Film, Maps & Experiential · 2026
AWS Startup Partner Summit
- Role
- Lead 3D animation and visual development
- Format
- 50-second 10:3 keynote opening film
- Team
- Nifty Studio · Lumenati by Brand Revolution · AWS
Overview
I led the 3D animation and visual development for the film that opened Ruba Borno’s AWS Startup Partner Summit keynote, building anticipation before she took the stage.
From one satellite to a connected system
- One satellite: the audience’s entry point
- AWS constellation: scale and connection
- 10:3 LED master + separate 16:9 adaptation
The visual sequence and delivery formats. I led 3D animation and visual development with Lumenati by Brand Revolution and AWS.
The hard problem
Build anticipation for the keynote, hint at its ideas and hand the room into Ruba Borno’s presentation without giving the story away.
Key decisions & constraints
- Use one satellite as the audience’s entry point
- Expand it into a connected AWS constellation
- Design the master around the 10:3 LED canvas
Outputs
- 3D visual development
- Large-format keynote opener
- Separate 16:9 adaptation
Credits
- Brian Long / Nifty Studio: lead 3D animation and visual development
- Created with Lumenati by Brand Revolution and the AWS internal team
- Keynote: Ruba Borno, VP, AWS Global Specialists and Partners