Ad agency Cartwright teamed with director Noam Murro of Biscuit Filmworks on this “Choose Better” spot designed to immerse viewers in a bleak, mechanical world of routine and conformity—until BODYARMOR Sports Drink and its athlete ambassadors break through. NHL legend Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, NFL quarterback Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals, WNBA Champion Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty, and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys, represent individuals who defy expectations and push for something greater.
“The category is flooded with sameness–athletes yelling, sweating, running. We wanted to take a risk, to make people pause and think,” said Keith Cartwright, founder and chief creative officer of Cartwright. “This campaign is about asking deeper questions: Are we just following the herd, or are we making intentional choices–especially when it comes to what we put in our bodies?”
The production itself matched the creative ambition: five shoots across five weeks in four locations, all stitched together with cinematic precision. Murro led principal filming in Mexico City, with athlete segments captured across Canada and the U.S. Editor Neil “The Professor” Smith cut the spot while Parliament delivered striking visual effects, and Human Worldwide crafted a layered score.