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The Hunger Games

 

Lionsgate - The Hunger Games

Client: Lionsgate

Created at: Watson Design Group

Medium: Narrative | Promotional Film | In-World

Application: Social Marketing

Contributors:

  1. Sway Benns : Creative Director

  2. William Kesling : Creative Director / Editor / Compositor

  3. Eder Anaya : Art Director | 3D Designer

  4. Angelica Maleski : Account Director

  5. Lucas Martinez : VFX Greenscreen Key

  6. Christopher Higginson : ACD

 
 
 
 

Overview

World building is something that the Hunger Games franchise has become synonymous with and the next title, Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, offered us a unique opportunity to showcase how the story's mass propaganda machine came to be. Working closely with Lionsgate, we created a series of in-world content that was shot on location in Berlin with the cast - Peter Dinklage, Viola Davis, Tom Blyth, and Josh Andrés - in character. This AV content was produced to build a cohesive campaign that focused on immersing fans in the experience of being invited to join The Academy.

 
 
 

The Process

In pre-production, we refined several concepts into achievable directions within our time and space constraints. Our script focused on an in-world tone, enhancing authenticity for viewers.

On set in Berlin, we oversaw all aspects of production—from acting direction to lighting and cinematography. A green screen and dynamic lighting setup maximized versatility, enabling three efficient days of talent capture and B-roll execution.

 
 
 

Environmental Design

To enhance realism, we created 3D backgrounds for the green screen, inspired by Berlin’s architecture in the film. Each backdrop was tailored to the characters, subtly supporting their presence while keeping the focus on their message from the Academy to the audience.