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Ashgabat, Turkmenistan · Polimeks

AIMAG Opening Ceremony

Artistic Producer
Role
Artistic Producer
Location
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Client
Polimeks
Involvement
Concept > Delivery
Mega EventCultural Marketing

An epic ceremony by any measure, development of a custom-built stadium, a complex narrative, with support infrastructure created from scratch.

Conception, design, pre-production and delivery of a three-hour, 7,000 cast ceremony across 17 segments in a custom-built stadium.

One year of pre-production included designing and constructing a bespoke 40m-deep central lift shaft, a 35m high central ring and projection cylinder, and a complex network of inner tunnels and lifts.

Personal Highlights
  • Development & management of 17-segment show in custom-built stadium
  • Liaison with Turkmen Ministers in the delicate process of defining nation's message
  • Engagement and management of a major Artistic Team
  • Accountable for artistic delivery of show
Team
Creative & Show DirectorFrancisco Negrin
Project ManagerLaura Cappelli
Live Action DirectorBryn Walters
Costume DesignerSylvia Aymonino
PyrotechnicsGroupe F
Scenic DesignStufish, Andrea Faini
Music CompositionMusicom
Video ContentsClonwerk SRL
Produced by Balich Wonder Studio