Rimowa F13 – Oshkosh Announcement
Director & Creative Director, Mill+
As part of an ongoing collaboration with Philipp und Keuntje GmbH, I directed and led creative development on this film announcing Rimowa’s recreation of the iconic F13 aircraft — the world’s first all-metal passenger plane. Designed to premiere at the aviation gathering in Oshkosh, the film introduced the brand’s bold vision to a global audience.
Combining live-action, animation, and design, the piece draws a line from Rimowa’s pioneering heritage in aviation to its identity as a premium luggage brand. We developed a visual language inspired by 1920s design — hand-drawn art deco sketches, custom typography, and period motifs — brought to life through rich animation and stylised compositing.
Combining live-action, animation, and design, the piece draws a line from Rimowa’s pioneering heritage in aviation to its identity as a premium luggage brand. We developed a visual language inspired by 1920s design — hand-drawn art deco sketches, custom typography, and period motifs — brought to life through rich animation and stylised compositing.
Title cards for the event in Oshkosh
Initial style frames for the pitch
The narrative was anchored by a protagonist aviator, whose journey symbolised the spirit of innovation that defined early flight. Through a series of cinematic vignettes, we explored both the technical ambition behind the aircraft and the cultural backdrop of the era it was born into.
Chapter_1: Opening
Chapter_3: Dinner
Chapter_5: Entertainment
Beyond the film, we designed and delivered a full suite of event content for the evening in Oshkosh — including animated title cards, atmospheric walk-in loops, and bespoke visuals for each chapter of the night’s programme. Each sequence carried its own visual identity, ranging from photography and collage to period illustrations.
Creative Team
Agency: Philipp und Keuntje GmbH
Producer: Diana Scarfo
Creative Director (Agency): Diether Kerner
Creatives: Jan Gericke
Production Coordinator: Laura Popiol
Production Company: Mill+
Director: Nils Kloth
Executive Producer: Josh Davies
Producer: Nicholas Canham
Director of Photography: Chris Clarke
Production Coordinator: Ben Burdock
Post Production: The Mill
Creative Director: Nils Kloth
Executive Producer: Luke Colson
Producer: Alex Finch Shoot
Supervisor: Peter Smith
Design & VFX
2D Lead Artist: Heather Goodenough
3D Lead Artist: Jessica Tan
2D Artists: Artur Margiv
Matte Painting: Melanie Climent
Motion Graphics: Kwok Fung Lam, Ivo Sousa, Jessica Tan, Paul Bloomfield
Design/Art Dept: Alexandra Thursby-Pelham, Charles Bigeast, Aurelien Ronceray, Marie Tricart
Editorial Editor: David Toba
Edit Assist: Hugo Vaughan-Hughes
Colour Colourist: Seamus O’Kane
Copyright Nils Kloth, 2025