2023

LIT Entertainment Awards Winner - Superlative  - Honda: Calling All Explorers

Honda: Calling All Explorers

Entrant Company

Superlative

Category

Commercial & Marketing - Automotive / Vehicles

Client's Name

Honda

Country / Region:

United States

The core motivation for this project was to demonstrate the Pioneer's features and make it look dynamic while showcasing how its role in nature brings people together. It was essential to find a good balance between showing what the Pioneer could do and making the audience connect from a human perspective. In creating the narrative, I intended to inspire people to go beyond their daily routine and explore with those they love. We cast actors from all walks of life to convey the diversity of people who use the Pioneer. It was imperative that the riders felt and looked completely at ease on the Pioneer. Then, I gave each of the character relationships some visual depth and nuance to provide an emotional touch. Using a variety of camera techniques, I captured the vehicle's diverse terrain capabilities in numerous shooting locations. These unique places enticed people into nature while creating a burning desire to explore. Through the different scenarios going on at once, I could deepen the emotional essences while unconsciously keeping the Pioneer's features top of mind. It was done by using tight, mounted camera setups, intimate handheld closeups, high energy U-Crane arm methodology, and epic drone shots. With these setups, I presented the audience with the constant sensation of moving forward. The vibrant colors, unscripted actor reactions, and nostalgic music were just the icing on the cake that elevated the commercial into a textured cinematic experience that felt nostalgic and new for explorers around the world.


Credits

Director
Ian Robertson
2023
LIT Entertainment Awards Winner - LOOK AD ME
World of Tanks Blitz ( Wargaming)

Entrant Company

LOOK AD ME

Category

Commercial & Marketing - Games / Games Related

Country / Region

United States

2023
LIT Entertainment Awards Winner - Inspired eLearning
Phishin' Impossible: The Phishing Game

Entrant Company

Inspired eLearning

Category

Video/ Web Based Productions - Training / Knowledge-Based

Country / Region

United States

2023
LIT Entertainment Awards Winner - CameoFX

Entrant Company

CameoFX

Category

Commercial & Marketing - Best Visual Effects

Country / Region

United States

2023
LIT Entertainment Awards Winner - Army and Air Force Exchange Service
Army and Air Force Exchange Service

Entrant Company

Army and Air Force Exchange Service

Category

Marketing / Advertising Campaigns - Digital Marketing Campaign

Country / Region

United States