Francesco Mazziotta

photo Francesco Mazziotta
Illustrator and ActualPlay Artist - Will Be at Play 2025

Born in 1995, Francesco Mazziotta is a medical doctor by training and profession, but an illustrator and comic artist by passion.

Although he began drawing comics and webcomics during high school, he officially debuted in the RPG art scene around 2020 with the webcomic I Corvi della Notte. Since then, his evolving style and visual language have led him to collaborate with names such as Tomodachi Press, Upper Deck, and Panini, on projects related to Cuphead, superheroes, and Disney.

His collaboration with Play – The Games Festival has been ongoing for several years, and at the fair he runs workshops, Actual Play sessions, and panels focused on RPG art—alongside creating illustrations inspired by his favourite mascot: the Moongha.

ActualPlay - Programme

The ActualPlay Room Returns! In its brand-new home, Play now features the largest ActualPlay space ever! A new space with plenty of room for ...

immagine evento: ActualPlay - Programme

Birth of an Icon: Vecna through Sound, Image and Words

Workshop booking: LINK Writing a D&D campaign is no easy task—it requires imagination, creativity, and dedication. This storytelling workshop ...

Hall 15 G43 04 Friday
hours 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Tipology: Workshop
Target: Everyone
immagine evento: Birth of an Icon: Vecna through Sound, Image and Words

INSPIRATION TIME LVL3

For the third year in a row, the most beloved talk show on Roleplaying Games—for kids and grown-ups alike—returns to Play: a special event dedicated ...

Hall 20 - AMM S6 04 Friday
hours 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Adults
immagine evento: INSPIRATION TIME LVL3

The Italian Art of Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering

Our journey through Italian excellence continues with the creative minds shaping the fantasy worlds we love. Join Katerina Ladon, Francesca ...

Hall 15 - AMM S30 05 Saturday
hours 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Everyone
immagine evento: The Italian Art of Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering

The Power of Competition in Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering is more than just a card game – it’s a global phenomenon that has captivated millions of players for decades. We’ve all ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 05 Saturday
hours 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Adults
immagine evento: The Power of Competition in Magic: The Gathering

Shaping Characters: 3D Sculpting in Role-Playing Games

Art in RPGs comes in many forms – illustration, music, writing… and even three-dimensional ones. After his incredible work on Il mondo di Aletheia, ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 06 Sunday
hours 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Everyone
immagine evento: Shaping Characters: 3D Sculpting in Role-Playing Games

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