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    Aura Freedom, Forsman & Bodenfors Canada, Director Geneva Pesch Create “Body Bag For Her” To Raise Awareness of Femicide

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    Every 48 hours a woman in Canada is killed, most often by a man. Because she is a woman. Yet, many Canadians still don’t understand this critical difference between femicide and homicide. On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a one of a kind bag was created to highlight the difference, and help Canadians understand this national emergency. 

    “It’s hard for people to care about something they have never heard of. Femicide is defined by the why; women are being killed because they are women. To make Canadians understand femicide, we had to feminize homicide,” said Alexandra McGuirk-Penedo, sr. art director, Forsman & Bodenfors Canada.

    This creative campaign, “The Body Bag For Her,” is a collaboration between Forsman & Bodenfors Canada and Aura Freedom, a Canadian non-profit specializing in eradicating gender-based violence. The campaign highlights the femicide emergency by leaning into classic advertising tropes for targeting women. Want to make something feminine? Turn it pink and you have a product “For Her”. These gendered tropes are so ingrained in our society that it became the perfect way to highlight the difference between femicide and homicide.

    “We have a tendency in society to treat gender and gender roles as life or death, until it actually is,” said Darby Clarke, sr. copywriter, Forsman & Bodenfors Canada.

    This hero spot takes viewers unknowingly through the journey of creating The Body Bag For Her, before revealing the stark imagery of the pink body bag. It is meant to be shocking, because femicide is shocking. Directed by Geneva Pesch via Folktale Films, the PSA culminates by directing viewers to a petition created by Aura Freedom, that calls on the Government of Canada to declare femicide a national emergency so resources on preventive solutions can be unlocked to address the root causes of femicide and keep women and families safe. Print, OOH, social, influencer marketing and broadcast all direct Canadians to a microsite that houses more information on femicide and the petition.

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    Credits

    Client Aura Freedom Marissa Kokkoros, executive director; Danielle Warren, development manager Agency Forsman & Bodenfors Canada Glen D’Souza, head of creative; Kate Thornloe, creative director; Alexandra McGuirk-Penedo, sr. art director; Darby Clarke, sr. copywriter; Brittany Hall, designer; Andrew Carty, head of strategy; Jason Pearson, integrated producer; David Quach, director of content; Jamie Emmanuel, assistant editor; Dee Flores, sr. production artist; Amyna Jiwani, production artist. Production Company Folktale Films Geneva Pesch, director; Jesse Louttit, DP; Kyle Welton, line producer; Tom Evelyn, Hubert Davis, exec producers. Editorial Nimiopere Bryan Reuben, editor; Aiden Gugula, assistant editor; Julie Axell, Paula Hicks, exec producers. Music/Sound TA2 Jeff Lurie, audio director; Adam Ive, engineer; Christine Leslie, exec producer. Color/VFX Alter Ego Wade Odlum, sr. colorist; Malini Khotsiphom, color assistant; Jake Hussey, VFX artist; Spencer Butt, post producer. Additional Footage David Quach, Alexandra McGuirk-Penedo, photography; Kobi Ntiri, video. Bag Manufacturer Cactus Sewing Studio Kristin Somborac, designer; Melinda Dempster, builder.

    Media Type:Commerical: PSA
    ScreenWork Categories:Commercial
    Video Tags:Folktale FilmsForsman & Bodenfors CanadaGeneva Pesch



    The Hudson Dusters Direct New Jersey Holiday Film For RWJBarnabas Health From Agency StrawberryFrog

    Monday, December 8, 2025

    This long-form spot for RWJBarnabas Health--directed by The Hudson Dusters of Greenpoint Pictures for ad agency StrawberryFrog--takes us to New Jersey families in the places and moments that matter most during the holidays. As the largest healthcare provider in the state, RWJBarnabas Health aims to show up in the everyday spaces where people already gather.

    Lensed in Nutley, Clifton and Montclair, the film for the “Jersey Spirit” holiday campaign uses a local cast of New Jerseyans to convey authenticity.

    “With this campaign, we wanted to bottle up the spirit of New Jersey during the holidays--the humor, the hustle, the heart,” said Tyler DeAngelo, chief creative officer at StrawberryFrog. “Every story told, from ordering Taylor Ham at a diner to sitting around Nonna’s table for the seven fishes, is a celebration of the traditions that make this state so uniquely vibrant. RWJBarnabas Health plays a central role in helping our communities live those long, connected, meaningful lives. This campaign celebrates that spirit with warmth, nostalgia and just the right amount of Jersey attitude.”

    In a joint statement The Hudson Dusters shared, “The holidays are the best time of the year in the tri-state. From the city decorated to a tee and everyone out in the streets bundled up to Jersey, where they decorate their homes and towns to the nines. The excitement is in the air at businesses, homes and diners. We loved creating an authentic spot for the folks of Jersey, some of the most prideful people in the country, who keep holiday tradition alive in a major way. We wanted the characters to be real. If you live in Jersey, you know them, they’re you, your neighbor, or at the diner down the block from you. We wanted it to be relatable and... Read More

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