David has no chance against the Goliath that is the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team in this Fox Sports promo for the upcoming Women’s World Cup conceived by Wieden+Kennedy New York and directed by Joseph Kahn of production house Supply & Demand.
The “Goliath” spot is part of the “All Eyes On US” campaign which showcases the unapologetic fierceness of the national team, paying homage to its legacy built by the likes of soccer greats Mia Hamm and Abby Wambach.
CreditsClient Fox Sports/Women’s World Cup Agency Wieden+Kennedy New York Karl Lieberman, executive creative director; Gary Van Dzura, Christine Gignac, creative directors; Matt Mulvey, copywriter; Lawrence Melilli, Meredith Marino, art directors; Nick Setounski, head of integrated production; Alison Hill, executive producer; Dom Tunon, producer. Production Supply & Demand Joseph Kahn, director; Tim Case, Jeff Scruton, exec producers; Ron Mohrhoff, line producer; Nathan de la Ronda, head of production; Robert Elswit, DP. Editorial Final Cut Spencer Campbell, editor; Penny Ensley, post producer; Sarah Roebuck, exec producer; Lucas Moesch, assistant editor. VFX JAMM Patrick Munoz, VFX supervisor, lead Flame artist; Jake Montgomery, VFX supervisor, Flame artist; Andy Boyd, VFX supervisor, CG artist; Brian Hajek, lead Flame artist; Rodrigo Jiminez, Nuke compositor; Zak DiMaria, CG lead; Ben Martin, Juan Salazar, CG artists; Asher Edwards, exec producer; Ashley Greyson, producer. Color Company 3 Tom Poole, colorist; Alexandra Lubrano, producer. Audio Post Sound Lounge Rob Sayers, engineer; Lauren Mullen, producer. Sound Design Grand Central Sound Studio Raja Seghal, Aaron Taffel, Gary Turnbull, sound designers; Molly Butcher, audio producer. Music “The Hunt” Jonny Greenwood, artist. Music Consultancy Premier Music Group Rob Semmer, Claire Hecamp, music consultants. Original Music Storefront Music
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