ROLE
ASSISTING STAGE DIRECTOR
CLIENT
ORF
FORMAT
LIVE TV BROADCAST
THE BRIEF
MY ROLE
Inspired by the Viennese ball, the opening reimagined Austrian tradition in red and white, uniting dancers and aerialists in a grand theatrical spectacle. A live flag parade welcomed every competing nation before the performance seamlessly resumed, setting the tone for the night.
Bringing it all together: made sure the opening number, the aerialists and the flag parade worked as one seamless sequence on live TV.
Flag parade coordination: coordinated all 35 countries and their flag bearers, timing the parade so every nation got its own moment on the runway.
Camera collaboration: worked closely with the camera team so every country, flag and performer was framed and shown correctly on air.
Spidercam: planned the number around the Spidercam, the signature camera of the opening, to capture its biggest aerial shots.
THE SCALE
1
OPENING NUMBER
35
COUNTRIES IN THE FLAG PARADE
40
DANCERS
6
AERIALISTS
KEY COLLABORATORS
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JJ Artist
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MICHAEL SCHWANDT Creative Director
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JOHANNA SAPAKIE Choreographer
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TAYLOR THOMAS Assisting Choreographer
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ZIZI BOHRER - LEHNER Costumes