Creative agency B-Reel came up with this campaign to launch the new Hyundai Elantra, designed to attract millennial and Gen Z car buyers. Director Sergi Castella of production house Imposter was brought in for this centerpiece spot in the “This Is How You Dare” campaign which reimagines the traditional car commercial through a millennial/Gen Z lens.
This is the first time that Hyundai and B-Reel have worked together. Hyundai and B-Reel reps first met last year when the brand was looking for a creative agency to deliver unexpected yet relevant creative to reach a younger audience.
Credits
Client Hyundai Motor Company (Global) Agency B-Reel Jonathan Graham, executive creative director; Magda Tomaszewski, brand director; Myke Gerstein, director of production; Sachin Arora, sr. producer; Suchi Ahuja, sr. creative; Whitt Whitmore, copywriter. Production Company Imposter Sergi Castella, director; Albert Salas, DP; Avtar Khalsa, exec producer; Malcolm Wax, line producer. Production Services ArgentinaCine Editorial Work Editorial Ben Jordan, editor; Audrey Weiner, Julian Laing, Theo Mercado, assistant editors; Chris Delarenal, producer; Erica Thompson, exec producer. VFX Ambassadors Katya Meyer, producer; Inti Martinez, sr. Flame artist/VFX supervisor. Music/Sound Q Department Drazen Bosnjak, creative director, composer; Zack Rice, creative director; Will Rosati, JB Saint-Pol, sound designers; Chris Rizzo, composer/producer. Color The Mill Mikey Rossiter, colorist; Evan Bauer, color producer; Andrew Ceen, color assist; Lucy Gatanis, color coordinator. Audio Post Digital Arts Josh Heilbronner, mixer; Lauren Boyle, sr. producer.
This holiday spot for BMW, “The Gift,” tells the heartwarming story of young Tim, who wants to bring special joy to his beloved grandmother. At the same time, BMW reflects on its journey toward the Neue Klasse (New Class) by spotlighting an icon of automotive history—the BMW 1500, which in the 1960s marked the dawn of a new era for the brand. The film highlights how the joy of driving connects generations in more ways than one.
The story begins with a stroll through a festively decorated city center. Tim and his parents are on the hunt for the perfect Christmas gift for his grandmother. Despite their traditional suggestions, the 7-year-old confidently rejects each one. Finally, Tim spots the ideal present in a shop window--a gift that will bring immense joy to both his grandmother and himself. Initially hesitant, his parents decide to trust their son’s instincts. On Christmas Eve, surrounded by family, Tim’s grandmother opens the giant package to find a BMW Junior Seat. Instantly, they both know: Tim and his grandmother can now enjoy unforgettable rides together in their classic BMW 1500. After all, joy is the most precious gift, and the joy of driving bridges generations.
Filmed in Vienna, the holiday piece is set to the 1980s holiday classic “Christmas in Hollis” by the hip-hop group Run-D.M.C.
The concept and creative direction for this holiday campaign were developed by the Hamburg-based creative agency Jung von Matt in collaboration with BMW’s marketing team and the Munich-based production company Hochkant. The 100-second film was directed by Marc Schölermann. The film will be distributed across BMW’s YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram channels. Additionally, the campaign will feature activations on Netflix in both... Read More
