Halo 5: A Hero Reborn

343 Industries . Halo 5 . June 2015

The Expanded Story of Halo 4

Created in June 2015, this self-initiated mini-documentary for Halo 5, titled “A Hero Reborn,” explores the emotional and creative decisions that shaped the game. Produced in roughly one month, it distilled forty-five interviews into a focused narrative centered on the risks the team took with story and gameplay.

All interviews and the opening sequence were captured on a RED camera, with additional archival material from 2011 to 2013 enriching the piece. The main title was crafted in Maxon Cinema 4D R16.

Director:  Dan Chosich
Camera:  Dan Chosich
Editor:  Dan Chosich
Sound: Dan Chosich
Motion Graphics:  Dan Chosich
Lower Thirds: Eric Dies

Halo 5 In Theaters

Two months later, I was asked to create a follow-up piece that would screen in all AMC Theaters across North America. It served as both a condensed and expanded take on the original mini-documentary, featuring new footage and a greater emphasis on gameplay.