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AT&T “Whole New World” 2011

AT&T “Whole New World” (2011) is an AT&T commercial directed by PSYOP for BBDO, produced by Psyop. It won 4 awards, including LIA 2010 Silver — TV/Cinema/Online Film / Animation, NYF 2011 Silver — ART/TECHNIQUE: TV/Cinema: Animation - Computer and AICP Show 2011 Honoree Animation.

A small, purple, bug-eyed creature embarks on an underwater adventure, discovering a vibrant world of bioluminescent creatures and eventually emerging into a magical forest.

Video: Psyop on Vimeo

Shot by shot

  1. A small, purple, wide-eyed fish swims in the deep ocean, then is surrounded by many other glowing fish, before swimming away.© AT&T0:16
  2. A small, glowing yellow orb is chased by a colorful fish and other sea creatures through a dark, fantastical underwater world.© AT&T0:19
  3. A small, purple, wide-eyed fish with a glowing orb swims towards a large, dark, barnacle-covered fish in the deep blue ocean.© AT&T0:32
  4. A pink, round, cartoon-like creature with large eyes and small limbs floats in a blue, ethereal space, slowly rotating and becoming clearer.© AT&T0:40
  5. A pink, blob-like animated creature with large eyes and small fins floats in a blue, watery environment.© AT&T0:43
  6. A small, purple, translucent creature with fins swims upwards towards a bright light on the water's surface in a vibrant underwater scene.© AT&T0:44
  7. A small, purple, stylized creature with large ears swims upwards towards a bright light in a vibrant, colorful underwater environment.© AT&T0:45
  8. A cute, pink, animated creature with large eyes and translucent fins swims underwater, looking around in a vibrant, sunlit ocean.© AT&T0:47
  9. A cute, pink, animated frog-like creature with big blue eyes emerges from the water, looking around a vibrant, fantastical landscape.© AT&T0:49
  10. A magical forest with glowing trees and luminous orbs floating on water, creating a serene and enchanting atmosphere.© AT&T0:50
  11. A wide shot of a fantastical valley with glowing trees and a river, with the AT&T logo and tagline appearing on screen.© AT&T0:52

Stills © AT&T. Made by BBDO, Psyop and PSYOP.

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The idea

A fantastical journey from deep sea to magical forest, symbolizing new possibilities.

Tagline: “Rethink Possible”

journey of discoverymagical realismtransformationunderwater worldbioluminescent creaturescute protagonist

The cut

Length
60 s
Shots
19
Average shot
3.2 s
Format
animation 3d

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    A small, purple, wide-eyed fish swims in the deep ocean, then is surrounded by many other glowing fish, before swimming away.© AT&TA small, glowing yellow orb is chased by a colorful fish and other sea creatures through a dark, fantastical underwater world.© AT&TA small, purple, wide-eyed fish with a glowing orb swims towards a large, dark, barnacle-covered fish in the deep blue ocean.© AT&TA pink, round, cartoon-like creature with large eyes and small limbs floats in a blue, ethereal space, slowly rotating and becoming clearer.© AT&T
    Frames from AT&T “Whole New World”

  2. 02Shot list example: how it was cut

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    A small, purple, wide-eyed fish swims in the deep ocean, then is surrounded by many other glowing fish, before swimming away.© AT&TA small, glowing yellow orb is chased by a colorful fish and other sea creatures through a dark, fantastical underwater world.© AT&TA small, purple, wide-eyed fish with a glowing orb swims towards a large, dark, barnacle-covered fish in the deep blue ocean.© AT&TA pink, round, cartoon-like creature with large eyes and small limbs floats in a blue, ethereal space, slowly rotating and becoming clearer.© AT&TA pink, blob-like animated creature with large eyes and small fins floats in a blue, watery environment.© AT&TA small, purple, translucent creature with fins swims upwards towards a bright light on the water's surface in a vibrant underwater scene.© AT&T
    Length: 60 s · Shots: 19 · Average shot: 3.2 s · Format: animation 3d

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    Burbery “Burberry "Open Spaces”© BurberySamsung Electronics “What Does Your Mind See”© Samsung ElectronicsSuncorp “The Tale of Two Queenslands”© SuncorpHonda “Space-Hub”© Honda
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Questions

Who directed the AT&T “Whole New World” commercial?

PSYOP directed it, produced by Psyop, for the agency BBDO.

Which agency made AT&T “Whole New World”?

BBDO created it for AT&T (2011).

What awards did AT&T “Whole New World” win?

4 awards, including LIA 2010 Silver — TV/Cinema/Online Film / Animation, NYF 2011 Silver — ART/TECHNIQUE: TV/Cinema: Animation - Computer, NYF 2011 Silver — ART/TECHNIQUE: TV/Cinema: Special Effects and AICP Show 2011 Honoree Animation.

What is the tagline of AT&T “Whole New World”?

“Rethink Possible”

Sources for the credits and awards

aicpawards.comweb.archive.org2010.liaentries.comweb.archive.org