Characters Face off Against an Infestation in Cinematic Warframe: 1999 Short

THE LINE has released its latest creation, a cinematic short for Warframe:1999, now live on the @playwarframe YouTube channel. Directed by Venla Linna, in her first commercial outing, the film offers a moody, introspective contrast to the more high-octane pieces from THE LINE.

Venla crafts a haunting narrative of six Protoframes facing off against a Technocyte infestation, digging deep into the lore which fans will appreciate, “I was really inspired by the wider Warframe universe, and above all, the dedication and love the Digital Extremes Team has for their characters. I really wanted to meet this love with an equal amount, so I spent hours watching videos about the stories in the game. Both the client and I really wanted to represent these characters as human beings, not just Warframes. They are individuals with histories and emotions facing a future of losing themselves to the infestation, forced to work together with people they don't necessarily trust.”

Taking inspiration from The Matrix and Ghost in the Shell, this semi-monochromatic spectacle weaves intense, theatrical visuals with a brooding soundtrack.

To build anticipation for the new release THE LINE and DIGITAL EXTREMES treated fans to exclusive production ‘behind-the-scenes’ updates on social media ahead of the premiere. In the coming weeks, THE LINE will also share never-seen-before concept art and animation breakdowns across social media.