Tim Godsall directed this short film which is part of a broader “Together, we make togetherness” campaign for Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic’s partnership. Created by agency Figliulo&Partners, the short titled The Prodigal Brother tells the story of two estranged brothers who are reconciled on Christmas morning. Filled with fantastic tales of a Sherpa, three magical scarves and a wise man named Socrates, the film delivers an entertaining yarn with a heartwarming message about togetherness.
Anonymous Content and OPC produced the short which will run in the U.S. and U.K. through December 25 across all of Delta and Virgin Atlantic’s social channels, and on-demand video in the U.K.
Credits
Client Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic Agency Figliulo&Partners Mark Figliulo, CEO/partner; Scott Vitrone, chief creative officer/creative/partner; Robert Valdes, head of production/partner; Kerry Keenan, Ian Reichenthal, creatives; Jill Landaker Grunes, executive producer. Production Anonymous Content, OPC Tim Godsall, director; Eric Stern, exec producer; Kerry Haynie, head of production; Merrie Wasson, line producer; Andree Pineaar, DP; Jay Pooley, production designer; Harland Weiss, Donovan Boden, Isil, Gilerdale, exec producers (OPC); Scott Rudderham, production manager (OPC). Editorial Final Cut Patrick Colman, editor; Geoff Hastings, assistant editor; Penny Easley, head of production; Sarah Roebuck, exec producer. Postproduction Company 3 Tim Masick, colorist. VFX Dirk Greene, Betty Cameron. Audio Terressa Tate, sound mixer. Music Supervision Future Perfect / Little Ears Music Supplier #1 BMG Production Music Music Title & Artist #1 “Deck the Halls” by The Craig Gildner Sextet feat. Tony Liberto & The Liberto Sisters Music Supplier #2 Sony Music (Master) Warner Chappell Publishing (Publisher) The Music Sales Group (Publisher) Music Title & Artist #2 “There’s No Christmas Like a Home Christmas” by Perry Como
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
