George Clooney returns in his latest installment as a Nespresso brand ambassador, as he’s never been seen before. Directed by Grant Heslov of Santa Monica-based Untitled Inc., “The Quest” sees Clooney suited up in armor, majestically saving a medieval kingdom before hitting the streets of New York City on a quest to find his heart’s desire, the kingdom’s most exceptional coffee. Co-starring in the epic adventure is one of the silver screen’s most famous queens, Natalie Dormer. This is the largest global Nespresso campaign to date, launching in more than 30 countries.
Oscar-nominated (for the film Nebraska) cinematographer Phedon Papamichael shot and Chris Franklin of Big Sky Edit cut “The Quest.”
Credits
Client Nespresso Agency McCann New York Eric Silver, North America chief creative officer; Tom Murphy, Sean Bryan, co-chief creative officers; Larry Platt, Daniel Rodriguez, executive creative directors; Carlos Wigle, Scott Cooney, creative directors; Francisco Valenzuela Barrera, art director; Danielle Korn, director of broadcast production; Kathy Love, executive producer; Wendy Leahy, integrated producer; Anna Andreis, strategy director; Nina Kosoff, strategist. Production Untitled Inc, Santa Monica, Calif. Grant Heslov, director; James Evans. co-founder/exec producer; Phedon Papamichael, DP; Carr Donald, line producer. Editorial, VFX, Sound Design, Finishing Big Sky Edit Chris Franklin, editor; Sarah Van Tassel, exec producer; Ali Corsie, producer; Ryan Sears, VFX supervisor/artist; Joshua Howard, Agnes Gunawan, VFX artists; Colleen McKay, Hannah Wederquist-Keller, assistant editors. Audio Post Sound Lounge Tom Jucarone, mixer. Telecine Company 3 Tim Masick, colorist. Music Track “Solsbury Hill” by Peter Gabriel
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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