Directed by Academy Award winner (The Hurt Locker) Kathryn Bigelow via production house Smuggler, this futuristic AT&T spot from BBDO NY tells the story of a family out for a Sunday drive—distraction free in their fully autonomous car made possible by 5G technology. The ad helps people imagine how a technology like 5G will transform driving altogether while taking distracted driving off the table. Still, the message resonates that until then, don’t drive distracted, the ongoing mantra of AT&T’s “It Can Wait” campaign, now in its 10th year out of BBDO.
Two-time Oscar nominated editor (The Big Short, Vice) Hank Corwin of Lost Planet cut this piece, titled “It Can Wait/5G Until Then.” Commercial is debuting during the The Masters golf tournament on CBS.
Credits
Client AT&T Agency BBDO David Lubars, chief creative officer, worldwide; Greg Hahn, chief creative officer, NY; Matt MacDonald, group executive creative director; Daniela Vojta, Susan Young, executive creative directors; Robert Wakeland, Stephen Winston, creative directors; David Rolfe, director of integrated production; Julie Collins, group executive producer; Adam Perloff, executive producer; Crystal Rix, chief strategy officer; Thomas Han, head of integrated strategy; Ben Bass, strategy director. Production Smuggler Kathryn Bigelow, director; Patrick Milling Smith, Brian Carmody, co-founders; Allison Kunzman, exec producer; Donald Taylor, line producer; Joost Van Gelder, DP. Editorial Lost Planet Hank Corwin, editor; Kenji Yamauchi, assistant editor; Krystn Wagenberg, exec producer; Casey Cayko, producer. Finishing/VFX The Mill NY Angus Kneale, chief creative officer; Gavin Wellsman, creative director; Fergus McCall, colorist; Eliana Carranza-Pitcher, Heath Raymond, executive VFX producers; Nirad “Bugs” Russell, sr. producer; Christina Chung, coordinator; Siro Valente, 2D lead; Agit Menon, 3D lead. Sound Design Brian Emrich Audio Post Wave Studios, NY Chris Afzal, engineer/mixer/additional sound design.
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
