Gary Freedman of RESET directed this Super Bowl spot in which actor Chris Pratt is in training for his Michelob Ultra ad which is slated to debut during the Big Game telecast.
Turns out Pratt’s role isn’t quite what he thought–far from a spokesman and more in the background.
The comedy commercial was conceived by a creative team at FCB Chicago.
Client Michelob Ultra Agency FCB Chicago Liz Taylor, chief creative officer; Andy Kohman, Josh Hurley, VPs, creative directors; Nick Stoner, Nick Howard, associate creative directors; Will St. Clair, SVP, director of integrated production; Chris Wickman, executive producer. Production RESET Gary Freedman, director; Dave Morrison, managing director; Deannie O’Neil, exec producer; Jen Beitler, exec producer/bidding; JP Colombo, head of production; Andrew Travelstead, producer; Joe Willems, DP; Chris Gorak, production designer. Editorial Exile Kirk Baxter, editor; Remy Fox, producer. Cartel Leo Scott, editor; Lauren Blauweiss, partner/EP. Post VFX Lord + Thomas Clare Deady, sr. producer.
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
