Gabe Askew of Hornet Films directed this animated comedy short which tells the pioneer era story of Leroy, a colorful, 13-year-old boy whose only wish it become a famous stage performer.
His supporting cast in life includes a criminally insane grandmother and a feverishly simple father (who is a potato) as they make the 2,000 mile trek across the Oregon Trail.
Visual Effects/Animation: Hornet Films, New York Gabe Askew, writer/director; Michael Feder, exec producer; Jan Stebbins, Greg Bedard, producers; Bill Burg, Jeff Lee, lead animators; Meghdad Asadi, rigging; Tyler Hurd, additional animation; Andres Gutierrez Torres, character design; Erwin Riau, character modeler; Rachel Kwak, Dave Soto, modelers. (Toolbox: Maya, Vray, After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop) Agency: none; Production: Hornet Films, New York Gabe Askew, writer/director
Hellmann’s Super Bowl commercial “When Sally Met Hellmann’s” brings together Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan--35 years after the 1980s’ hit rom-com When Harry Met Sally, evoking timeless flavor and nostalgia with the iconic line: “I’ll have what she’s having.” Reprising their beloved roles of Harry and Sally, the duo hilariously recreates the film’s unforgettable scene in Katz’s Delicatessen, with a deliciously creamy twist, thanks to Hellmann’s mayonnaise.
The :30 commercial finds Sally sitting across from Harry, wearing his classic cable knit fisherman’s sweater, celebrating their anniversary over a traditional deli lunch. Sally is displeased with her turkey sandwich until she adds a generous squeeze of rich and creamy Hellmann’s mayonnaise that adds mind-blowing flavor so palpable that the rest of the patrons can’t help but notice. So much so, award-nominated actress and producer, Sydney Sweeney, takes notice, delivering the famous line, “I’ll Have What She’s Having.”
This is a :60 version of the spot which was created by agency VML and directed by Jake Szymanski. (The :30 is slated to run during the second quarter of the Super Bowl.)
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