This spot focuses on a lone traveler whose adventure unfolds to the tune of an “All By Myself” parody (with Shindig Music + Sound serving as music/sound design house). Directed by Anthony Mandler of Arts & Sciences, the commercial depicts a traveler having a dismal time until she finds another woman who’s the personification of Expedia.
The new-found friend turns out to be a great companion, upgrading her accommodations, helping the traveler feel connected to the city she’s visiting, and making all the snafus of the past a distant memory.
Anthony Mandler of Arts & Sciences directed this ad, titled “All By Myself” for agencies Team One in L.A. and Saatchi & Saatchi London.
Credits
Client Expedia Agency Team One, Los Angeles, Saatchi & Saatchi, London Chris Graves, chief creative officer; Dan Triechel, Fabio Costa, executive creative directors; Amina Halim, Davide Vismara, creative directors; Joshuah Harms, art director; Andrew Crawford, copywriter; Sam Walsh, Rebecca Williams, heads of production; Jenny Valladares, sr. producer; Emily Wold, associate producer; Neil Cleary, music supervisor. Production Arts & Sciences, London Anthony Mandler, director; Autumn Durald Arkapaw, DP; Marc Marrie, EP, managing director; Mal Ward, managing director/partner; James Bland, exec producer (London); Christa Skotland, head of production; Pete Vitale, producer; Brian Branstetter, production designer. VFX/Post Framestore, Los Angeles Carla Attansio, head of production; Peter King, VFX exec producer; James Rogers, creative director. Editorial Whitehouse Post, London Sam Gunn, editor; Antonia Porter, sr. producer. Color Company 3 NY Tom Poole, colorist; Alexandra Lubrano, producer. Music/Sound Shindig Music + Sound, Playa del Rey, Calif. Scott Glenn, creative director/partner; Austin Shupe, composer/arranger; Caroline Hudson, head of production; Daniel Hart, sound designer/partner; Debbi Landon, EP/partner. Song: “All By Myself” parody. Audio Post Lime Studios, Santa Monica, Calif. Joel Waters, mixer; Susie Boyajan, exec producer. Talent Rashida Jones
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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