Max Malkin of PRETTYBIRD directed and shot this Nike spot from Wieden+Kennedy, Portland, Ore., which introduces us to an 86-year-old nun who’s a triathlete training for yet another grueling Ironman competition. Sister Madonna Buder is the epitome of drive and determination, truly young at heart, of mind and body.
“Unlimited Youth” broke during the Summer Olympics. Tongue-in-cheek voiceover narration was provided by actor Oscar Isaac.
Client Nike Agency Wieden+Kennedy, Portland, Ore. Alberto Ponte, Ryan O’Rourke, global creative directors; Dan Viens, interactive director; Adam Tetreault, copywriter; Sara Phillips, art director; Matt Hunnicutt, global executive producer; Ross Plummer, sr. producer; Mauricio Granado, producer; Amy Berriochoa, Jennifer Spillers, art production; Alicia Kuna, studio design manager; Rehanah Spence, Edgar Morales, studio designer. Production PRETTYBIRD Max Malkin, director/DP; Ali Brown, Suzanne Hargrove, exec producers; Tracy Hauser, head of production; Matt Wersinger, line producer; Rob Pearson, production designer. Editorial Rock Paper Scissors Damion Clayton, editor; Mike Spagnolli, assistant editor; Dina Ciccotello, post producer; Helena Lee, executive post producer. VFX Mill LA PHil Crowe, John Leonti, creative director; James Allen, 2D lead artist; John Shirley, Brad Scott, Alex Candish, 2D artists; Andy Wheater, Jie Zhou, Michael Lori, 3D artists; Anastasia von Rahl, VFX producer; Rustie Burris, VFX coordinator; Enca Kaul, VFX exec producer. Postproduction The Mill LA Adam Scott, colorist; Diana Valera, producer; Thatcher Peterson, exec producer. Licensed Music “Drums Are My Beat”; Sandy Nelson, musical artist. Sound Design Barking Owl Michael Anastasi, sound designer; Kelly Bayett, creative director; Ashley Benton, producer. Audio Post Lime Studios Loren Silber, mixer; Mike Nieto, audio assistant; Susie Boyajan, exec producer.
For the global EX30 Cross Country launch, Volvo and creative agency Forsman & Bodenfors wants to de-dramatize the outdoor experience--and remind people that small trips into nature can be grand experiences.
Cross Country is Volvo’s concept of turning their regular cars into more outdoor-capable versions, with higher ground clearance, all-wheel drive and other features making it more capable and off-road ready. And now, the compact, fully electric EX30 becomes available as a Cross Country version. It’s a small car designed for big experiences, made to elevate both urban living and outdoor adventure, and to bring people closer to nature.
“With Volvo being such a human-centric brand, it felt natural to focus on the human side of nature. The child’s perspective became the perfect metaphor for this, to spend time in nature on nature’s terms,” said Karl Risenfors, creative at Forsman & Bodenfors.
In a category that often portrays epic journeys deep into the wilderness, the campaign serves as a reminder that even everyday adventures can be memorable experiences. Thus this launch spot--directed by Marcus Ibanez via production company New-Land--shows nature through the point of view of a child. A child’s imagination and perspective generates a visual metaphor for the magic that nature can bring, no matter the scale of the adventure.
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