FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Opening Ceremony

Info and credits

Luke Halls Studio was responsible for creating video content for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ opening ceremony. Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman and featuring Jung Kook from Korean supergroup BTS, the ceremony showcased Qatari culture and heritage, while highlighting football’s ability to unite people from different countries and cultures.

Production: Balich Wonder Studio

Talents: Morgan Freeman & Jeon Jung-Kook

Artistic Director: Anghela Alò

Production Designer: Florian Wieder

Light Designer: Durham Marenghi

Pyro Designer: Christophe Berthonneau

Live Action Director: Dimitra Kritikidi

Co Artistic Director: Ahmed Albaker

Music Producers: Katara Studio & Red One

Costume Designer: Nicolas Vaudelet

Director Choreographer: Laccio

Props Art Direction: Michael Curry

Props Manager: Adam Mosley

Content Creation: Luke Halls Studio

Video Design: Luke Halls & Mark Todd, Luke Halls Studio

Video Producer: Jenny Rush & Kat Kemsley

Animation Team: James Harford, Sam Lisher, Tim Marriott

Programmer: Carlos Aguilar, Ct

Camera Direction: Russel Thomas