Objectives

Create a visually powerful documentary on Warren Beatty, combining archival footage with a graphic style inspired by Stéphane Manel.
Translate his elegant 2D universe into 3D to give the film a distinctive visual signature.

What we did

• Modeled a hotel suite inspired by the one where Warren Beatty lived.
• Recreated every piece of furniture and decor in detail, for a look that felt both realistic and stylised.

Creative process

Adapting Stéphane Manel’s style to 3D was a real challenge.
The aim was to translate his very particular line — vibrant and full of life — without ending up with a render that felt too realistic.
The work was carried out in close collaboration with him, to preserve the illustrative spirit of his universe.

Results

The film received highly positive critical feedback, carried by a strong visual identity.
Collaboration was smooth with the team (director Olivier Nicklaus, producer David Berdah), and the film was delivered with almost no revisions.

Conclusion

An artistic and human success.
The project illustrates the ability to innovate while staying true to a strong vision — and remains, to this day, a genuine source of pride.