This film, created by BBDO New York and directed by Noam Murro of Biscuit Filmworks, re-creates the true story of American revolutionary soldiers finding their sworn enemy British General William Howe’s dog wandering in their camp after their crushing defeat at the battle of Germantown.
Despite the moment and the circumstances, George Washington decides to return the dog to its owner, General Howe, rather than using it to exact revenge. It’s an inspirational and touching story pulled from the pages of history that brings to life the timeless truth that dogs bring out the good in all of us.
Credits
Client Mars/Pedigree Agency BBDO New York David Lubars, chief creative officer, worldwide; Greg Hahn, chief creative officer, NY; Greg Ketchum, Tom Godici, executive creative directors; Greg Gerstner, sr. creative director; Banks Noel, creative director; Kevin Mulroy, creative director/copywriter; Bianca Guimaraes, associate creative director/art director; David Rolfe, head of integrated production; Diane Hill, executive producer; Rani Vaz, head of music production. Production Biscuit Filmworks Noam Murro, director; Shawn Lacy, managing director; Holly Vega, exec producer; Mercedes Allen-Sarria, Rachel Glaub, heads of production; Adrianne McCurrach, producer; Peter Deming, DP. Editorial Work Editorial Ben Jordan, editor. Audio Post Heard City Evan Mangiamele, mixer. Music Screen Sound Alliance Robert Miller, composer. Sound Design Barking Owl Morgan Johnson, sound designer. Color Company 3 Tom Poole, colorist. VFX/Finish The Mill Mikey Smith, conform artist. Research Historical Society of Pennsylvania Joaquin Moreland Sender, historian.
Vanish, BETC Havas and LOBO Reveal The Invisible Stains Of Bullying
Stain remover Vanish presents this emotional short film--created by BETC Havas, Sao Paulo, and produced by LOBO--that explores the profound consequences of bullying and highlights the importance of open conversations between parents and children. Titled The Bully Monster, the animated film premiered at the Maquinaria Festival in Rio de Janeiro on February 15 in a special edition featuring family-focused programming.
The film’s protagonist is a boy who experiences bullying at school but keeps silent about his suffering. Isolation turns sadness into insecurity, creating invisible emotional scars that only grow in the absence of dialogue. When his mother notices stains on his uniform, these marks become the starting point for a revealing conversation. As words find space to make themselves heard, the stains begin to fade.
This initiative aligns with the Vanish Saves Your Uniform campaign, which, for the past three years during the back-to-school season, has engaged with parents by positioning the brand as a trusted partner in preserving school uniforms. This year, Vanish decided to broaden the conversation, bringing bullying into the debate as the real stain that can impact a child’s life.
The Bully Monster is being screened as preshow material in movie theaters starting February 20 and will also be available on streaming platforms and digital channels. In addition to the film, the campaign will include out-of-home activations and school initiatives through a partnership with Abrace – Preventive Programs, the founding organization of the “Bullying-Free Schools” program, which has been equipping institutions with resources to combat school violence for 12 years.
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