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Okta + Oktane 2025

Creative Direction

 

AI OVERREACHING?

 

There’s no rogue AI that Okta can’t stop — as proven in the opening film for Oktane, their annual flagship event. Diving into a digital fantasy of comedy and code with co-directors Chris Finn and Michael Tavarez, we built a visual system of geometry and motion that shows how Okta stays one step ahead. Engineered chaos and tactile deformations bring physicality to ones and zeros as we lead audiences through digital worlds and vibrant live action sets. The story of Okta becomes a playful yet poignant reminder that the best defense doesn't have to be boring.

 

Produced by Scholar

 
 
 
 

LIVE EVENT

 

Process

Credits

Production Company: Scholar
Directors: Chris Finn, Michael Tavarez
Managing Director/E.P.: Kirsten Noll
Executive Producer: Kate Aspell
Head of Production: Nicole Smarsh
Line Producer: Rich Kaylor
DP: Josh Saideman
Production Designer: Sara Kugelmass

 

Design & Animation: Scholar
Creative Directors: William Campbell, Chris Finn, Macauley Johnson
Managing Director/E.P.: Kirsten Noll
Head of Production: Nicole Smarsh
Sr Producer: Seth Gantman, Michael Heil, Stacy Torres
Designers: Jina Kwon, Rolando Barry, Rudy Taege, Javier Tommasi
Lead Animator: Michael Cafarelli
3D Animators: Kirt Critoph, Jeff Briant, Max Krone

 

Dynamics/FX: Paul Esteves
Compositors: Kevin Njoo, Michael Loney
Storyboards: Jasper Yu
Media Manager: Adrianna McKinley