David Findlay, who earned a slot in this year’s SHOOT New Directors Showcase, helmed this spec piece, You Know Where You Belong, as a visual poem celebrating the mind of the restless.
Cinematographer Farhad Ghaderi (nominated for a UKMVA this month) shot it on 35mm in Vancouver, BC. You Know Where You Belong was made with friends, OPC acting as exec producers and the support of local company Boldly and Montreal house Les Enfants.
Production David Findlay, director; Joaquin Cardoner, Mia Metz, Sultan Al Saud, producers; OPC, exec producers; Shelby Manton co-producer. Made in association with Boldly & Les Enfants. Farhad Ghaderi, DP; Kathleen Loski, production designer; Joseph Carney, 1st assistant director; Nina Maidment, stylist. Casting VAKA Katrin Braga, casting. Editorial Alexander Farah, editor. Sound Design Mitchell Allen Audio Mix Vapor Art Mullin Color Sam Giling, colorist. Cast Emma Johnson, Joe Dion Buffalo, Tatenda Hatugari, Tony Giroux, Andres Joseph, Dora Prieto, Sam Gilling, Tarique Imani Atkinson, Shar Michelle, Epik Bothe, Classic Bothe, Era Bothe, Chris Garnier, Nicole Harney, Jad Al Arid, Charmaine Wilson, Jazmine Campanale, Donald Sales, Jasmine Mander, Linda Watters, Nelson Wong, Amy King, Ivan Rickardliow, Cora Hall Special Thanks Adam Osten at Panavision, Jean-Sébastien Chambonnet at Mels, Anne Hubbell at Kodak, Alyssa Sinclair at Vapor, Anita Cirillo at Gallery Jones, Max Bailey, Paul Snider, Sarah McCarthey, Céline Ceillier
Johnnie Walker wraps up the year with an inspiring campaign that is a direct and bold response to those who would question the strength of women. Created by AlmapBBDO in São Paulo, Brazil, this anthem film--“Forte São Elas” (“Strong are the Women”) starring actress Alice Braga--references one of the most iconic productions in the brand’s history worldwide:”The Man Who Walked Around The World.” Produced by Surreal Hotel Arts, directed by Lu Villaça, and featuring an original soundtrack by Cabaret Studio, “Forte São Elas” shows Braga walking as she describes how strength plays an essential role in the daily life of every woman. Whether facing stereotypes or countless other barriers, women are the masters of their own choices and stay true to their journeys. “The campaign recognizes the emotional strength and resilience of every woman who faces and overcomes obstacles every day, and boldly challenges outdated stereotypes. And when they say that whisky is too strong for women, we will tell them: it’s the women who are strong,” said Andrea Rubim, head of marketing for Johnnie Walker. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://wp-shoot.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/19005421/Johnnie-Walker-StrongAreTheWomen-1.mp4"][/video] Read More
