Venice, CA-based The Mission elevates skateboarding to unexpected levels in the new :30 “Satellite” for Mountain Dew out of BBDO NY. The spot features a trio of Dew-amped and gutsy skaters who take to the skies to uncover the half-pipe potential in a towering satellite dish. The Mission handled VFX on the spot to enhance the perilous skateboarding adventure by creating a CG satellite, extensive matte painting, rig removal and texture and lighting work.rnrn
rnClick HERE see the spot. rnrn”Satellite” opens on three teen boys taking a Mountain Dew break post-skateboarding. The monotony is quickly broken when one of the boarders spots a hefty satellite dish atop a nearby hill. The trio scales the fence and makes their way up the ladder to the top of the dish. Taking a moment to quickly survey the stellar skateboarding conditions, they strap on their helmets and start skating the ramps of the dish’s interior. After working up a thirst, they pause for another refreshment break, sitting on the side of the satellite dish before cracking open a fresh Mountain Dew. As they enjoy their beverage, the dish adjusts its angle to receive a new signal, dramatically tipping away from the skaters. The teenagers grip onto the side for safety, suddenly fearful for their lives. But after taking a swig of his drink, one boarder regains his courage and heads back in for another round, howling with excitement. The spot closes with a bottle of Mountain Dew and the super, “Do the Dew.”rnrnCreditsrnClient: Mountain DewrnTitle: “Satellite“rnrnAgency: BBDO NYrnEVP, Senior Account Director: Tara DeVeauxrnAccount Manager: Christina LiurnEVP, Executive Creative Director: Lauren ConnollyrnEVP, Executive Creative Director: Tim BaynernCreative Director/Copywriter: Oliver HandlosrnCreative Director/Art Director: Jens WaernesrnExecutive Producer: Chris LenzrnrnProduction Company: @radical.mediarnDiector: TarsemrnExecutive Producer: Frank SchermarnExecutive Producer: Tommy TurtlernProduction Supervisor: Rebecca DeelornHead of Production: Cathy DunnrnrnVFX: The MissionrnCreative Director: Rob TrentrnExecutive Producer: Michael PardeernFlame: Brad ScottrnAnimation Director: Piotr KarwasrnAnimator: Samir LyonsrnModeler/Texturer: Raul DominguezrnRigger: Rick GrandyrnVFX Producer: Diana ChengrnEditorial: Whitehouse PostrnEditor: Ben StephensrnExecutive Producer: Lauren HertzbergrnPost Producer: Marcia WigleyrnrnAudio Post: Sonic UnionrnSound Designer/Mixer: Michael MarinellirnrnAbout The Mission rnThe Mission is a high-end visual effects studio specializing in commercials, film and digital content. It is located in the middle of the pop-culture hub known as Abbot Kinney in Venice, CA.rnrnWith the talents of some of the most creative and experienced artists in the industry, working with the latest tools and a top-notch production staff, The Mission is a nimble and dynamic powerhouse of a partner to deploy into your creative process.rnrnFrom concepting, previs, and on-set-supervision, to 2d and 3d visual effects work & design, and on to final mastering, The Mission brings
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Asian World Film Festival Reveals Asian Vision Program Lineup, Snow Leopard and Bruce Lee Honorees, and Jury Members
The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) is proud to announce the lineup for its inaugural Asian Vision program, which was conceived to showcase new and exceptional Asian features that have participated in major A-list film festivals and/or garnered international acclaim. The program of eight motion pictures (see list below) will be held November 17-19, 2024, with the top film receiving the Asian Vision Best Film Award. The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival takes place November 13 - 21, 2024, at the Culver Theatre in Culver City, CA. This year’s Snow Leopard Lifetime Achievement Award, the Festival’s highest honor, will be presented to acclaimed director, screenwriter, and producer Sergei Bodrov in celebration of his remarkable 50-year career. Bodrov established his reputation as a visionary filmmaker with “Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan” (2007), nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Foreign Language Film, and “Prisoner of the Mountains” (1996), also an Oscar® nominee as well as a Cannes Film Festival FIPRESCI Prize-winner. The Snow Leopard Outstanding Cinematic Achievement Award will be presented to director, producer, and screenwriter Peter Ho-Sun Chan, one of Hong Kong’s most critically acclaimed and accomplished filmmakers. Known for his versatility and the scope of his work, Chan’s landmark films, including “Comrades: Almost a Love Story” (1996) and “The Warlords” (2007), have earned him a remarkable 233 awards from more than 400 nominations. As previously announced, AWFF will screen “Comrades: Almost a Love Story,” followed by a Q&A with Chan. Multi-award-winning actress Kathryn Bernardo will receive the Snow Leopard... Read More