What begins like a mundane slice-of-life spot in which a guy pulls his Vauxhall Vectra LS automobile into a petrol station for a fill-up turns into something quite unexpectedly racy once the gent inserts the nozzle into the gas tank.
Upon insertion, the car begins to rock up and down uncontrollably accompanied by a spirited chorus of “Love Machine.” The car’s parking lights flash, its windshield wipers are activated and it even lets lose some wiper fluid in the process. Another petrol customer looks on in disbelief as our original guy then pulls the dripping nozzle out of his car’s tank.
The tagline: “Vectra LS. Surprisingly responsive.”
This is one of eight spec spots directed, written, produced and edited by London-based director Hedi Young (http://www.hyfilms.co.uk/) who’s looking to make his first foray into the production house world. Young is a graduate of the London Film Academy.
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The Advanced Imaging Society has revealed the winners of the 2025 Lumiere Awards, recognizing outstanding creative and technical achievements in its 15th annual celebration. The awards honor the artists, engineers and innovators whose work continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and cinematic technology.
While the annual Lumiere Awards luncheon was scheduled to be celebrated at the Beverly Hills Hotel, once it became clear that the devastating Los Angeles fires were affecting not only the AIS community, but impacting so many in Southern California, the decision was made to announce and deliver the awards directly to the honorees, and to forgo the luncheon celebration. The Society has honored the results of this yearโs voting body and announced the 2025 Lumiere Award winners today, Feb. 7, the eventโs originally scheduled date.
AIS President Jim Chabin said, โOur hearts go out to everyone in our community impacted by these devastating fires. In recent weeks, weโve been deeply saddened to learn of friends and colleagues who have lost their homes and irreplaceable memories. Yet, amid this hardship, we have also been inspired by the incredible generosity of our members โ opening their homes, providing resources, and rallying together in support. This unwavering spirit of unity and compassion is a testament to the strength of our industry.โ
The Lumiere Awards recognize distinguished directors and professionals in film, television, and emerging media, voted for by members of the Hollywood creative and technology community. Technological advancements expand the possibilities of storytelling, and these awards celebrate their significance for all who love film and television. โOur awards have humorously been called the Oscars for... Read More