London agency adam&eveDDB created this Super Bowl ad which opens on a boy in front of a house in the middle of the night. He proceeds to throw Skittles at the window of his girlfriend’s room, hoping to get her attention, presumably to whisk her away for a little romance.
But this story of young love takes a comedic turn as we see a procession of people–and one furry animal–with their mouths open, welcoming each thrown Skittle.
Harold Einstein directed this spot titled “Romance” via production house Outsider, London. (He maintains his own production house, dummy, in the U.S.). VFX house was The Mill.
Credits
Client Mars Wrigley Confectionery/Skittles Agency adam&eveDDB, London Richard Brim, chief creative officer; Dan Fisher, Till Diestel, creative directors; Matt Craigie Atherton, head of integrated production; Cat Reynolds, producer. Production Outsider Harold Einstein, director; Richard Packer, exec producer; Eric Liney, producer; Glynn Speeckaert, DP. Editorial Work Editorial Mark Edinoff, editor. VFX/Design The Mill Alex Fitzgerald, exec producer/producer; Kirsty Ratcliffe, Tim Lyall, Anastasia von Rahl, producers; Tim Davies, shoot supervisor; Gareth Brannan, Gary Driver, 2D lead artists; Joseph Tang, Jeanette Eiternes, Brad Wood, 2D artists; David Wishart, George Rockliffe, online artists; Rajinder Davsi, Kwok Fung Lam, motion graphics; Daniel Levi, Megan Lee, data lab assistance; Seamus O’Kane, colorist; Brendan Buckingham, Jim Bracher, Thomas Mangham, color assist. Audio Post Factory Studios Jack Hallett, audio engineer.
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the emotional strength and resilience of every woman who faces and overcomes obstacles every day, and boldly challenges outdated stereotypes.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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