Péter Bátory
Péter Bátory is a director with 15 years of experience in film and animation. Rooted in classical animation, he moves freely between live action, 2D, 3D and AI-driven filmmaking, and has led teams from first concept through delivery. His work has taken him to CUPRA, Telekom, AMC, the UN and the Municipality of Budapest, and has been recognised at Annecy, with Gold awards at ADG-FAD LAUS and Club de Creativos. Handcrafted and slightly unruly, his style stays human, imperfect, and a bit sharp around the edges.
Awards and nominations +
METEOR music videoAnnecy Special Programme – Official SelectionCUPRA manifesto filmADG-FAD LAUS – Gold AwardClub de Creativos – Gold Award in CraftFUTUREAL image filmOnline Video Awards – Jury Award
Press +
METEOR – music videoArchitects “Meteor” Music Video by Jeb Hardwick and Umbrella – StashApokaliptikus történet emberközeli formában – Interjú az új Architects-klip magyar készítőivel – Nuskull MagazinAz Umbrella csapata új sikerklipet gyártott – Dot & LineI Accidentally Wrote a Book – feature filmWriting the Script for Success: Why ‘I Accidentally Wrote a Book’ Is a Global Crossover Hit – Budapest Reporter
CUPRA Manifesto
The Design Manifesto film, directed by Péter Bátory, produced by UMBRELLA in collaboration with the Rosàs Advertising Agency. The film went on to win a Gold Award at ADG-FAD LAUS (2023) and a Gold Award in Craft at Club de Creativos (2023).
UEFA Finals – for Visit Budapest
UEFA Champions League Final promotional film for Visit Budapest. Directed by Péter Bátory, developed in UMBRELLA’s AI video production lab. The film blends AI-generated visuals with traditional post-production, a handcrafted approach to a new kind of cinematic storytelling.
No one has the right to hurt you
A short animation created to prevent sexual and gender-based violence against migrants and to strengthen support to victims. As a comprehensive UN campaign, the film was screened in 12 EU countries at hundreds of information sessions held for those affected.
Futureal image film
Futureal’s new image film presents the successful real estate company’s portfolio through an abstract storyline. Directed by Géza Galán and co-directed by Péter Bátory, produced by UMBRELLA, the film became the number one communication material of FUTUREAL, a significant player in the European real estate market.
METEOR
A music video for “Meteor” by British metalcore band Architects, from the album For Those That Wish to Exist, directed by Jeb Hardwick, art and animation directed by Péter Bátory and produced by UMBRELLA. Built in 3D, then reworked in a long post-production process until it looked hand-painted, raw and richly detailed at once.
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