February 2022
- Filmed & Edited by:
- Abby Bertram & Martha Douhne
Tell us about the idea behind the film?
We set out to capture the environment, point of view, and experience of Formula E fans as they returned back to the Mexico City E-Prix. The fans had an intensity and emotion that we knew we had to encapsulate. We tried to bring that same liveliness into our camerawork and editing.
We wanted to show those who couldn’t be there, the five senses – touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste – that are very much alive in Mexico City. But content creators and filmmakers know that plans can change at any point. Once we brought in our footage and started the edit, we found a route to add a bit more movement and make it just as lively, mimicking the scenes that we saw in-person: head-turning moments, clapping, and lots of dancing!
Favourite part of the film?
The very start; it builds tension, keeping you curious to see what’s going to come next. We also love the video masked onto the wall in the opening scene. That wasn’t there while filming, but that’s all the magic of editing! That original opening clip was originally a six-minute one-take shot following a fan as he experienced the Allianz E-Village for the first time. Yes, our arms hurt after shooting that scene.
