Write a short summary of what happens in the film

The film tells the story of how Carbon infiltrates every aspect of our daily lives. The Blue and Green colours are then introduced, pushing out the black, signalling Standard Chartered’s efforts to transition their clients to a carbon-free world.

Cultural / Context information for the jury

The team used a unique production technique involving jets of food colourant in a water tank, creating the illusion of smoke engulfing a city and its residents. As the black clouds billow through the 3D-printed underwater model, two more jets of colourant are then introduced – this time Standard Chartered’s signature blue and green brand colours – colliding and pushing away the darkness and creating a brighter and cleaner future. The film was developed without CGI and shot using a high-speed robotic motion control system, allowing the camera to move through the model city at precise angles and speeds. The jets were also carefully controlled to create sharp, vivid footage of the food colourant flowing through water at varying pressures and speeds. The result – a stunning and captivating film that artistically showcases the role of the bank in transitioning to a carbon-free future.