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Bbc “Original British Drama” 2015

Bbc “Original British Drama” (2015) is a Bbc commercial directed by Sam Miller for RKCR. It won 2 awards, including D&AD 2015 Wood Pencil — Film Advertising Crafts / Editing for Film Advertising and LIA 2015 Bronze — Production & Post-Production / Editing.

A fast-paced montage of dramatic scenes from various BBC Two British dramas, showcasing intense emotions, suspense, and diverse characters, culminating in a call to watch "Original British Drama."

Video: BBC on YouTube

Shot by shot

  1. A woman with long dark hair is seen from behind, submerged in a lake with mountains in the background under a blue hour sky.© Bbc0:01
  2. A blonde woman with a bun, wearing a yellow top and pearl earrings, looks up from her plate at a restaurant table.© Bbc0:06
  3. A young woman with blonde hair in a period costume listens intently on an old-fashioned telephone in an interior setting.© Bbc0:10
  4. A man in a trench coat leans in close to a woman with blonde hair, almost kissing, surrounded by a hazy, smoky atmosphere.© Bbc0:14
  5. Three female dancers in golden burlesque costumes perform on a dimly lit stage with dramatic shadows.© Bbc0:19
  6. A large, dark bird puppet with wide wings is being manipulated by a male puppeteer in a dimly lit studio with various film equipment.© Bbc0:23
  7. A woman in a gold dress and headpiece looks forward, while a man in uniform stands behind her in a period room.© Bbc0:27
  8. A woman with dark hair and a gag over her mouth is seen in a dark room, struggling against an unseen force.© Bbc0:32
  9. A Black man in a dark shirt kisses a white woman in a red top and yellow dress in an interior setting.© Bbc0:35
  10. A man in a suit looks concerned while another man's back is to the camera, with a third man blurred in the background, in an interior setting.© Bbc0:40
  11. A young man in a suit holds a cigarette and looks at a woman's back in an office, with "The Hour 2" text on screen.© Bbc0:45
  12. A wide shot shows a dark, abandoned room with a rectangular hole in the floor and the words "LEAVE OR DIE" spray-painted on the ground.© Bbc0:49

Stills © Bbc. Made by RKCR and Sam Miller.

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The idea

Rapid-fire montage of diverse British drama clips to highlight BBC Two's compelling content.

Tagline: “Original British drama on BBC Two. Starts with Parade's End, coming soon.”

rapid-fire montageemotional rollercoastermystery and intrigueperiod drama snippetsmodern thriller elementsdiverse character showcase

The cut

Length
60 s
Shots
57
Average shot
1.1 s

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    A woman with long dark hair is seen from behind, submerged in a lake with mountains in the background under a blue hour sky.© BbcA blonde woman with a bun, wearing a yellow top and pearl earrings, looks up from her plate at a restaurant table.© BbcA young woman with blonde hair in a period costume listens intently on an old-fashioned telephone in an interior setting.© BbcA man in a trench coat leans in close to a woman with blonde hair, almost kissing, surrounded by a hazy, smoky atmosphere.© Bbc
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    A woman with long dark hair is seen from behind, submerged in a lake with mountains in the background under a blue hour sky.© BbcA blonde woman with a bun, wearing a yellow top and pearl earrings, looks up from her plate at a restaurant table.© BbcA young woman with blonde hair in a period costume listens intently on an old-fashioned telephone in an interior setting.© BbcA man in a trench coat leans in close to a woman with blonde hair, almost kissing, surrounded by a hazy, smoky atmosphere.© BbcThree female dancers in golden burlesque costumes perform on a dimly lit stage with dramatic shadows.© BbcA large, dark bird puppet with wide wings is being manipulated by a male puppeteer in a dimly lit studio with various film equipment.© Bbc
    Length: 60 s · Shots: 57 · Average shot: 1.1 s

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    PlayStation “U R NOT red E”© PlayStationBBC Sport “Let's Go There”© BBC SportGetty Images “From Love to Bingo”© Getty ImagesThe New York Times “Gravity”© The New York Times
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Questions

Who directed the Bbc “Original British Drama” commercial?

Sam Miller directed it, for the agency RKCR.

Which agency made Bbc “Original British Drama”?

RKCR created it for Bbc (2015).

What awards did Bbc “Original British Drama” win?

2 awards, including D&AD 2015 Wood Pencil — Film Advertising Crafts / Editing for Film Advertising and LIA 2015 Bronze — Production & Post-Production / Editing.

What is the tagline of Bbc “Original British Drama”?

“Original British drama on BBC Two. Starts with Parade's End, coming soon.”

Sources for the credits and awards

dandad.orgliaawards.com