Allianz: Flight of the Finch

Jun 2026

Allianz presents Flight of the Finch, a cinematic commercial exploring themes of protection and resilience within the finance and insurance sector. The production leans into a detailed digital sequence, following a bird tending to its nest as an atmospheric storm gathers overhead. The narrative utilizes high-fidelity animation and VFX to move between expansive landscape shots and intimate, macro-level observations of the nest's construction. The aesthetic journey transitions from a warm, golden-hour palette to more moody, desaturated tones as the environment shifts. Creative direction and production were led by the team at Howatson+Company, with post-production and technical effects executed by Daniel Fletcher.

Horizontal, Cinematic, Moody, Desaturated

Animation, VFX / visual effects

Overcast Sky

TVC / TV Commercial