Ethical Oil Ad? Is this an Ad the Saudi Government Wants to Stop?
An ad from the Ethical Oil Institute is causing waves in Canada — waves the Saudi government hopes to quiet according to yesterday’s NY Times. The story says that “after receiving a threat of legal action from a lawyer representing the Saudis” the network, “Canada’s largest private broadcaster, CTV, has refused to show a television […]
Read PostIntense Short Film
This little film highlights the dilemma faced by Palestinians on the West Bank in need of medical care. It forces you to contemplate what it must be like to be denied access to a hospital/medical care – so close yet so far away.
Read PostSimple Story, Powerful Story – Keep it SIMPLE
Keep it simple… never more true than it is in visual storytelling. In this piece supporting healthcare reform, no shot is wasted, no words are spoken or needed. A simple lonely piano track makes it a sad story, yet it reinforces the power of the piece. No shots are wasted. Every shot is well composed. […]
Read PostWill Ferrell + Friends on Insurance
Will Ferrell and his team have a field day trouncing on the ‘unjust lambasting’ that insurance execs are receiving in the media today. This spot is a great sendup of activist ads although it too seems to be sponsored by MoveOn.org Politics aside, it’s amusing and well done. Protect Insurance Companies PSA from Will Ferrell
Read PostDartmouth Business Model
Here’s an interesting short fund raising video about the Dartmouth business model created by their advancement team for alumni. It’s animated because the subject doesn’t really make for a great video with beauty shots of the campus, classrooms, etc. Some fine computer animation helps keep the eyes entertained.
Read Post“War/No More Trouble” Music for Change: Ensemble Performance
As part of the Playing for Change series, this song is not the top viewed on YouTube, yet it’s still a great one with some stellar performances including lead vocals by Bono. Stellar musical artists from around the world are featured in this video series created by filmmaker Mark Johnson.
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