Wieden+Kennedy’s Portland and NY offices teamed on this “See Us Unite” PSA for The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), the newly formed organization launched to improve advocacy for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and combat the hate and violence against the AAPI community that has grown at an alarming rate as of late.
The PSA premiered during the recent primetime global TV special, See Us Unite for Change–The Asian American Foundation in service of the AAPI Community, hosted by Ken Jeong to help drive awareness and understanding of the AAPI experience.
Credits
Client The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) Agency Wieden+Kennedy Portland & New York Karl Leiberman, executive creative director; Kevin Kaminishi, art director; Gino Click, copywriter; Nick Setounski, Chris Whalley, directors of production; Jasmine Sarbaz, producer. Footage Research Nickerson Research, Inc., research & clearance. Editorial Joint NY Laura Bermudez, editor; Spencer Cohen, assistant editor; Kari Ickert, sr. post producer; Michelle Carman, post exec producer. VFX The Mill Vi Nguyen, 2D lead artist; Nick Pfister, 2D artist; Sean O’Loughlin, associate producer; Luis Martin, production supervisor. Color Company 3 Keith Raisch, colorist; Anna Kelman, producer. Music APM Music, LLC; Track Title–”Emotive Hope,” composed by Thomas Richard, Peter Howe and Stephen Christopher Tait. Sound Design/Mix Sonic Union Rob McIver, audio mixer/sound engineer; Justine Cortale, studio director; Pat Sullivan, head of production.
Brazilian cosmetics company O Boticário invites reflection on the act of caring for loved ones as a natural part of life’s journey in its new Christmas campaign. Titled “Casa de Vidro” ("Glass House"), this campaign film presents the largest production in the brand’s history and portrays the challenges many Brazilian families face when children assume the role of caregivers for their aging parents.
This film follows a family gathering for Christmas dinner, where two sisters share the responsibility of caring for their mother. Tensions rise as conflicts surface, and the metaphor of the “glass house” symbolizes the fragility of family bonds. A flashback to the sisters’ youth ultimately leads them to reconnect through cherished memories and affection, emphasizing the importance of family and the responsibility of caring for those who have always cared for them.
Created by agency AlmapBBDO in partnership with O Boticário, “Casa de Vidro” was directed by Kid Burro via MyMama Entertainment.
The soundtrack features a snippet of Alanis Morissette’s “You Learn,” a deliberate choice to connect with millennials who grew up with the song in the 1990s. This demographic is the most likely to resonate with the campaign’s theme, as many are facing the challenges of caring for their aging parents.
The film is running across O Boticário’s social platforms. A 60-second version will air during primetime on open TV and additional content on pay TV.
