This promo film for OtterBox cases, which protect smartphones and tablets, takes the form of a kitschy 1980s toy commercial spoof starring corporate mascot Ollie, an overprotective critter whose alter ego is reflected in a small but mighty action toy action figure named Action Ollie.
Reminiscent of ‘80’s icons like G.I. Joe and He-Man, the “Action Ollie!” holiday video is a cheesy special effects-laden, rockin’ hair metal-tastic homage to classic Saturday morning kids’ toy commercials. Even the lengthy legal disclaimer copy is a parody. All to remind viewers that OtterBox cases, like Action Ollie himself, are “unapologetically overprotective” and make a great holiday gift. That is if Action Ollie dolls actually existed. Which they don’t. But whatever. And a celebrity cameo was also squeezed in: football legend, Peyton Manning. Because, why not? After all, OtterBox and Action Ollie are your best means of protecting your smartphone, tablet or other valued handheld tech device.
Brigg Bloomquist of Bob Industries directed this “Action Ollie!” :90 which was conceived by a creative ensemble at CP+B, Boulder, Colo.
Credits
Client OtterBox Agency CP+B, Boulder, Colo. Ralph Watson, VP/chief creative officer; Tony Calcao, EVP/executive creative director; Jason Pierce, Mark St. Amant, creative directors; Ryan Contillo, Donny Brunner, associate creative directors; Sloan Schroeder, VP, director of content production, Boulder; Alina Moeller, integrated producer; Shelby Hawkinson, jr. integrated producer; Michelle Robertson, content supervisor; Ashley Huehnerfuss, content manager; Eric Zuncic, chief strategy officer; Nicole Hering, sr. strategist. Production Bob Industries Brigg Bloomquist, director; Pablo Berron, DP; Ray Duffy, producer; Dana Eudaily, production supervisor; David Michael Max, production designer; TK Knowles, John O’Grady, exec producers. Editorial PLUS Productions, Boulder Kevin Zimmerman, editor, Bryce Harvey, B. Stover, assistant editors; Lennon Barnica, editorial exec producer. Post/VFX Method Studios Cara Lehr, exec producer; Crystal Rossmann, Julia Paskert, producers; Aidan Thomas, lead Flame artist; Louis Schachte, Emily Irvine, Jason Frank, Pat Hunsberger, support Flame artists; Wayland Vida, animator. Audio Post & Sound Design Lime Studios, Santa Monica, Calif. Matt Miller, audio engineer; Lisa Mermelstein, mix assistant; Susie Boyajan, mix exec producer; Kayla Phungglan, mix associate producer. Music Massive Music, Los Angeles Kiki McDaniel, exec producer; Tim Adams, creative director. Telecine Company 3 Stefan Sonnenfeld, colorist; Katie Andrews, sr. 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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