PROJECT
film main title sequence
RECOGNITION
Emmy Nominated for Outstanding Main Title Design
STREAMER
Max
STUDIO
HBO Films
Director Curtis Hanson and executive producer Carol Fenelon wrote, “The work speaks for itself. Getting there was a process full of creative openness and a shared desire for excellence. Working with Shine was both a personal pleasure and a professional collaboration we hope to repeat.”
Too Big to Fail is a drama that chronicles the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the efforts of U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and other key government and financial leaders. As major banks teeter on collapse, Paulson and his team scramble to prevent a catastrophic economic meltdown, highlighting the complexities and high stakes of the crisis.
“Too Big To Fail” was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Main Title Design. This is one of the Shine team's eight Emmy Nominations.
Hank Paulson, played by William Hurt, is the central figure as the U.S. Treasury Secretary during the 2008 financial crisis. His role is pivotal as he navigates the turmoil engulfing the financial sector, striving to prevent a complete economic meltdown. Paulson coordinates emergency meetings with top bankers, Federal Reserve officials, and government leaders, devising strategies to stabilize the financial system. His decisions, often made under immense pressure, reflect his struggle to balance public interests with the need to save major financial institutions. Paulson's leadership and actions are crucial to the film's portrayal of the crisis.
The main title sequence sets the stage for the intense drama of the 2008 financial crisis. It features a blend of fast-paced, dramatic music and visuals of Wall Street, including stock tickers, trading floors, and financial headlines flashing across the screen. The imagery showcases the frantic energy and high stakes of the financial world, immediately drawing viewers into the urgency and chaos of the unfolding crisis. Key figures in finance and government are introduced, hinting at their pivotal roles. This sequence establishes the film's serious tone and foreshadows the critical decisions to come.
"Too Big to Fail" is an HBO film that dramatizes the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the critical decisions made by government and banking leaders. Based on Andrew Ross Sorkin's book, the film offers an inside look at the high-stakes negotiations and frantic efforts to prevent a complete economic collapse. Key figures, including Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, and various Wall Street CEOs, grapple with the turmoil affecting global markets. Through compelling performances and a gripping narrative, "Too Big to Fail" highlights the complexity and urgency of the crisis, underscoring the interconnectedness of financial institutions and the consequences of systemic failures.
