Fx Goby’s ‘Welcome to the City of Love’ for the BBC shortlisted by Shots
The ode to sporting passion is earning some love of its own
We are thrilled to announce that ‘Welcome to the City of Love’, directed by Fx Goby, has been shortlisted by the Shots EMEA Awards in the 2D Animation category! Congratulations to Fx Goby and our dedicated team, as well as our amazing collaborators at BBC Creative and BBC Sport!
Celebrating the most inspirational creative work from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, a Shots awards is amongst the most coveted in the industry. This means that the competition is fierce, with an international judging panel of renowned industry experts sifting through the entries to recognise only the finest work.
Winners will be announced on November 20 at The Londoner, and we can’t wait to join the industry’s best in celebrating creative excellence. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey! Stay tuned for more updates.
In this beautifully crafted film, Fx Goby draws a powerful parallel between the passion of romantic love and the intense devotion athletes have for their sport. The audience is shown a stunning choreography of 58 shots and 36 athletes, all in just 60 seconds. The expertly crafted piece is a dynamic and moving tribute to sporting passion.
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