In celebration of the 77th Locarno Film Festival in 2024, we were honored to collaborate with Jannuzzi Smith to craft a new sound identity for the film idents they've produced.

The new audio branding aims to give the iconic Leopard a fresh sonic life, blending the authentic sounds of roars, body movements, steps and fur with carefully layered extra-diegetic elements. This fusion creates an intense and cinematic experience that resonates with modern audiences.

Each ident culminates in the appearance of the Locarno Film Festival logo, accentuated by a custom sound logo. This deep, percussive element is designed to capture the viewer's attention with its richness and boldness, echoing the Festival's dynamic and contemporary spirit.

Client: Fabienne Merlet and Oliver Osborne at Locarno Film Festival
Creative Direction: Jannuzzi Smith
Photography: Tim Flach
Photon Wizard/Grip: Stuart Ashton
Digital Assistant/Gaffer: Matt Reay
Tim Flach’s Assistant: Piotr Rulka
Cinematographer: Paul Woodd-Walker
Focus Puller: Josh Bosley
Post Production Stills: Tim Flach
Post Production Motion - The East Wing & David Scott - Editor and Colourist
Production: Luisa Vasques and Tom Wade at Peter Bailey Company
Animal Handler: Jim Clubb et al at Amazing Animals