VALORANT Game Changers
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This is VALORANT. Louder. 

In collaboration with Riot for the second year of the Game Changers Championship Tournament, a pivotal event spotlighting women players, we came together to craft an unapologetically bold multimedia assault on the senses. Our goal was to unleash a promotional film and complete tournament campaign that not only captures the raw, unwavering dynamism of these exceptional players but also digs into their character in sync with the ceaseless energy of the game. Our commitment to bring a badass inclusivity propelled us to curate a fusion of grit, vibrancy, and audacity, resulting in a visual feast that resonates as loudly and vibrantly as the players it honors. Prepare to dive head first into a celebration that bursts from the screen with the essence of both the players and the game itself.

 

Credits

Design & Animation
Scholar

Creative Director
Macauley Johnson

Associate Creative Director
Madison Ellis

Junior Art Director
Irma Hasanic

Lead Designer / Animator
Ana Chang

Managing E.P.
Kirsten Noll

Director of Production
Tyler Locke

Head of Production
Nicole Smarsh

Senior Producer
Michael Heil

Associate Producer
Spencer Moritz

Production Coordinator
Alexandera Marca

Designers
Alex Bernas, Kirt Critoph, Leah Evans, Irma Hasanic, Zach Herdman, Jina Kwon, Susie Scheer, Amy Wallace, Justin C. Harder, Siena Mae

 

2D Animators
Sam Bachman, Cristina Barna, Leah Evans, Zach Herdman, Kenny Kerut, Jina Kwon, Han Hu, Jip Jeong

Cel Animators
Alex Bernas, Han Hu, Khylin Woodrow 

Media Manager
Adrianna McKinley

 

Editorial
Scholar

Editor
Dominic Strazulo

Assistant Editor
Adrianna McKinley, Luke Buckley, Aaron Pryka

 

Mix & Sound Design
Heavy Duty Projects

Executive Producer
Christina Carlo

Executive Creative Producer
Dylan Bostick

Mix & Sound Designer
Hans Hsu

 

Artist & Track Name
KP x VCGC - Hybrid Brazil

Armed solely with found footage, we were able to deconstruct and reconstruct live action moments from these players' past into something entirely original. Highlighting exhilarating moments and the highs and lows of the pros' gaming careers. We started with an edit as our foundation, then integrated animation to literally rip apart the frames and bring the viewers on a non-stop rollercoaster ride where each scene seamlessly melds into the next.

These players break barriers, they get messy, they get loud. And our designs needed to directly reflect the badass nature of the teams and the game. Focusing on tactile textures, clean bold typography, and the colors and iconic imagery of VALORANT we put forward an explosive and in-your-face look for the entire campaign.

Behind-the-Scenes