Client: Raw TV / Netflix

The Twister: Caught in the Storm

The story of a deadly tornado and the impact on those in its path

This Netflix documentary follows a group of high school students as the 2011 tornado carves its deadly trajectory towards their graduation ceremony in Joplin, Missouri. Based on their accounts and archival footage, we created key dramatic sequences and devices, including the tornado itself. 

The tornado shots included both its interior and the wider storm atmospherics - we created full CG environments with live action props and debris captured on a high speed shoot.

LA also visualised a coma scene - featuring burning cross imagery to reflect the town’s religious values - as well as additional graphics and a title card.

Collaborating closely with the film’s director Alexandra Lacey, we developed a visual tone that drew from contemporary references, while remaining respectful of the survivors’ lived experiences.

Lux Aeterna

Creative Director: Rob Hifle
FX Supervisor: Paul Silcox

Executive Producer: Emma Kolasinska
Line Producer: Tish Marsh

CG Supervisor: Timmy Willmott
Compositing Supervisor: Tav Flett

Artists
Kieran Fielding Jacobs
Joe Hockney
Steve Bell

Raw TV

Director: Alexandra Lacey
Editor: Nic Zimmermann
Production Manager: Rowan Lee-Potter
Line Producer: Naomi Lamb
Post Production Supervisor: Merryn Bishop

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