Michael Marantz, who earned a slot in SHOOT’s 2015 New Directors Showcase, directed, served as a writer and created the music for this film for the Robin Hood Foundation via production company Already Alive.
Robin Hood Foundation, which partners with 200-plus organizations, helps some 400,000 New Yorkers a year living in poverty, affording opportunities to people who would otherwise normally fall through the cracks. Titled We All Stumble, this short depicts the plight of the impoverished, ultimately offering a ray of hope as we see how a helping hand can make a world of difference. The film makes a stirring case for contributing to Robin Hood; 100% of donations go toward the partner organizations that are on the front lines of the fight against poverty in NYC.
Credits
Client Robin Hood Foundation Production/Creative Already Alive Michael Marantz, director; Tim Sessler, DP; Noah Meisner, Michael Marantz, exec producers; Tay McEvers, Carlee Briglia, producers; Michael Marantz, Jason Oppliger, Jenny Weiner, writers; Billy Gerard Frank, production designer; Hannah Rothfield, art director; Julie Molo, wardrobe; Filipp Penson, assistant camera; Sandy SooHoo, 2nd assistant camera; Cedric Vara, assistant director; Sussan Cordero, 2nd assistant director; Christine Pfister, set dresser; Brittany Romney, Elvira Gonzalez, hair/makeup; Phil Bradley, DIT. Music Michael Marantz, Soundcloud Casting Jamie Carroll, casting director. Editorial Joint Editorial Nicholas Davis, editor. Color Lenny Mastrandrea, colorist; Matt Hubert, finishing producer. Sound Mixing Taylor Bradshaw, Drew English. Performers Soleidy Mendez; Tyler Matos; Jamej Lawton; James Trenton; Brianna Moore; Vanessa Thorpe; Erik McKey; McKale Gray, Michael Coppola, Darlene Dues, Andre Nieves, Marbel Melendez, Nate Gray, Matt Nagin, Kim Akia. Locations Pentwater Productions, location manager.
This trailer promotes Charge Around The Globe, a new adventure docuseries that follows record-breaking traveler Lexie Limitless on an extraordinary journey to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle--traveling over 30,000 kilometers across six continents, all in pursuit of one world record. The three-part series on Prime Video in the U.K. showcases the capabilities of modern electric vehicles while immersing viewers in the numerous experiences and challenges Lexie encounters throughout her journey. As she navigates various challenges throughout her trip, Charge Around the Globe serves as a testament to the spirit of exploration. Ford, Wieden+Kennedy London and WracK teamed on the series.
The documentary aims to address the primary concern hindering many consumers from transitioning to electric: doubts about the range and capability of electric vehicles. As a 120-year-old brand, Ford looked to its past as inspiration for the switch that’s taking place today. Over a century ago, pioneering explorer Aloha Wanderwell set off from Nice at the age of 16 to become the first woman to drive around the world in a Ford Model T. Now, in 2024, we get to see Lexie, the youngest person to visit every country in the world, take to the wheel of the electric Ford Explorer, reinventing that historic journey for a new generation. Along the way, she meets extraordinary people, navigates difficult terrains, and faces the challenges of a constantly evolving charging infrastructure that puts her to the test.
“Charge Around The Globe has been the ultimate test drive for our new electric Ford Explorer. We took on every kind of weather and road condition and dealt with just about every charging scenario. The journey embodies the true... Read More
