Amir Farhang, who is on the directorial roster of Hungry Man, wrote and directed this short film, Masks, which explores the theme of distance and closeness as two lonely strangers meet in a park and take a walk in search of meaning and human connection.
The short is shot entirely from the POV of its two lead actors at a socially safe distance in Los Angeles during the early days of shelter-in-place back in April.
Production/Creative Amir Farhang, writer/director; Ray Huang, DP; Lije Sark, producer; Adam Guy, drone operator. Editorial Cartel Andy McGraw, editor; Roy Herbert, editor assistant. Sound Design Beacon Street Studios Mike Leone, Rommell Molina, sound designers; Kate Vadnais, sound producer. Color Company 3 Dave Hussey, colorist; Gabe Wakeman, producer; Roy Herbert, conform. Titles Preacher, ATX Anna McCaleb, designer; Rob Baird, creative director. Special Thanks To: Evan Jackson Leong, James Gooding, Mike Piscitelli, Omid Farhang, Andrew Feltenstein, RJ Buckley, Hungry Man Productions, Jeff Gordon, Isolators XXX. In Loving Memory Kobe and Gianna Bryant. Cast Rachael Taylor, Amir Farhang, Ali Washnevsky, Earl. An Olive Juice Production.
Hellmann’s Super Bowl commercial “When Sally Met Hellmann’s” brings together Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan--35 years after the 1980s’ hit rom-com When Harry Met Sally, evoking timeless flavor and nostalgia with the iconic line: “I’ll have what she’s having.” Reprising their beloved roles of Harry and Sally, the duo hilariously recreates the film’s unforgettable scene in Katz’s Delicatessen, with a deliciously creamy twist, thanks to Hellmann’s mayonnaise.
The :30 commercial finds Sally sitting across from Harry, wearing his classic cable knit fisherman’s sweater, celebrating their anniversary over a traditional deli lunch. Sally is displeased with her turkey sandwich until she adds a generous squeeze of rich and creamy Hellmann’s mayonnaise that adds mind-blowing flavor so palpable that the rest of the patrons can’t help but notice. So much so, award-nominated actress and producer, Sydney Sweeney, takes notice, delivering the famous line, “I’ll Have What She’s Having.”
This is a :60 version of the spot which was created by agency VML and directed by Jake Szymanski. (The :30 is slated to run during the second quarter of the Super Bowl.)
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