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
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LIT Entertainment Awards Winner - Avrett Free Ginsberg
Nestlé Purina PetCare

Entrant Company

Avrett Free Ginsberg

Category

Broadcast and Television - Consumer Products / Services

Country / Region

United States

2023
LIT Entertainment Awards Winner - McKinsey Global Publishing

Entrant Company

McKinsey Global Publishing

Category

Video/ Web Based Productions - Best Cinematography / Videography

Country / Region

United States

2023
LIT Entertainment Awards Winner - Beautiful Destinations

Entrant Company

Beautiful Destinations

Category

Video/ Web Based Productions - Best Editing

Country / Region

United States

2023
LIT Entertainment Awards Winner - CURATOR Pictures
Nike SB and Skate Like A Girl

Entrant Company

CURATOR Pictures

Category

Branded Content - Sports

Country / Region

United States