Launching the New Digital Home for Tomorrow's Filmmakers
- ClientMailchimp
- IndustryMedia & Publishing
- CapabilitiesContent strategy · Brand Identity
Mailchimp's Digital Film Platform After SXSW Cancellation
After SXSW was canceled due to the coronavirus epidemic, Mailchimp approached Code and Theory to create a global digital destination for the 70+ short films that were slated to premiere during the festival.
Recognizing the opportunity, we aimed to support other creatives through this initiative.
Key Takeaways
Crafted bold identity for film platform.
Agile development enabled rapid launch.
Empowered filmmakers with digital community.

Crafting Bold Film Identity
After quickly developing an agile working model, we crafted a bold visual identity system, pulling references from Mailchimp’s winking monkey, the iconic yellow subtitles found in foreign films, and film festival motifs such as wristbands. In parallel, we immediately began prototyping and then as the design coalesced, Code and Theory aligned with Mailchimp's technical team's requirements, quickly designing a single page application within a few days on their internal servers. Twice-daily scrums and client feedback sessions allowed us to quickly address issues that were raised and port the codebase to Mailchimp's infrastructure seamlessly. The result? A simple yet bold, immersive experience that keeps the focus squarely on the films and creates a much-needed sense of creative community.
Agility Fuels Creative Success
The successful launch of #SupportTheShorts proves the magic that can happen when agility, clear communication, and a shared sense of purpose converge.

What We Did
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