Tim Godsall directed this short film which is part of a broader “Together, we make togetherness” campaign for Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic’s partnership. Created by agency Figliulo&Partners, the short titled The Prodigal Brother tells the story of two estranged brothers who are reconciled on Christmas morning. Filled with fantastic tales of a Sherpa, three magical scarves and a wise man named Socrates, the film delivers an entertaining yarn with a heartwarming message about togetherness.
Anonymous Content and OPC produced the short which will run in the U.S. and U.K. through December 25 across all of Delta and Virgin Atlantic’s social channels, and on-demand video in the U.K.
Credits
Client Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic Agency Figliulo&Partners Mark Figliulo, CEO/partner; Scott Vitrone, chief creative officer/creative/partner; Robert Valdes, head of production/partner; Kerry Keenan, Ian Reichenthal, creatives; Jill Landaker Grunes, executive producer. Production Anonymous Content, OPC Tim Godsall, director; Eric Stern, exec producer; Kerry Haynie, head of production; Merrie Wasson, line producer; Andree Pineaar, DP; Jay Pooley, production designer; Harland Weiss, Donovan Boden, Isil, Gilerdale, exec producers (OPC); Scott Rudderham, production manager (OPC). Editorial Final Cut Patrick Colman, editor; Geoff Hastings, assistant editor; Penny Easley, head of production; Sarah Roebuck, exec producer. Postproduction Company 3 Tim Masick, colorist. VFX Dirk Greene, Betty Cameron. Audio Terressa Tate, sound mixer. Music Supervision Future Perfect / Little Ears Music Supplier #1 BMG Production Music Music Title & Artist #1 “Deck the Halls” by The Craig Gildner Sextet feat. Tony Liberto & The Liberto Sisters Music Supplier #2 Sony Music (Master) Warner Chappell Publishing (Publisher) The Music Sales Group (Publisher) Music Title & Artist #2 “There’s No Christmas Like a Home Christmas” by Perry Como
Pete Riski, who is represented for commercial work in the U.S. by Wild Gift Content, has directed a heartwarming Christmas campaign for the Finnish healthcare company Terveystalo, created by TBWA\Helsinki and produced by Directors Guild Helsinki.
The film walks us through an ordinary Christmas morning, as a bearded man prepares for a new day. In the background, we hear a voiceover discussing health issues related to a certain patient. It’s only when we realize the man is Santa Claus, gearing up for another Christmas shift, that we learn the voiceover is his medical report from Terveystalo. The conclusion? Despite his age, the patient is in surprisingly good shape, fit as the proverbial fiddle. The spot whimsically announces that Terveystalo is now the official healthcare partner of Santa Claus.
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