Client: AOAFF | Production: TROUT Creative Hub | Direction-Creative Direction: TROUT Creative Hub | Design: TROUT Creative Hub | Animation: TROUT Creative Hub | Sound: MD recording studios | Poster Design: Vassilis Mexis
11th AOAFF trailer
We’ve always adored open-air cinemas, and our love shines through in this animated visual intro for the 11th Athens Open Air Film Festival! Inspired by the festival’s poster art, which pays homage to Wong Kar-Wai’s In the Mood for Love, this trailer immerses viewers in a dreamy, romantic world. Using cut-out animation, we crafted a universe of flowery compositions, where delicate petals and lush blooms swirl gracefully across the screen, evoking the film’s nostalgic elegance. The palette bursts with vibrant reds, deep blues, and rich purples, creating a striking contrast that captures the eye and stirs the heart.
Strong, bold typography dances playfully amidst the floral elements, with letters popping and bouncing in sync with the music, announcing the festival in a way that feels both cinematic and celebratory. Each frame is a blend of vintage charm and modern flair, reflecting the magic of watching films under the stars in Athens. The fluid movements and vivid colors create an enchanting atmosphere, inviting audiences to lose themselves in the romance of cinema. We poured our passion for open-air screenings into this trailer—hope you enjoy this colorful, floral tribute as much as we do!