OFFF Opening Credits

The OFFF Festival ran in New York City Nov 2-4

Lazy Riders

Long form escalator commerical for a heathclub.

Dodge Charger 500

It's the new Charge Doger, eh, Dodge Charger 500, circa 1970.

Quechua

A commercial for a tent!

Sony-Bravia Bouncing Balls

Who cares that it's calling attention to a TV set, this Sony advertisement is absolutely wonderful in-and-of-itself. It's likely you already knew about the commercial or have even seen some of the 250,000 bouncy balls months ago, but it was just released this week. Behind the scene interviews. The I-feel-like-I'm-floating-and-everything-is-calm-and-serence music is "heartbeats" by José González.

Alternate Titanic Trailer

In the wake of popularity from the newfound love of remixing movie trailers (see the shining remix), this alternative version of the classic blockbuster love story, "The Titanic", portrays a horror story that likely would not have done quite as well at the box office. Check out the P.S.260 kids for more like fun (neat website too). Additional info, interview, etc. at Tattered Coat.

Shining Remix Trailer

Makes the Shining seem like a light-hearted family movie (via).

Starbucks Addicts in the Morning

What are the long term effects of a double mocha almond venti frappuccino with chi-espresso shots mixed in every morning for one year?

Truth Happens by Red Hat

Long form commercial for Linux Red Hat chronicling major historical figures with false prophecies. More Red hat videos.

Back Street Burger King Boys

Not exactly the Pepsi Generation but rather, the Burger King Generation? The Back Street Boys do a commercial for a life time supply of whoppers. I can't help believe that they really did get that as part of the deal. (via).

Zelda: Twilight Princess

Video Game Trailor for the movie-like Nintendo game, The Legend of Zelda, Twilight Princess. My they have taken the series a long way since the original version back in 1991.

Nike Shox

Grasshopper beats Nike shoes. This is another example of how the shoe itself is less important than the clever animation.

British Adidas Commercial

Also, from: the making of:
"The shoot itself took place over seven days in a large studio in Madrid. The entire space was painted blue, to save manoeuvring blue screens around all the different set ups. There were several sets, each designed for different types of shot. "The beams on which the players were running were wooden – we replaced them all in post".

Flinstones Smoke Winston

The Flinstones are brounght to you by Winston Cigarettes. Barney tells it like it is (via).

Lee, He, He, Levis

This commercial from Levis was beautifully done, though seems to be a rip-off of Harold and Maude. From DeeT's 1970's page (via).

映画の土曜日夜

Trailer for Madara no shôjo (i.e. some kind of Asian horror film for kids). See yesbutnobutyes for more like-trailers.

Ninja's Gone Wild

A sure sign high school is out for the summer.

Anti-General Electric Water Dispenser

From Vimeo's co-creator Jackob Lodwick: you can see for yourself why indeed, General Electric's GXCF20E Water Dispenser is not for me.

Disarm

Very unsettling and beautifully filmed.
This newly completed documentary on landmines features footage from helmet mounted cameras of Afghan and Bosnian deminers.
Disarm, an independenly produced feature, will be the next 'big' documentary to see.

One Against Poverty

A heartfelt public service announcement to fight world-wide poverty by one.org. Includes the faces of some of the most famous and influential stars of our time.

Perfect Sideburns

This is for real. (Thanks, Carleton!)

Uncomplicate

New Levis commercial. This is a perfect example of an interesting and well done work that finishes with a product that could just as well be any product. This one took the extra step of creating a scene that was at least fashion ad specific (via).

March of the Penguins

This epic "true story" of the penguin looks like a winner. This online trailer is exceptionaly beautiful.

Isn't it Cool in Pink?

What can you say about this one. It's a time encapsulated treasure. After the shock of it wears off about 8 seconds in I burst into laughter like a little kid, "Do it again, do it again."

...yeah, that's Matt LeBlanc ...yeah, that's right, the TV show Friends. :)

Belt Buckle Knife

Great demo for a discreet belt buckle knife. "It allows me to slap mike tyson in his eye and poke him in his eyes the same as my hands would work".

Welcome to Stunt City - silly ad, contagious ad

What if stunt men ruled the world? Enjoy this little scenario. Oh, and yeah, it's an ad. It's even a deodorant ad, and I don't care because it's freggin' awesome.

What's so evil about ads anyway? Is it that they a) suck and b) we can't shut them off? Well, you a) can shut this one off anytime you like, but it also b) doesn't suck. Suddenly the game changes.

more, via 1, & 2

Maybe if we all blogged about stuff we love regardless of whether it was commercial or not there'd suddenly be a new economy for adverting, a world where ads don't suck, a world where ads find their appropriate market without stinking up the global namespace (or screenspace). Perhaps the ads that suck will be disincentived because people will ignore them. Perhaps ads that don't suck will get talked about and traded like this one, because when you promote the things you like you encourage them. Perhaps this is why contagious media rocks.

Perhaps in the future, all media will be contagious.

Turn your iPod into a portable video player

Just stumbled upon this sweet gadget, the Nyko MoviePlayer. It turns your iPod into a video player. With the recent iTunes update now supporting videos this little puppy makes a whole lot of sense. It appears to use the iPod as a storage unit and adds a HD color screen, controls, playback software/hardware, speakers and some additional battery juice. And while its not available yet in the US market I'll bet it's going to be a lot cheaper and a whole lot more handy than buying a second iPod-like device for just video. Then again, maybe the next Apple iPod will play video. Hello? Apple?

BTW, It appears to play all the major formats including MPEG, QT and WMV with the single exception of Real Player Format, so it can handle just about anything. Personally, I want one yesterday. :) more info

Cat Herder

When the west was wild, so were the cats. They roamed untamed and free but our homes were lacking in a certain warmth around the hearth, the warmth of furry feline love. Thanks to some brave men we now have housecats.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Trailer

Just out.

New Trailer - Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe

Yoda, Star Wars, Revenge of the Sith and Diet Pepsi

This week the merchandising and commericial promotions started for Star Wars III, Revenge of the Sith with this Diet Pepsi commercial.

I've Got a Hankering for Hurka

A hurka is a Hungarian sausage. Enjoy these hurkas.

Sony Playstation - Double Life - a well done plug

I was mesmerized by this really well done Sony Playstation commercial.

For years, I've lived a double life.
In the day, I do my job -
I ride the bus, roll up my sleeves with the hoi polloi.
But at night, I live a life of exhilaration,
of missed heartbeats and adrenalin.
And, if the truth be known, a life of dubious virtue.
I won't deny it - I've been engaged in violence, even indulged in it.
I've maimed and killed adversaries - and not merely in self-defence.
I've exhibited disregard for life, limb and property,
and savoured every moment.
You may not think it, to look at me,
but I have commanded armies and conquered worlds.
And though in achieving these things I've set morality aside,
I have no regrets.
For though I’ve led a double life, at least I can say:
I've lived.

The Original Transformers Movie Trailer

Relive the magic with this the original movie trailer for the Transformers.

Kennedy for President Ad

1960 motion picture ad to elect John F. Kennedy against Richard Nixon including comments from President Eisenhower.

Rediscover the Web

Professional caliber, student created Firefox citizen commercial.

Fish

Johnnie Walker commercial called 'Fish'. A Human-fish takes the first step and keeps on walking. Beautiful and inspiring take on evolution. One of my favorite commercials of all time. Post.