Client: AIFF | Direction-Creative Direction: TROUT Creative Hub | Design: TROUT Creative Hub | Animation: TROUT Creative Hub | Sound: MD Recording studios
13th AOAFF trailer
In this ethereal 3D animation, the vibrant energy of Athens is brought to life under a starlit summer sky.
The trailer opens with a serene yet familiar urban evening scene, where the soft hum of the city sets the tone. The camera glides through the quiet streets, focusing on a dormant neon sign, slowly coming to life. One by one, the letters of the word “Athens” illuminate, casting a gentle glow into the night. As the sequence unfolds, a butterfly alights on the edge of one of the neon letters. Its delicate touch sparks a burst of light, transforming it into a luminous, fluttering beacon. The butterfly’s glow spreads, revealing a scene filled with countless radiant butterflies taking flight. Each one dances gracefully in the night air, creating a kaleidoscope of light and movement that mirrors the festival’s vibrant spirit. The camera pulls back, revealing the fully illuminated logo of the 13th Athens Open Air Film Festival, now glowing brightly against the darkened cityscape.
This symbolic transformation of the urban space reflects the festival’s essence—bringing light, life, and cinematic magic to the streets of Athens. A truly poetic visual experience, this trailer beautifully captures the enchanting allure of outdoor cinema.