In this 90-second PSA directed by Brett Warkentien, edited by Marco Perez of Union and written by Dr. Naomi Rosenberg, we witness the harrowing process a doctor goes through when having to tell a mother that she has lost a child to gun violence.
For client Cease Fire USA (States United to Prevent Gun Violence), the project–titled "Every Three Hours"–draws attention not only to the fact that this happens every three hours, but to the idea that a frank conversation now may prevent the worst conversation any parent could imagine.
Credits
Client Cease Fire USA (States United to Prevent Gun Violence) Creative Dr. Naomi Rosenberg, writer; Kelly Warkentien, creative director/art director; Michael O’Connell, creative director/copywriter. Production Brett Warkentien, director; Johan Palm, DP; John Haggerty, producer. Editorial Union/Los Angeles Marco Perez, editor; Jed Stuber, assistant editor; Michael Raimondi, president/managing partner; Joe Ross, exec producer; Milos Zivkovic, sound; Logan Aires, final mix. Color Motion Picture Color Ricky Gausis, colorist. Music Mophonics
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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