Tom Tagholm of Park Pictures directed this spot, “First Day Out” for Co-op supermarkets out of agency Lucky Generals, London.
The ad announces the roll-out of Co-op’s in-store recycling program for soft plastic, plastic bags and product wrapping. Equally though, “First Day Out” speaks to the mood of the U.K., reflecting that while some of us are still a little hesitant to go back into public, there is joy to be found in the little “everyday” things we have all missed–like popping to our local supermarket to do our bit for the environment. In this case, a lone man does his part for recycling, underscoring that no gesture is too small.
Credits
Client Co-op Agency Lucky Generals Kaiya Taffel, producer; Danny Hunt, creative director; Jesse Sharpe O’Hare, Sam Beaumont, creatives. Production Park Pictures Tom Tagholm, director; Stephen Brierley, exec producer, managing director, UK; Fran Thompson,producer; Rachael Donson, production manager; Emily Bowell, production coordinator; Jackson Hunt, DP; Simon Davis, art director. Editorial Stitch Tim Hardy, editor. VFX Black Kite Amy Richardson, VFX producer; Marcus Moffatt, VFX artist; George K, colorist. Music & Sound Rascal Post Lou Cherry, sr. sound producer.
Stain remover Vanish presents this emotional short film--created by BETC Havas, Sao Paulo, and produced by LOBO--that explores the profound consequences of bullying and highlights the importance of open conversations between parents and children. Titled The Bully Monster, the animated film premiered at the Maquinaria Festival in Rio de Janeiro on February 15 in a special edition featuring family-focused programming.
The film’s protagonist is a boy who experiences bullying at school but keeps silent about his suffering. Isolation turns sadness into insecurity, creating invisible emotional scars that only grow in the absence of dialogue. When his mother notices stains on his uniform, these marks become the starting point for a revealing conversation. As words find space to make themselves heard, the stains begin to fade.
This initiative aligns with the Vanish Saves Your Uniform campaign, which, for the past three years during the back-to-school season, has engaged with parents by positioning the brand as a trusted partner in preserving school uniforms. This year, Vanish decided to broaden the conversation, bringing bullying into the debate as the real stain that can impact a child’s life.
The Bully Monster is being screened as preshow material in movie theaters starting February 20 and will also be available on streaming platforms and digital channels. In addition to the film, the campaign will include out-of-home activations and school initiatives through a partnership with Abrace – Preventive Programs, the founding organization of the “Bullying-Free Schools” program, which has been equipping institutions with resources to combat school violence for 12 years.
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