In this teaser-style trailer, we see people all across the country looking skyward. Eventually we discover that their upward gaze is directed at the American advertising icon The Green Giant–though we don’t see him until the end tag and even then he's hidden in the shadows.
Nonetheless, it seems the Green Giant has awakened and is returning to the Valley once more. This short is part of a 360 campaign hinting at the Giant’s imminent return this fall.
The work is Deutsch New York’s first step in reinventing The Green Giant for a modern audience and making him just as culturally relevant to Americans now as he was in his glory days. “The Giant Awakens” was directed by Patrick Daughters via production house Gorgeous.
Credits
Client B&G Foods, Inc./Green Giant Agency Deutsch NY Pete Favat, chief creative officer, North America; Dan Kelleher, chief creative officer; Matt McKay, Menno Kluin, executive creative directors; James Cowie, Rich Kolopeaua, creative directors; Fanny Josefsson, copywriter; Joe Calabrese, director of integrated production; Andrea Curtin, executive producer. Production Gorgeous, West Hollywood, Calif. Patrick Daughters, director; Maddi Carlton, exec producer; Mala Vasan, line producer. Editorial Rock Paper Scissors, NY Adam Pertofsky, editor; Marjorie Sacks, assistant editor. Telecine MPC, London Jean-Clement Soret, colorist. VFX The Mill NY End Tag Animation/Graphics The Mill NY Music/Licensed Woodwork Music, London Audio Heard City, NY Phil Heard, sound designer/mixer
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the emotional strength and resilience of every woman who faces and overcomes obstacles every day, and boldly challenges outdated stereotypes.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.
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