Our latest creation, a cinematic short for Warframe: 1999, Directed by Venla Linna, in her first commercial outing, the film offers a moody, introspective contrast to the more high-octane pieces we’ve done this year.
Linna crafts a haunting narrative of six Protoframes facing off against a Technocyte infestation, digging deep into the lore which fans will appreciate:
“I was really inspired by the wider Warframe universe, and above all, the dedication and love the Digital Extremes Team has for their characters. I really wanted to meet this love with an equal amount, so I spent hours watching videos about the stories in the game. Both the client and I really wanted to represent these characters as human beings, not just Warframes. They are individuals with histories and emotions facing a future of losing themselves to the infestation, forced to work together with people they don’t necessarily trust.”
Taking inspiration from The Matrix and Ghost in the Shell, this semi-monochromatic spectacle weaves intense, theatrical visuals with a brooding soundtrack.
To build anticipation for the new release, we and DIGITAL EXTREMES treated fans to exclusive production ‘behind-the-scenes’ updates on social media ahead of the premiere.
In the coming weeks, we will also share never-seen-before concept art and animation breakdowns across social media. Follow the work on our social media on Instagram, X, TikTok, Youtube.