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oscars 2021 promo

“VS MACHINES” is a tribute film to Japan’s first ever Olympic badminton doubles Gold medalists Ayaka Takahashi and Misaki Matsutomo. Directed by Alan Williams in collaboration with WPP, the film explores a futuristic dystopia where competition is the main reason for existence. Learn more about SKII Beauty Is #NoCompetition Campaign Created at Imaginary Forces creative director: alan williams producers: christine hernandez, jon hassell, aleen kim, jared libitsky writters: leo savage, alan williams lead design & art direction: russ gautier cg technical direction: russ gautier, meng-yang lu lead animator : james gardner cg character design : kelton cram animators & compositors : james gardner, jake ferguson, henry chang, blaise hossain matt shadis, jesse bafia, daniel onassis character animation : evan mayfield, matt parent designer & animator: sekani solomon edited by jeremiah shuff, lexi gunvaldson vfx animation: russ gautier storyboards: tyler gibb researcher & translator : sakuya mio production coordinator: tucker reese executive producer: jon hassell executive creative director: peter frankfur

OSCARS 2021 SOCIAL PROMO

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Social Media Promo for the 93rd Academy Awards. Original Illustration by Magnus Voll Mathiassen.

I was tasked with translating Magnus’ illustrated Oscar statue into a 3D model that resembled blown glass being lit from different angles. Each piece/color representing diversity and inclusion coming together as one at the award ceremony.

creative director: alan williams producer: jj gerber

3d design: jake ferguson, james gardner 3d animator: james gardner, charlie proctor, patrick arrington, nick woythaler edited by: jeremiah shuff production coordinator: jake fritz