Ponies explores a world defined by contradiction—where glossy surfaces mask systems of control, and cultural identity is shaped by both desire and secrecy. Through a single, continuous camera descent into hidden compartments, redacted documents, and everyday objects, the sequence visualizes the collision of Western consumerism and Soviet-era espionage, setting the tone for the series.
What Imaginary Forces Did
Imaginary Forces crafted a visually packed, one-shot experience that distills the show’s core thematic tension into a cohesive visual language. The creative challenge was to express the ideological clash between pervasive Western consumer culture and the rigid, secretive world of Soviet tradecraft while maintaining clarity, momentum, and atmosphere within a tight runtime.
Drawing from Cold War iconography, period consumer advertising, and archival espionage materials, the sequence incorporates client-provided props and production design assets to anchor the visuals in the show’s world while reinforcing a bold, cohesive branded identity.
Creative Director: Ronnie Koff Art Director: Kathy Liang Designers/Animators: Fernando Lazzari, Charles Khoury, Christoph Gabathuler, Jeffrey Su Modeler: Min Shi Editor: Lexi Gunvaldson Senior Producer: Nicky Maser Associate Producer: Megan Catoe Executive Producer: Renée Robson
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Ponies explores a world defined by contradiction—where glossy surfaces mask systems of control, and cultural identity is shaped by both desire and secrecy. Through a single, continuous camera descent into hidden compartments, redacted documents, and everyday objects, the sequence visualizes the collision of Western consumerism and Soviet-era espionage, setting the tone for the series.
What Imaginary Forces Did
Imaginary Forces crafted a visually packed, one-shot experience that distills the show’s core thematic tension into a cohesive visual language. The creative challenge was to express the ideological clash between pervasive Western consumer culture and the rigid, secretive world of Soviet tradecraft while maintaining clarity, momentum, and atmosphere within a tight runtime.
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Credits:
Creative Director: Ronnie Koff
Art Director: Kathy Liang
Designers/Animators: Fernando Lazzari, Charles Khoury, Christoph Gabathuler, Jeffrey Su
Modeler: Min Shi
Editor: Lexi Gunvaldson
Senior Producer: Nicky Maser
Associate Producer: Megan Catoe
Executive Producer: Renée Robson
Instagram: @imaginaryforcesstudio
LinkedIn: Imaginary Forces