In this spot–part of a campaign out of Goodby Silverstein & Partners–we are introduced to a woman who loves to watch her favorite shows on her mobile device, tapping into Comcast Xfinity’s DVR library.
We then see the extent of her passion while she’s serving in court on a jury, her tablet covering her face as she watches her programs and films. However, the judge, lawyers and court attendees aren’t aware she’s Xfinity-distracted because the backside of the tablet facing them has an image of her face affixed to it–and she peels off one image in favor of another and then another to convey different facial emotions, each an appropriate reaction to the courtroom proceedings.
Aaron Stoller of Biscuit Filmworks directed the multiple spots in this new package, including “Jury.”
Credits
Client Comcast Agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners Jeff Goodby, co-chairman, partner; Eric Kallman, Danny Gonzalez, David Suarez, creative diretors; Andrew Livingston, art director; Simon Bruyn, copywriter; Tod Puckett, head of production; James Horner, executive broadcast producer; Leila Seghrouchni, sr. broadcast producer. Production Biscuit Filmworks Aaron Stoller, director; Bob Yeoman, DP; Holly Vega, exec producer; Shawn Lacy, managing director; Mala Vasan, line producer. Editorial Arcade Edit Dave Anderson, editor; Andy Trecki, assistant editor; Damian Stevens, managing partner; Sila Soyer, EP/partner; Nicole Visram, exec producer; Jamie Lynn Perritt, producer. VFX/Finishing The Mill LA Enca Kaul, exec producer; Diana DeVries, VFX producer; Tara DeMarco, Bill Higgins, 2D lead artists; Scott Johnson, Adam Lambert, Amir Qureshi, Ashley Forbito, Edward Black, Remedy Huynh, 2D artists; Corey Cosper, Jason Jansky, 3D artists; Lynn Yang, Jiyoung Lee, matte painting; Greg Park, motion graphics; Jeff Langlois, Brett Lopinsky, Laurence Konishi, art dept.; Kris Drenzek, prodn. coordinator. (Toolbox: Flame, Flare, Nuke, Maya) Music Butter Music & Sound Andrew Sherman, owner/CCO; Ian Jeffreys, EP/managing director; Marcus Nelson, exec producer; Annick Mayer, sr. producer. Sound Design/Audio Post Lime Studios, Santa Monica Mark Meyuhas, recording; Rohan Young, Joel Waters, mix and sound design; Jessica Locke, Susie Boyajan, exec producer. Post Company 3 Stefan Sonnenfeld, president/managing director/colorist; Rhubie Jovanov, exec producer. End Tag Graphics Timber, Los Angeles Chris Webb, exec producer; Emily Avoujageli, producer; Kevin Lau, creative director.
Candy maker The Fini Company, headquartered in Spain,, has released this animated short, Fallin’ in Love, produced by Zombie Studio, São Paulo, Brazil, and New York. The film blends humor, charm, and emotional depth to address an increasingly urgent topic: the lack of human connection in a screen-dominated world.
Directed by Paulo Garcia, the story follows a young Cupid tasked with bringing together Noah and Emma, two strangers who pass each other every day on the subway but remain oblivious to one another due to their constant phone use. To succeed in his mission, the little archer will need both creativity and a touch of boldness.
“Fallin’ in Love reflects the world we live in and reminds us how important it is to reconnect with each other on a human level. We’re letting meaningful moments slip away because of information overload and excessive screen time,” said Pablo Moreno, global CMO of The Fini Company. “The short film captures Fini’s essence and the message we want to share with the world: to create joy through true and joyful encounters.”
Director Garcia, co-founder of Zombie Studio, said, “From the start, our goal was to approach this project with an entertainment-first mindset rather than traditional advertising, rooted in Fini’s brand values and core message. In that sense, the script was a gift--it allowed us to tell a story and spark reflection on today’s society in a light, uplifting way, without relying on product-centric messaging. I believe that’s the secret to this film and what makes it so special.”
With an original score composed by Bumblebeat--featuring musicians from Europe, the United States, and Brazil--Fallin’ in Love is available on Fini’s YouTube and... Read More
