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.
Chipotle Mexican Grill has rolled out this animated short film, “Unfolded,” which showcases sustainable agriculture comparable to Chipotle’s Food With Integrity principles. Chipotle premiered the film last week as a national TV ad on Roblox to showcase the importance of the farming community that grows real ingredients like those served in Chipotle’s restaurants. Chipotle is billed as the first restaurant brand to unveil a national TV ad in the metaverse. Free entrees were given to the first 50,000 Chipotle Rewards members who viewed the ad on Roblox
In conjunction with the film and as part of the commitment it announced in 2021 to contribute $5 million to support young farmers, Chipotle is donating $2 million across four leading universities, The Ohio State University, Cal State Monterey Bay, Colorado State University and the University of Florida, to support the future of farming. These donations are funded from Chipotle’s initiative to contribute 5% of profits from its sales of Tractor Beverages to support farmers.
Inspired by the company’s purpose to Cultivate a Better World, “Unfolded” brings viewers through an animated world, diving into a Chipotle bag that unfolds into a paper world. The short film depicts industrial farms transformed into vibrant, polyculture farms with diverse and organic crops, symbolizing Chipotle’s efforts to support farmers who prioritize sustainable agricultural practices. The brand serves Responsibly Raised® proteins, and dairy from pasture-raised cows, as seen from an allegorical Chipotle truck moving through farmland on its way to its final destination. The film, created by Venables Bell & Partners and directed by Yves Geleyn via animation studio Hornet, ends with fresh, colorful produce being... Read More
