Film Design

The newest original documentary from National Geographic and Little Monster Films chronicles Addario's ascent in the male-dominated world of conflict photography. BGSTR designed the film, choosing a stylistic direction to complement Addario's work and legacy.

Photos by Lynsey Addario
Photos by Lynsey Addario
Photos by Lynsey Addario

Photos by Lynsey Addario

Addario has photographed nearly every major conflict and humanitarian crisis of the last 20 years. Our design approach was focused on juxtaposing the powerful images Addario had captured from war zones and areas of unrest with the domestic scenes the film shares with her family.

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The color palette and bold typography lend themselves to Addario’s career and the subtext of the film, presenting an awareness of gender stereotypes and the intensity of confict—reinforcing the strength that Addario and her fellow female conflict photographers represent amidst in their chosen profession.

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'Love+War' premiered on National Geographic and is now available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Credits

Founder, Executive Creative Director

Josh Norton

Executive Vice President, Executive Producer

Carson Hood

Vice President, Head of Production

Virgil Conklin

Supervising Producer

Kristen Pritchett

Creative Director

Ross Henderson

Art Director

Ivan Viaranchyk

Animation Director

Casey Drogin

Animation

Ivan Viaranchyk, Chris Scales