In 2016, French filmmakers Claire & Max created this unique short film which imagines the entirety of New York City as a gigantic film set made up of fake building facades and props.
New York City. A switch noise and day appears instantly. This New-York is different: it’s a huge movie set with only facades without depth. Here, all people have a strange characteristic: a confusing and mesmerizing one… But what are we really?
Check out Claire & Max's technical writeup on how they achieved the look and feel of this film.
h/t Designboom
Matt Coneybeare
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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.
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