Henry-Alex Rubin of Smuggler directed this spot starring comedian Samantha Bee from Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” in which a slow “up” escalator is seen next to a “down” escalator moving at regular speed, provoking the wry observation that eyes match, socks match, “Shouldn’t up be as fast as down?!”
Well, that’s not on cable internet. But by the end of the year, FiOS customers will be able to upload (posts to Facebook, YouTube and the like) at the same download speed they have already purchased at no additional cost.
Agency is McCann New York.
Credits
Client Verizon FiOS Agency McCann New York Rob Reilly, global creative chairman; Sean Bryan, Tom Murphy, chief creative officers; Jesse Potack, group creative director/copy; Benjamin Vendramin, group creative director/art; Evan Atherton, jr. copywriter; Sara Ward, integrated producer. Production Smuggler Henry-Alex Rubin, director. Editorial MacKenzie Cutler, NY Erik Jaroi, editor. Music JSM Music Audio Sonic Union Paul Weiss, miser. GFX/Special Effects Charlex
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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