Mark Albiston of Sweetshop directed this spot for Australian hardware store/DIY chain MITRE 10 from FCB Auckland.
The comedy and charm of the film springs from Roy and his pet donkey, Kong. The donkey goes to great lengths to escape his confines in order to find compatible companionship. Each time he’s flown the coop, Kong adds to the frustration and inconvenience for the busy Roy. The friction between Roy and Kong is both funny and endearing, followed by the inspired, and the very funny, Trojan Donkey solution from MITRE 10 at the finale.
Credits
Client MITRE 10 Agency FCB New Zealand James Mok, regional executive creative director; Matt Williams, Freddie Coltart, sr. creatives; Jenni Doubleday, creative services director; Dan Martin, CEO; Hilary Dobson, sr. strategist; Pip Mayne, head of content; Amanda Langkilde, producer; Kate Grigg, digital director. Production Sweetshop Mark Albiston, director; Fiona King, managing director; Andy Mauger, producer; Marty Williams, DP; Neville Stevenson, production designer. Editorial ARC Edit Simon Price, editor. Audio Ant Nevison, sound recordist. Postproduction Perceptual Engineering Jon Baxter, online editor; Pete Ritchie, colorist. Sound Studio Beatworms Cam Ballantyne, sound designer/engineer. Music Beatworms Cam Ballantyne, original composition.
This trailer promotes Charge Around The Globe, a new adventure docuseries that follows record-breaking traveler Lexie Limitless on an extraordinary journey to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle--traveling over 30,000 kilometers across six continents, all in pursuit of one world record. The three-part series on Prime Video in the U.K. showcases the capabilities of modern electric vehicles while immersing viewers in the numerous experiences and challenges Lexie encounters throughout her journey. As she navigates various challenges throughout her trip, Charge Around the Globe serves as a testament to the spirit of exploration. Ford, Wieden+Kennedy London and WracK teamed on the series.
The documentary aims to address the primary concern hindering many consumers from transitioning to electric: doubts about the range and capability of electric vehicles. As a 120-year-old brand, Ford looked to its past as inspiration for the switch that’s taking place today. Over a century ago, pioneering explorer Aloha Wanderwell set off from Nice at the age of 16 to become the first woman to drive around the world in a Ford Model T. Now, in 2024, we get to see Lexie, the youngest person to visit every country in the world, take to the wheel of the electric Ford Explorer, reinventing that historic journey for a new generation. Along the way, she meets extraordinary people, navigates difficult terrains, and faces the challenges of a constantly evolving charging infrastructure that puts her to the test.
“Charge Around The Globe has been the ultimate test drive for our new electric Ford Explorer. We took on every kind of weather and road condition and dealt with just about every charging scenario. The journey embodies the true... Read More
