Balázs Simon directed this stunning film for BBC Sport’s Winter Olympics 2022 coverage, using a clever combination of 3D printed ice sculptures and stop motion. Harnessing the inherent qualities of algorithmic CGI, practical effects and handcrafted stop frame animation, Balázs showcases how Olympians push themselves to the extreme in search for gold.
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BAFTA - Titles & Graphic Identity: Nominated
British Arrows - Best Over 30 and Up To & Including 60 Second Commercial: Shortlisted
British Arrows - Entertainment & Sport Promotions: Shortlisted
1.4 - On The Cusp - Animation: Shortlisted
D&AD - Production Design - Animations: Graphite Pencil
D&AD - Visual Effects - Practical Effects: Graphite Pencil
D&AD - Production Design - Technical Achievement: Wood Pencil
D&AD - Animation - Mixed Media: Wood Pencil
Creative Circle - Film - Best TV 30 - 60secs (single): Bronze
Creative Circle - Film - Best Title Sequence (single): Bronze
Creative Circle - Animation - Best Animation Design (single): Gold
Creative Circle - Animation - Best Mixed Media Animation (single): Silver
AICP - Production - Visual Effects: Winner
Young Arrows - Animation: 2D, Stop Motion & CGI: Gold
Ciclope - Animation: Shortlisted
Creative Review - Animation - Craft: Honourable Mention
