Each day, Special Olympics athletes put down limits and pick up hope. kaboom and director dougwerbyare proud to have helped agency Hill Holiday bring Chevi Peters story to life for Bank of America and Special Olympics. The spot, part of a larger campaign that honors world-class athletes and the event, was recently awarded two Clio Sports medals. For more than 30 years, Bank of America has partnered with Special Olympics and has been committed to achieving the goal of a more diverse and inclusive society.
According to director doug werby, “It was an honor to direct the B of A Special Olympics campaign – it was a feel-good experience throughout, including this recognition by the Clios. As with any documentary project you cannot predict the outcome and we followed many athletes during the games. Chevi’s crowning achievement was a magical moment on so many levels. Kudos to the agency and post team on uniting our footage in an exquisite edit with impeccable writing and voice over recording that made the piece come together with honest emotion and impact.”
Agency: Hill Holliday Chief Creative Officer: Lance Jensen Group Creative Directors: Spencer Deadrick, Will Uronis Copywriter: Ian Catmur Art Director: Michael Langone EP: Brian Gonsar Associate Producer: David Shaw Assistant Producer: Jill Wyman Project Manager: Alison Baker Account Team: Nancy Lehrer, Jeff Nowak, Andrew Still, Tom Fitzpatrick, Brooke Patkin, Carson Olang Group Planning Director: Rowena Alston
Production Company: kaboom productions EP: lauren schwartz HOP/Producer: steven sills Director: doug werby DPs: Adam Bricker, Rob Hauer
Editorial Company: Peel & Eat and Flow Nonfiction Editors: Joel Walker & Robert Lucente Producer: Nikki McMorrow
Online: Brickyard Executive Post Producer: Kirsten Anderson Producer: Ellen Schmitt Lead VFX Artist: Dave Waller VFX Artists: Tyler Whelan and Gina Downing
Seasoned Executive Producer John Hollingsworth and accomplished Director Matt Genesis announce the launch of Late Shift, a production company born from their years of collaboration and shared passion for craft-focused filmmaking. With a hands-on approach and a commitment to maximizing on-screen value for their clients, Late Shift blends strategic innovation with time-tested methods to bring creative visions to life.
“Starting Late Shift with Matt feels like the natural next step in our longtime partnership,” shares Hollingsworth. “Late Shift is our opportunity to bring a fresh perspective to filmmaking—where every detail matters, every production is handled with care, and the craft is honored through traditional techniques without shortcuts. We’re passionate about creating work that stands the test of time, not just chasing trends, and setting a high standard for creativity and collaboration along the way.”
“John and I first worked together years ago on a challenging Casper campaign where a Nor’easter dropped three feet of snow on our already ambitious shoot,” shares... Read More
