In this spot–which runs on mobile and social through the end of summer–we see varied people, and even caricature drawings, screaming for ice cream, specifically Snickers Ice Cream Bars.
Created by BBDO New York, “Scream” was directed by Fatal Farm of production company Gifted Youth.
Client Snickers Agency BBDO New York David Lubars, chief creative officer, worldwide; Greg Hahn, chief creative officer, NY; Gianfranco Arena, Peter Kain, executive creative directors; Eli Terry, Jessica Coulter, creative directors; Amy Wertheimer, group executive producer; Tara Leinwohl, executive producer. Production Gifted Youth Fatal Farm, director; Charles Papert, DP; Dal Wolf, EP/managing director; Anthony Ficalora, EP of production/head of production; Alistair Walford, staff producer; Alana Mitnick, producer. Editorial Rock Paper Scissors Christjan Jordan, editor; Pieter Viljoen, assistant editor; Helena Lee, exec producer; Leah Carnahan, post producer. Postproduction/VFX MPC Camila De Biaggi, exec producer; Alan Bibby, creative director; Ed Chapman, VFX supervisor; Seif Boutella, technical director; Dorian Douglass, producer; Marcus Wood, head of 2D; John Shafto, Flame artist. Audio Post Lime Studios Joel Waters, engineer; Susie Boyajan, producer.
FCB Health New York, an IPG Health company, and SAFE Project have joined forces to create “The Snowball,” a short film that spotlights winter as a common catalyst for dangerous increases in alcohol consumption. In collaboration with creative studio LOBO, “The Snowball” combines a compelling visual metaphor with cutting-edge animation and a haunting soundtrack from Billie Holiday.
As millions embrace “Dry January,” the onset of colder, shorter winter days still leads to an uptick in alcohol misuse, which can lead to liver cirrhosis and other medical maladies and dangerous consequences for one’s life. Speaking to casual drinkers, “The Snowball” visually illustrates how anyone is at risk of becoming addicted to alcohol during this time of year when external climate variables can lead to excess consumption, even if the drinker does not immediately realize it.
Making good on the metaphor, the film follows one man as a quick liquor run gradually devolves into a full-blown addiction as a snowball gradually grows beside him, engulfing his whole life and eventually causing his demise. Set to the tune of Billie Holiday’s “Everything I Have Is Yours,” the film’s pathos is drawn from the sonic integrity of Holiday’s original recording maintained in the sound design as well as the singer’s tragic battle with substance abuse.
This entirely animated film was created using a hands-on, collaborative process rooted in traditional animation techniques, with every aspect of the artwork creation, design, and craftsmanship crafted entirely by human hands. AI-driven tools and processes were brought in during the animation rendering stage, helping the film achieve a distinct visual style that would have been difficult to achieve through... Read More
