The City of Los Angeles launched the “All in for L.A.” campaign to encourage and inspire Angelenos to remain unified, vigilant, and resilient in the response to COVID-19.
“We are not moving beyond COVID-19 — we are learning how to live with it safely, and that takes the unity of purpose that Angelenos are showing in this crisis,” said L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti. “‘All in for L.A.’ reminds us that this moment demands shared sacrifice — staying inside as much as possible, wearing face coverings when we leave our homes, and keeping our physical distance. That’s how we overcome this challenge together.”
This “All in for L.A.” PSA documents how Angelenos are answering the call to action during the pandemic, and urges residents to continue making difficult but necessary choices. The campaign was made possible with the pro-bono collaboration of the creative agency 72andSunny Los Angeles.
Directed by live action director John X. Carey via Tool of North America, the film highlights how empathy, urgency, and determination will help the city through these difficult times. Using video interviews and GoPro footage, the film reinforces the importance of staying home and features the stories of restaurant workers, a laid-off bartender, a new father, a working mother, a new couple, and a medical professional. Actor Danny Trejo also appears, calling on Angelenos to remain indoors while COVID-19 is still a danger to our health.
“All in for L.A.” will air on local news, and appear on social media platforms and digital billboards across Los Angeles, thanks to donations totaling nearly $1 million. Anyone can get involved on social media by sharing how they are going all in for L.A., using #allinforLA.
CreditsClient The City of Los Angeles Agency 72andSunny Los Angeles Production Tool of North America John X. Carey, director Additional Footage Sutton Raphael, Saam Gabbay Editorial Union Editorial Color MPC VFX/Animation Parliament Audio Lime Studios Music Mophonics
CarMax, The Martin Agency, Director Ulf Johansson Take Us To Car Dealership Run By Beetlejuice
CarMax, the used car retailer known for promoting “the way car buying should be,” understands that sometimes the best way to appreciate doing things the right way is by showcasing the wrong way. In collaboration with the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice team--which is elated given that the movie topped this weekend’s North American box office--CarMax is taking a playful approach to show what car buying shouldn’t be. Showing a family’s nightmarish car-buying experience by turning a character from the movie into possibly the most devious car salesman ever, the campaign, titled “BeetleMax: The Way Car Buying Shouldn’t Be,” humorously illustrates what to avoid when purchasing a car, highlighting CarMax’s commitment to providing a trustworthy and enjoyable car-buying experience for the whole family.
The campaign, concepted by The Martin Agency and directed by Ulf Johansson via Smith and Jones Films--includes this hero spot depicting a car dealership, Beetlemax, run by Beetlejuice himself.
“Beetlejuice is among Warner Bros. most beloved franchises and continues to be sought out by audiences of all ages. Theatrical partnerships with brands like CarMax and their BeetleMax campaign are exciting because they allow us to extend the cinematic world for moviegoers and offer an enhanced entertainment experience. We are thrilled to be partnering with CarMax in such an innovative and immersive way for Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice,” said Dana Nussbaum, EVP of worldwide marketing for Warner Bros. Pictures.
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