With Father’s Day nearly upon us, this spot shows the lengths–of a commute–a Dad will go through in order to provide a healthy breakfast for his daughter on the first day of her new job.
Matt Smukler of Community Films directed for Saatchi & Saatchi New York.
Client General Mills/Cheerios Agency Saatchi & Saatchi New York Peter Moore Smith, Justin Ebert, executive creative directors; Johnnie Ingram, creative director; Tanya LeSieur, chief production officer; John Doris, head of content production; Dani Stoller, executive producer; Eric Korte, music director. Production Community Films Matt Smukler, director; Tami Reiker, DP; Carl Swan, Lizzie Schwartz, exec producers; Carr Donald, line producer. Editorial Beast Jim Ulbrich, editor; Elmer McCarty, assistant editor; VFX Calabash Animation, Scott Bravo, sr. VFX artist; Mark Reyes, producer; Michael Ricca, VFX compositor/animator & compositor; Wayne Brejcha, creative director; Sean Henry, exec producer; Emily Williamson, VFX producer. Post Company 3 Tom Poole, colorist. Music Big Foote
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
