This was my third job for Paradox Interactive. Having started to build out the lore for the Stellaris extended universe in our first trailer Utopia, me and my buddy Tomas Axelsson (writer/producer), together with the amazing artist Joakim Hellstedt, wanted to further push the emotional aspects of grand strategy game trailers.

We created a female fighter jet pilot who leaves a message to her young son before she makes a last desperate attempt of trying to save him and her home planet against an enemy that proves to be too powerful.

I directed together with Tomas and animated as well as composited most of the shots.

Rewards:
- Grand Winner at NYX Awards 2020 for best directing (non-boradcast)
- Canopus Winner at VEGA Awards for best directing (online video)

Credits:
Director, Head of Animation
Mikael Hall

Story idea, Head Writer, Co-Director
Tomas Axelsson

Concept art & illustration
Joakim Hellstedt

Animation & compositing
Emma Öst

Creative Director of Marketing
Steven Wells

Marketing Creative Producer
Marcus Herbertsson

Music Score
Tobias Gustavsson

Sound Design
Björn Iversen

Voice Over Producer
Steve Breslin

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Client: Paradox Interactive
Year: 2018