Lab Work: Imaginary Forces Experiments with Tekashi 6ix9ine for Hit Showtime Docuseries

Emmy-winning agency Imaginary Forces created the opening title sequence and interstitials for Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine, a new three-part docuseries streaming exclusively on Showtime. Exploring the concept of celebrity, the darkly humorous vignettes present Tekashi 6ix9ine as an action figure being manipulated in a lab experiment gone awry.

To view the “Appearance” interstitial, please visit: https://vimeo.com/519849458/1985a3f0e2

To view the “Resilience” interstitial, please visit: https://vimeo.com/519890371/772f747b33 

To view the main title, please visit: https://vimeo.com/515440397

Led by Director Karin Fong, Imaginary Forces employed a mix of live-action, practical effects, and CG animation for the project. Using a mix of clean and modern imagery inspired by Tekashi’s signature rainbow palette, the stylized sequences are a fitting contrast to the documentary's gritty subject matter, with relentless pacing that reflects his roller coaster of life experiences.

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