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Tuesday, April 24, 2007

SAUSSEY DIRECTS A GRIZZLY SHOOT FOR YAMAHA


Film Construction are having a great 2007 so far, with recent One Show, D&AD and Clio finalists for Tiger Beer - which may go on to win metal at thgeir respective award shows in May. The spot, via Saatchi & Saatchi Auckland, was directed by Jesse Warn, who has just returned from China after completing the new Coke campaign for that region. On the homefront, Steve Saussey directs a practical presentation on the risks of not having yer seat on a Yamaha Grizzly. The spot is currently on air in NZ.

Agency: Barnes Advertising, Auckland
CD/Writer: Daniel Barnes
Art Director: Crispin Schuberth
DoP: Aaron Morton
Production Company: Film Construction
Director: Steve Saussey
Producer: Claire Richards
Editor: Michael Lonsdale

13 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yeah good. Nice use of a good kiwi icon. We used to sing that song at primary school

8:28 pm NZST

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bloody funny! Nice one Steve

10:01 am NZST

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Christ, what century is this from?

3:03 pm NZST

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I like the gags, didnt notice them all the first time I watched it.

4:24 pm NZST

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

3.03 Christ, what industry do you work in? Maybe if they cut an 'Artic Monkey's track to it, you might get it!

4:34 pm NZST

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

4:34 The same industry as you, but in the year 2007 not 1987.

5:18 pm NZST

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

3.03 Sadly way over your head, numbnuts. This is one funny ad!

5:40 pm NZST

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mediocre at best.

6:16 pm NZST

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's a good idea, well directed. Well done all.

12:59 pm NZST

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great ad for market. Will work very well.
Well done to a small agency.
Good on the barnes team, great follow up to new subaru TVC.
Breath of fresh air.
Well shoot also.
Someone understands life on the kiwi farm.

Signed
Thenumbersman.

10:09 am NZST

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I can't believe everyone here that's praising this ad. A sing along pastiche hasn't been an idea since 1991.

7:27 pm NZST

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

... with the exception of 'Big Ad.'

7:28 pm NZST

 
Blogger Daniel Barnes said...

Hi all, thanks for the nice comments, full credit to the Film Construction mob for making our affectionate tribute to el-cheapo 70's TV comedy happen.

5:17 pm NZST

 

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