Christopher Riggert of Biscuit Filmworks directed this spot from BBDO New York in which we see that rather than raining cats and dogs, it is raining octopuses.
The unexpected chaos of an octopus storm, though, doesn’t deter GE for being ready for whatever challenges the world can throw at it. GE’s innovative technology keeps the octopus onslaught in check, helping planes, trains, power grids and hospitals to properly adapt and continue functioning.
The :60, which runs online on GE’s social channels, shows that the company’s engineers, thinkers, inventors and tech resources can successfully deal with whatever the world rains down on us.
CreditsClient GE Agency BBDO New York David Lubars, chief creative officer, worldwide; Greg Hahn, chief creative officer, New York; Michael Aimette, executive creative director; Judd Counsell, Anne Lac, creative directors; George Sholley, executive producer; Rani Vaz, director of music production. Production Biscuit Filmworks Christopher Riggert, director; Shawn Lacy, managing director; Rick Jarjoura, exec producer; Mercedes Allen-Sarria & Rachel Glaub, heads of production; Jimena Murray, producer. Music RMI/Screensound Alliance Robert Miller, composer. Editorial Work Editorial NY Stewart Reeves, editor; Abbey Chaus, assistant editor; Erica Thompson, exec producer; Sari Resnick, sr. producer. VFX Method Studios Stepanie Gilgar, Stuart Robinson, exec producers; Scott Boyajan, Heather Saunders, producers; Benjamin Walsh, sr. VFX supervisor; Doug Luka, VFX supervisor; Margaret Bright-Ryan, Ivan Guerrero, CG supervisors; Keith Roberts, animator supervisor; Sandro Blattner, DFX supervisor; Ian Holland, 2D lead; Chris Bankoff, Nuke lead; Lersak Bun, modeling supervisor; Simon Yuen, rigging supervisor; Dan Bodenstein FX supervisor. Sound Design Trinitite Inc. Brian Emrich, sound designer. Audio Post Sonic Union Michael Marinelli, mixer. Postproduction Company 3 Stefan Sonnenfeld, colorist; Rhubie Jovanov, exec producer; Adam Van Wagoner, producer.
Guinness, AMV BBDO, Director Johnny Kelly Bring The Perfect Pour Home With “Dancing Can”
Guinness is inviting more people to experience the joy and communion of a perfect pint at home with its new campaign, “Dancing Can,” a modern nod to the beloved 1994 “Dancing Man” ad. This latest campaign highlights how the Guinness Nitrosurge device puts the power of a perfect pour directly into consumers’ hands. Launched in Great Britain last year, the pocket-sized device uses ultrasonic technology to create the iconic surge with perfectly formed nitrogen bubbles delivering satisfyingly smooth Guinness every time, everywhere.
Developed in partnership with AMV BBDO, “Dancing Can” uses a stop-motion twist to capture the ritual of pouring a perfect pint of Guinness, featuring a ‘dancing’ Nitrosurge can and device. The device is activated by clipping it onto the top of a Guinness Nitrosurge can, before pushing the button and pouring. The resulting pour is unmistakably Guinness, with its iconic dark liquid and creamy domed head.
This 30-second hero film, directed by Johnny Kelly and produced by BAFTA-winning Nexus Studios, is a blend of live-action and stop-motion techniques. Set to the lively “Guaglione” track by Perez Prado, just as in the 1994 ad, the spot celebrates the quality and cheer of enjoying the perfect pour at home while highlighting the charm and innovation of the product.
In a joint statement, Anzhela Hayrabedyan and Luca Grosso, the AMV BBDO creative team behind the work, shared, “Whether it’s a person or a can, 30 years later, the excitement and joy of watching the liquid settle into the perfect pint of Guinness still rings true. The unique charm and craft of stop-frame animation was the answer to bring this emotion to life.”
Director Kelly said, “The original ‘Dancing Man’ video is one of... Read More