In a new comedic short released by Audi of America, Vanessa Bayer (Saturday Night Live) puts her own comedic spin on the infamous elevator moment from Fifty Shades of Grey when Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey share their first kiss. In the short, created by Venables Bell & Partners and directed by Clay Weiner of Biscuit Filmworks, Bayer attempts to create her own moment by trying to seduce anyone that gets on an elevator with her–pulling out all the tricks and toys mentioned in the book; even assuming that an Audi driver’s key fob must be a gift for her.
Isaac Chen of Cut+Run edited the short which is titled Elevator.
Audi will be featured in the upcoming film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey, which will be released on February 13. E.L. James prominently included Audi throughout her series of novels as the luxury car of choice for her characters Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, making the brand a natural fit for the movie. Models that will be featured in the film include the Audi R8 V10 Spyder, Audi S8, Audi S7, Audi Q7 TDI and the all-new Audi A3.
CreditsClient Audi Agency Venables Bell & Partners Paul Venables, Will McGinness, executive creative directors; Erich Pfeifer, creative director; Byron Del Rosario, art director; Meredith Karr, copywriter; Craig Allen, director of integrated production; Mandi Holdorf, executive producer; Ryan Wilson, producer. Production Biscuit Filmworks Clay Weiner, director; Doug Chamberlain, DP; Holly Vega, exec producer. Editorial Cut+Run Isaac Chen, editor; Deanne Mehling, exec producer; Eli Beck Gifford, assistant editor; Joanna Hall, editorial producer. Music Search Party Chris James, composer. Audio Mix M Squared Mark Pitchford. VFX Apache. Talent Vanessa Bayer
Top Spot of the Week: EHRAC, Animation Studio NOMINT Depict Life “In Limbo” As Families Search For Loved Ones
This animated film titled In Limbo depicts the journey of a heroic woman protagonist representing the countless families in the North Caucasus of Eastern Europe (where Chechnya is situated) searching for their forcibly disappeared loved ones. Utilizing theatrical elements, the film highlights the unnatural disruption caused by enforced disappearances and delves into the profound trauma these families endure. It emphasizes their long battles with the domestic authorities as they seek answers. The film also underscores the vital role of community support in helping these families cope and continue their fight for answers, serving as a compelling call to action for justice and human rights.
Through intimate storytelling, In Limbo raises awareness of the ongoing uncertainty that leaves families in a perpetual state of limbo, unable to find closure.
Directed by Afterman--the animation duo consisting of Tsvetelina Zdraveva and Jerred North--and created and produced by London-based animation studio NOMINT, In Limbo was commissioned by the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC).
In a joint statement, Zdraveva and North shared, “Our film takes place on a theater stage, highlighting how such tragedies are far removed from ordinary life,” they continued. “The stage is circular, resembling an artificial, perpetually spinning obstacle course, with a target—the red tail lights—just within sight yet never within reach, symbolizing the family’s never-ending quest for justice.”
“We used a limited primary color palette to contrast the two worlds all families are pulled between. Minimalist compositions of starkly silhouetted characters and environments create the ominous atmosphere of a deeply painful and... Read More