A little girl’s Xmas note to Santa takes on a devilish twist when a typo–which reads Satan instead of Santa–leads to it being delivered to the lord of evil in his fiery kingdom of hell.
Having never before received a sweet, complimentary, loving note before, Satan finds himself strangely moved, revealing a softer side that he instinctively tries to fight.
This is the comedic premise behind Anomaly London’s animated Xmas short film, Dear Satan, showcasing the agency’s creative and production chops. Patrick Stewart narrated the short, which was written, directed, animated and produced by Anomaly, continuing a holiday tradition. Last year Anomaly London made the well-received short The 12 Days of Christmas–A Tale of Avian Misery.
CreditsAgency/Production Anomaly London Written, directed, animated and produced by Anomaly Alex Bingham, Conrad Swanston, Craig Ainsley, writers; Ben White, animation direction; Ben Pearse, Joao Pereira, Tom Malins, animators; Kerry Roper, typography; Alex Bingham, Ben White, Conrad Swanston, directors; Tara Oliver, producer. Illustration B&A Serge Seidlitz, illustrator. Sound Design 750MPH Mark Hellaby, Mike Bovill, sound designers. Music Adelphoi Ashley Bates, Jamie Masters, composers.
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