As part of celebrating stories of softness and strength, the maker of Angel Soft is continuing to celebrate the untold stories of all kinds of families. This time the campaign out of Deutsch LA introduces us to a pair of grandparents who share their real story about taking responsibility to raise their grandchild. Just in time for Thanksgiving, the video also encourage people to thank those who have impacted their lives in a “grand way” by using the hashtag #GranderThanks.
Eric Kaufman of Steelhead directed the video which is titled “Grander Parents.”
Credits
Client Angel Soft Agency Deutsch LA Pete Favat, chief creative officer, North America; Winston Binch, chief digital officer, North America; Karen Costello, Juan Oubina, executive creative directors; Melissa Langston-Wood, Jamie Levey, David Castellanos, Mariela Rueda, associate creative directors; Vic Palumbo, director of integrated production; Rachel Seitel, executive integrated producer; Tom Meloth, integrated producer; Dave Rocco, music director; Eryk Rich, music supervisor. Production Company Steelhead Eric Kaufman, director; Ted Markovic, exec producer; Jim Brattin, associate producer; Sean Cooley, line producer. Editorial Steelhead Ian Paxton, editor; Ted Markovic, exec producer; Jim Brattin, associate producer. Postproduction Company 3 Dave Hussey, sr. colorist; Ashley McKim, exec producer. VFX Steelhead Austin Meyers, director of visual effects; Ted Markovic, exec producer; Dennis Kang, broadcast motion design director. Music Score A Score Track Title “A Peace We Found” Audio Post Steelhead Chase Butters, mixer; Ted Markovic, exec 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 filmโs 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 childโs 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 โ Preventive Programs, the founding organization of the โBullying-Free Schoolsโ program, which has been equipping institutions with resources to combat school violence for 12 years.
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