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Type cast with character.

One to One: John & Yoko

Set against the backdrop of 1972 New York, Kevin Macdonald’s documentary explores the world of John and Yoko during a period of social and political upheaval. Rare archival material, intimate home videos and restored footage are interwoven with full-screen, never-before-heard phone conversations, echoing the spirit of the iconic “WAR IS OVER!” posters. Clean, minimal animation gives visual rhythm to the dialogue-driven narrative while allowing the material to speak for itself.

Details

Directors: Kevin Macdonald, Sam Rice-Edwards

Executive Producer: Sean Ono Lennon

Length: 100 mins

Genre: Documentary

Release date: 2025

The Mauritanian

Inspired by Mauritania’s rich visual heritage, the title design draws on hand-painted typography native to the region. Weathered and sun-faded in appearance, the graphics reflect a story shaped by endurance, displacement and the longing for home. The film follows a Mauritanian man unjustly detained in Guantanamo Bay for 14 years as he fights for justice and freedom.

Details

Director: Kevin Macdonald

Length: 129 mins

Genre: Thriller

Release date: 2021

Whitney

Bold cinematic typography sets the stage for Kevin Macdonald’s documentary on one of music’s most iconic voices. Type emerges from darkness to reveal imagery beneath, creating moments of discovery and reflection throughout the titles. The graphics mirror the film’s unflinching reassessment of Whitney Houston’s life, legacy and public image.

Details

Director: Kevin Macdonald

Length: 122 mins

Genre: Documentary

Release date: 2018

Shovel Buddies

A single horizontal line divides what lies above from what lies beneath. The title sequence foreshadows the film’s climax, following four teenagers as they attempt to fulfil their friend’s final request: to be buried in his favourite football jersey. As the story descends into darker territory, the typography slowly sinks below the line, mirroring the film’s shifting emotional weight.

Details

Director: Si&Ad

Length: 85 minutes

Genre: Drama

Release date: 2016

INDOOR

The title is enclosed within a circle for this story of a girl whose condition causes her to fall asleep whenever exposed to the wind. A goldfish bowl becomes a symbol of both protection and freedom, informing the shape and structure of the logo. Distressed woodblock textures were used throughout the graphics to evoke the film’s raw, isolated atmosphere.

Details

Director: Si&Ad

Length: 15 mins

Genre: Drama

Release date: 2012

CANVAS 5

Main titles bleed gradually into canvas, directly referencing the central theme of the film. The story follows an anonymous portrait that begins to exert a sinister influence of its own. Graphics are layered over textured canvas surfaces, bringing viewers close enough to feel every fibre and imperfection.

Details

Director: Karla Crome

Length: 15 mins

Genre: Horror

Release date: 2021

Train Surfing Wars: A Matter of Life and Death

Bold, irreverent typography takes centre stage in this documentary short, appearing full-screen over footage with unapologetic directness. The film chronicles a group of adolescents driven by risk, adrenaline and an unrelenting pursuit of online notoriety.

Details

Director: Peter Day, Roeland Doust

Length: 27 mins

Genre: Documentary

Release date: 2018

Lightbox

To bring the identity of this multi-platform media company to life, we developed a three-dimensional interpretation of the logo as a cinematic lightbox. Close-up crops and filmic passes build anticipation before revealing the complete graphic in full.

Details

3D: Ultra

Industry: Media

Barclays – Spirit of the Game

Alan Shearer reflects on the first football match he ever attended before surprising a Newcastle fan with an unforgettable experience of their own. Our graphics visualise the small details and memories that shaped his lifelong connection to the game.

Details

Director: Si & Ad

Advertising Agency: BBH and Havas Sports

Length: 60 secs

Release date: 2015