FACEBOOK
THE NEW FACEBOOK.COM LAUNCH
Director
When Facebook reached out to us to help concept the unveiling of the biggest Facebook.com relaunch in 10 years, we jumped at the chance to collaborate. Right from the start, the open nature of the brief was particularly appealing, and it allowed us to fully embrace our diverse team of in-house artists and technicians to bring this compelling and heartwarming film to life.
Authenticity and the power of community were prominent themes throughout the development process, so we knew that in order to create a unique experience, we needed a genuine approach. Using rehearsals and improv exercises, we were able to build chemistry between our cast of characters and form relationships before our shoot. We scouted a gorgeous turn of the century theater and draped it in soft, cinematic lighting to breathe life into the set. The process was magical; each step motivated by creating situations that would inspire authentic moments. In the end, we truly did make friends, bring a community together, and use Facebook to accomplish it all.
CREDITS:
Brand Partner: Scholar
Concept & Direction: William Campbell & Michael Tavarez
Copywriters: William Campbell, Mike Tavarez & Antonio Hardy
Managing Director: Jo Arghiris
Executive Producer: Kirsten Noll
Head of Production: Tyler Locke
Sr Producer: Antonio Hardy
Line Producer: Ben Murphy
DP: Ernesto Lomeli
Production Designer: Sara Kugelmass
Designers: Jina Kwon, Madison Ellis
2D Animators: Sam Button, Sam Bachman, Henry Pak, Lauren Tom
Compositor: Eric Almeras
Flame Artist: Matt Lavoy
Storyboards: Gordan Klijucec
Editorial: Scholar
Editor: Jason Webb
Assistant Editor: Dominic Strazulo
Telecine: The Mill
Colorist: Adam Scott
Mix & Sound Design: In House Music + Sound
Mix & Sound Designer: Christopher Wray
Music: Jason Webb
Track Name: “Lights Up”
Client: Facebook
Product Marketing: Gauri Pendse, Jenn Lim
Product Design: Dan Lebowitz, Rouja Pakiman, Sarah Han
Content Strategy: Alyson Strike
Brand: John Slater
Creative: Sue Anderson
Visual Systems: Andrew Johnson, Will Seyffur