The heartwarming holiday tale of a humble mannequin factory security guard and Spain’s national lottery which draws only once a year at Christmas. The 3.5 minute film, from Passion Pictures’ directing collective Againstallodds with CG by Stockholm studio Milford thru Leo Burnett Madrid, took four months to complete. [Watch]
The story of CARE, the pioneering US charity founded in 1945 to deliver aid to a devastated Europe, told in solemn and powerful words and images by Richmond, Virginia animation and design studio Hue&Cry to anchor a new campaign spanning print, digital and social media. [Watch]
Building his narrative on the experiences of Jacob, an 11 year-old autistic boy, NYC-based director/CD Guilherme Marcondes and the Sao Paulo crew of Lobo use a mix of miniatures and CG to craft a touching and informative piece for US advocacy org Autism Speaks thru BBDO NY and the Ad Council. [Watch]
The ongoing struggle to find a work/family balance charges way over-the-top in this action-packed tale of heroic parents and their sympathetic Toyota perfectly complimented by Edith Piaf belting out “No, I do not regret anything,” from 8com director Josh Frizzell and Sydney VFX boutique Fin Design. [Watch]
IKEA’s new store in Cheras, Malaysia is about to become the retailer’s best known location thanks to this brilliant, absurdist romp from Paris-based Stink director/mixed-media artist Louis Nieto through BBH AP powered by clever lyrics and a killer track from Fuse Adventures in Audio. [Watch]
Interview with Mill+ director Carl Addy reveals the careful thinking and process behind his brilliant new BFI “Film is Fragile” spot. [Watch]
