Directed by Academy Award winner (The Hurt Locker) Kathryn Bigelow via production house Smuggler, this futuristic AT&T spot from BBDO NY tells the story of a family out for a Sunday drive—distraction free in their fully autonomous car made possible by 5G technology. The ad helps people imagine how a technology like 5G will transform driving altogether while taking distracted driving off the table. Still, the message resonates that until then, don’t drive distracted, the ongoing mantra of AT&T’s “It Can Wait” campaign, now in its 10th year out of BBDO.
Two-time Oscar nominated editor (The Big Short, Vice) Hank Corwin of Lost Planet cut this piece, titled “It Can Wait/5G Until Then.” Commercial is debuting during the The Masters golf tournament on CBS.
Credits
Client AT&T Agency BBDO David Lubars, chief creative officer, worldwide; Greg Hahn, chief creative officer, NY; Matt MacDonald, group executive creative director; Daniela Vojta, Susan Young, executive creative directors; Robert Wakeland, Stephen Winston, creative directors; David Rolfe, director of integrated production; Julie Collins, group executive producer; Adam Perloff, executive producer; Crystal Rix, chief strategy officer; Thomas Han, head of integrated strategy; Ben Bass, strategy director. Production Smuggler Kathryn Bigelow, director; Patrick Milling Smith, Brian Carmody, co-founders; Allison Kunzman, exec producer; Donald Taylor, line producer; Joost Van Gelder, DP. Editorial Lost Planet Hank Corwin, editor; Kenji Yamauchi, assistant editor; Krystn Wagenberg, exec producer; Casey Cayko, producer. Finishing/VFX The Mill NY Angus Kneale, chief creative officer; Gavin Wellsman, creative director; Fergus McCall, colorist; Eliana Carranza-Pitcher, Heath Raymond, executive VFX producers; Nirad “Bugs” Russell, sr. producer; Christina Chung, coordinator; Siro Valente, 2D lead; Agit Menon, 3D lead. Sound Design Brian Emrich Audio Post Wave Studios, NY Chris Afzal, engineer/mixer/additional sound design.
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
