Directed by Lance Acord of Park Pictures for BBDO New York, this two-minute film follows the story of a curious boy who makes an electronic beep sound, in lieu of traditional language. As the child grows up, he discovers that he can talk with machines, which makes them work better. As the copy states, “When you speak the language of industry, the conversation can change the world.”
This short represents the next phase of GE’s Industrial Internet campaign. The idea is “GE speaks the language of industry,” and the focus is on GE software—software that connects machines at an industrial scale with the potential to change the way industry works, change people’s lives, and even change the world.
Credits
Client GE Agency BBDO New York David Lubars, chief creative officer, worldwide; Greg Hahn, chief creative officer, New York; Michael Aimette, executive creative director; Tim Roan, creative director/copywriter; Lance Vining, associate creative director/art director; David Rolfe, director of integrated production; Diane Hill, executive producer; George Sholley, producer; Sasha White, jr. producer; Rani Vaz, head of music production; John Melillo, executive music producer. Production Park Pictures. Lance Acord, director; Jackie Kelman Bisbee, exec producer/owner; MaryAnnMarino, exec producer; Caroline Kousidonis, exec producer/line producer. Editorial Exile Kirk Baxter, editor; Nate Gross, assistant editor; CL Weaver, exec post producer. Visual Effects a52 Sound Design Barking Owl Audio Post Lime Studios Zac Fisher, mixer. Music Beck
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
