This new film is part of a campaign celebrating the 10th anniversary of the first Samsung Galaxy phone.
Abteen Bagheri of Somesuch directed this centerpiece spot, “More of Us,” for agency Wieden+Kennedy, Portland, Ore. The piece operates on the belief that a world made by “more of us” is more interesting.
The :60 heralds the diverse lifestyles that make up the Galaxy community. In the ad, Samsung showcases how Galaxy fans from all walks of life use its products to interact with the world around them. You can watch how creators are using Samsung’s innovative tools in the real world, including two filmmakers using the Galaxy S10’s prograde camera and the Galaxy Note10’s native video editing app to capture epic footage, a pro gamer enjoying immersive AR gaming on the Galaxy Note10 5G, a rising social media star capturing quick video content on the Galaxy A50, a young entrepreneur using the all-new Galaxy Fold on the go, and more.
CreditsClient Samsung Agency Wieden+Kennedy, Portland, Ore. Jason Bagley, Eric Baldwin, executive creative directors; Hal Curtis, creative director; Becca Wadlinger, nate Nowinowski, Brad Trost, copywriters/art directors; Matt Hunnicutt, head of production; Robert Saxon, executive producer; Shelley Eisner, sr. producer; Tum Suharto, AJ Blumental, Meron Medhanie, brad strategy team; Annie Sanditen, design operations manager/design producer; Greg Jacobson, studio designer; Jeff Ackley, motion lead. Production Somesuch Abteen Bagheri, director; Autumn Durald, DP; Molly Grifin, Nicky Barnes, exec producers; Kathy Rhodes, producer; Will Vudmaska, production supervisor; Jackie Stahl, assistant production supervisor. Editorial Rock Paper Scissors Adam Pertofsky, editor; Derrick Monks, assistant editor; Shada Shariatzadeh, post exec producer; Janae Abramham, post producer. VFX a52 Pat Murphy, VFX supervisor; Steve Wolf, lead Flame; Dan Ellis, Chris DeCristo, Rod Basham, Michaeol Vaglienty, James Buongiorno, Flame artists; Kim Christensen, Patrick Nugent, exec producers; Jillian Lynes, producer; Jennifer Sofio Hall, managing director. Music Walker Music Sara Matarazzo, owner/producer; Stephanie Pigott, producer. Audio Post Eleven Jeff Payne, mixer; Andrew Smith, assistant mixer; Melissa Elston, producer. Color a52 Greg Reece, colorist; Thatcher Peterson, color exec producer; Jenny Bright, color producer. Titles Elastic, Hazel Baird, Benjamin Woodlock, creative directors; Henry DeLeon, Jehee Lee, designers; Wes Yang, Curry Tian, Tnaya Witmer, designers; Lucky Kim, Steven Do, animators; Paul Makowski, sr. producer; Mitchell Fraser, production coordinator; Luke Colson, exec producer; Kate Berry, head of production; Jennifer Sofio Hall, managing director.
Barilla, LePub Navigate Subway Commute To “Togetherness”
On World Pasta Day, October 25, Barilla partnered with the NYC subway to turn its iconic “Spaghetti n°5” pasta boxes into “Togetherness Tickets,” offering free subway rides. At a special Barilla newsstand near Hudson Yards station, commuters could pick up a pasta box that, with a tech insert, worked like a regular subway ticket to open the turnstiles.
More than just a ticket, Barilla’s campaign was an invitation for individuals to step out of their solitary routines and connect with their loved ones over a delicious pasta meal. According to a global survey commissioned by Barilla in August 2023, 60% of respondents confessed to eating alone more frequently over the past two years, forsaking shared meals for a quick bite on their own.
The primary reason cited for this shift toward solitary dining is busy work schedules. A significant 48% of people surveyed lamented that their working hours kept them from sharing meals with their loved ones, highlighting the impact of our on-the-go lifestyles on quality time spent with family and friends. Additionally, geographical distances from family and friends contributed to the rise of solitary meals, with 37% acknowledging it as a growing obstacle.
Although people are increasingly eating alone, as a resounding 63% of people admitted to eating solo during the week, a remarkable 93% believe that regularly sharing meals has a positive impact on relationships with friends and family. Building on this emerging desire, Barilla wanted to remind us of the impact of food and more specifically pasta, in fostering better human connections.
Sometimes a friend or family member is just a few subway stops away. So get together and share a pasta meal with a box of Barilla, which also serves as a... Read More