Stop motion animation of furniture, primarily chairs, shows the progression over the years of a young law student all the way through career building, marriage, parenthood, his kids leaving the nest, and now retirement. The story is told sans any people; the furniture, in home as well as at the office, simply shows how a man and his loved ones’ lives have progressed through the decades.
Agency: Creative On Demand Priscilla Cortizas, Daniel Marrero, partners/creative directors; Andres Arlia, senior copywriter; Patty Rodriguez, producer; Jose Quijano, integrated marketing manager. Production Company: Rhythm + Hues Commercial Studios Steve Beck, director; Paul Babb, executive producer; Kat Dillon, Head of production, live action; Joel Zimmerman, producer; Al ๏ฟฝTiko๏ฟฝ Pavoni, DP. Editorial: Miami Edit, Miami,Rhythm + Hues Commercial Studios Diego Enriquez, editor,Jay Lizarraga, editor Postproduction: Rhythm + Hues Commercial Studios Steve Wellington, online editor; Lisa White, head of production, commercial digital; Jon Derovan, post producer; Eric DeHaven, lead Flame artist; Hilary Sperling, Flame artist; Sheri Cruz, roto artist; Nathan Brunskill, Jenny McGee, 2D artists. Audio: Outpost Audio Steve Johnston, audio engineer
The Best Work You May Never See: White Ribbon, Bensimon Byrne, Director Angie Bird Introduce Us To “My Friend, Max Hate”
White Ribbon has launched its โMy Friend, Max Hateโ campaign in Canada featuring this public service film that follows the journey of a young, isolated boy who becomes influenced by a misogynistic online puppet, โMax Hate.โ The PSA reveals how online figures in the manosphere--a network of online communities promoting hateful, misogynistic rhetoric which fuels attitudes among young men and boys that contribute to gender-based violence.
โItโs alarming to see the growing impact of the manosphere and how they are conditioning vulnerable populations such as teens, particularly young men,โ said Humberto Carolo, White Ribbon CEO. โThese misogynistic online groups have existed for years, but their influence has grown under controversial figures, driving an increase in gender-based violence. With the My Friend, Max Hate campaign, our goal is to expose the damaging influence of misogynistic figures and raise awareness, particularly among young men who are often drawn into these toxic online communities.โ
Launching two weeks before Safer Internet Day (February 11), the campaign--from Toronto agency Bensimon Byrne--underscores the importance of online safety and protecting youth through clear content boundaries.
White Ribbon is creating an online resource hub that educates individuals on how to recognize harmful online groups and provides support for young men and boys seeking to escape. Additionally, the campaign will launch a TikTok account, @max_hate_, featuring the PSA โMy Friend, Max Hateโ puppet to expose how these figures gain influence and spread hate in a space that reaches those most influenced, young men.
The PSA was directed by Angie Bird via Toronto-based Westside Studio.
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