United Nations: International Office for Migration
Matching Grant Mechanism animation
Oh yeah, don’t mind us over here – we’ve just casually got a working relationship with the United Nations. No biggie. (Obviously a massive biggie).
Working consistently with two incredible artists, illustrator Lee Arkapaw and animator Clem Stamation, we’ve been engaged by the Swiss, Thai and Somalian branches of the International Organization for Migration (UN) – the leading intergovernmental organisation whose mission is to make migration work for all.
The brief
Our most recent project with the IOM was about a fundraising program in Somalia which matches funds raised by communities for a public good, service or infrastructure.
The workflow involved scripting, storyboarding, illustration, animation, translation, voiceover work and soundscape development, with subtle differences in the language and content required for different audiences. These small changes had a flow on impact for the voiceover timing, so the whole process required extra careful attention and care. As part of this project, we also developed an information booklet and a website, which leveraged the beautiful illustrative style Lee had developed in the video.
Stills
Watch the UN audience animation below.