In April 2020, I was approached by Arup to produce a short-film series. The numerous experts in the organisation wanted to give something back to the kids locked-out of school. They wanted to provide some entertaining, inspiring and fun videos, that might introduce children, 7-12 years old, to concepts of design and engineering in the built environment.
I created a series of formats and helped develop film ideas with the contributors, offering shooting advice and script editing. I put together a post-production team, budget and remote-working process to turn iPhone clips into a professional branded web-series.
We developed a brand look using stop-motion animation of free-hand drawings, complemented by motion-graphics with a high-energy anarchic feel. Together, the team produced eleven films between April and August 2020 which have been watched by thousands of children.
You can watch the films here
Michael Orwell 