This mixed media piece is part of a package of films–directed by Amar Chebib of creative and production studio Even/Odd–which showcases Zendesk’s Tech For Good program supporting nonprofit organizations with donated software and expertise, enabling these groups to increase efficiency and amplify impact.
In this spot, the spotlight is on nonprofit org Ameelio which connects families with incarcerated loved ones.
Zendesk gives its software to the selected nonprofits free of charge to help them accomplish their goals with ease. Through the initiative, these partners are better able to track volunteers and donations, release emergency response resources, and give clients personalized help.
Credits
Client Zendesk Scott Morris, SVP, global campaigns and integrated marketing; Erin Pinkley, VP, creative; Laura Shear, director, social impact communications; Sam Kind, tech for good manager; Ariana Blair, brand producer; Elyse Kanagaratnam, Olivia Kingsley, creative directors; Sam Bathe, associate creative director; Julia Oller, brand copywriter. Creative & Production Studio Even/Odd Amar Chebib, director & editor; Art Camp, animation; Malcolm Pullinger, Omid Fatemi, Rachel Serada Barth, producers; Ben Nabors, line producer; Valentina Clerici, production manager; Mohammad Gorjestani, Taylor Feltner, Cayce Cole, Ashley Rodholm, exec producers. Sound Design & Mix Oscar Vargas Color Sean Wells
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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