Squares," a new :30 promoting the Volkswagen (VW) Beetle, is captivating in its childlike simplicity. The spot—created by Arnold Worldwide, Boston, and directed by Malcolm Venville of bicoastal Anonymous Content—is a slide show of sorts, featuring a series of square objects.
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CLIENT
Volkswagen of America/Volkswagen Beetle.
PRODUCTION CO.
Anonymous Content, bicoastal
Malcolm Venville, director; Eric Treml, DP; Dave Morrison and Shelly Townsend, executive producers (Townsend is now managing director at bicoastal Headquarters); Natalie Hill, producer. Shot on location in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Jersey City, N.J.
AGENCY
Arnold Worldwide, Boston
Ron Lawner, chief creative officer; Alan Pafenbach, managing director/group creative director; Kevin Dailor, art director; Tim Gillingham, copywriter; Keith Dezen, producer.
EDITORIAL
Bug Editorial, New York
Andre Betz, editor; Josh Towvim, assistant editor.
POST/VISUAL EFFECTS
Company 3, New York
Tim Masick, colorist; Tom Salamon, assistant colorist; Luana Ayres,
producer.
Brickyard VFX, Boston.
Dave Waller, online editor/visual effects artist; Brian Drewes, managing director/executive producer.
AUDIO POST
Soundtrack Recording Studios, Boston
Mike Secher, mixer.
MUSIC
Joshua Ralph, New York
Joshua Ralph, composer.
SOUND DESIGN
Bug Editorial.
Andre Betz, sound designer.