Going against the grain, defining one’s own future rather than the future that has been mapped out by the masses. These are the characteristics that mark the next generation of creators as depicted in “Your Future Is Not Mine,” a 75-second film that’s the centerpiece of Johannes Leonardo’s latest adidas Originals campaign which features a new squad of eight upcoming artists and cultural influencers from around the world who are shaping their own path through their craft: Luka Sabbat, Kyu Steed, Aleali May, Ikwa Zhao, Reese Cooper, Design Butler, Yuki Matsuda and Iman Shumpert.
Terence Neale of RSA Films directed the :75 which captures this new generation of creators as they confidently march towards an optimistic tomorrow, dismissing hurdles of the negative future they seem to have inevitably inherited. Underscored by an original track by Los Angeles-born artist Daisy Hamel-Buffa, the protagonists walk to the beat of the chant that defiantly states, “Your future is not mine,” occasionally looking back as if to invite the viewer on the journey. The words of the mesmerizing chant feel like a powerful generational anthem.
Credits
Client adidas Originals Agency Johannes Leonardo Jan Jacobs, Leo Premutico, chief creative officers; Ferdinando Verderi, Wesley Phelan, Matthew Edwards, creative directors; Andrew Dawson, chief strategy officer; Cedric Gairard, head of production; Justin Lane, executive producer; Tina Diep, producer; Elena Miska, sr. designer; Michael Riso, designer. Production RSA Films Terence Neale, director; Jules Daly, president/executive producer; Tracie Norfleet, executive producer; Betsy Blakemore, producer; Sebastian Wintero, DP Production (Budapest) Pioneer Films Melinda Szepesi, exec producer. Production (Cape Town) Egg Films Rozanne Rocha-Gray, exec producer; Dagny Warmerdam, producer. Editorial Exile Shane Reid, Nate Gross, editors; Carol Lynne Weaver, exec producer; Melanie Gagliano, sr. producer; Viet-An Nguyen, producer; Mari Celeste Garrahan, assistant editor. VFX MPC Rob Walker, VFX supervisor; Vicky Osborn, head of 3D; Rob Petrie, CG creative director; Justin Brukman, managing director; Camila De Biaggi, exec producer; Sophie Gibson, producer. Postproduction Company 3 Tom Poole, colorist; Clare Movshon, producer. Motion Graphics Elastic Peter Murphy, graphics artist; Jennifer Sofio Hall, exec producer; Catherine Yi, producer. Music Squeak E. Clean Justin Hori, composer; Daisy Hamel-Buffa, vocalist; Carol Dunn, exec producer; Chris Shaw, music producer. Sound Design Q Department Audio Post Sonic Union Steve Rosen, Brian Goodheart, sound engineers; Justine Cortale, exec producer; Pat Sullivan, producer. Styling CLM Tom Guinness, stylist; Lotte Elisa Agullo-Collins, Benjamin Russell, assistant stylists.
Johnnie Walker wraps up the year with an inspiring campaign that is a direct and bold response to those who would question the strength of women. Created by AlmapBBDO in São Paulo, Brazil, this anthem film--“Forte São Elas” (“Strong are the Women”) starring actress Alice Braga--references one of the most iconic productions in the brand’s history worldwide:”The Man Who Walked Around The World.”
Produced by Surreal Hotel Arts, directed by Lu Villaça, and featuring an original soundtrack by Cabaret Studio, “Forte São Elas” shows Braga walking as she describes how strength plays an essential role in the daily life of every woman. Whether facing stereotypes or countless other barriers, women are the masters of their own choices and stay true to their journeys.
“The campaign recognizes the emotional strength and resilience of every woman who faces and overcomes obstacles every day, and boldly challenges outdated stereotypes. And when they say that whisky is too strong for women, we will tell them: it’s the women who are strong,” said Andrea Rubim, head of marketing for Johnnie Walker.
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