Canadian Down Syndrome Society “Down Syndrome Answers” 2017
Canadian Down Syndrome Society “Down Syndrome Answers” (2017) is a Canadian Down Syndrome Society commercial for FCB. It won 3 awards, including Clio Health 2017 Silver — Film (Health & Wellness) / Branded Entertainment and Content, LIA 2017 Silver — TV/Cinema/Online Film / Innovative Use of TV/Cinema/Online Film and WARC Rankings 2018 Creative 100 #17.
A young woman with Down Syndrome answers common questions about people with Down Syndrome, dispelling myths and promoting understanding.
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The idea
People with Down Syndrome answer common questions about themselves.
Tagline: “Search for more answers at CDSS.ca”
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- 21 s
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- Average shot
- 4.2 s
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Questions
Which agency made Canadian Down Syndrome Society “Down Syndrome Answers”?
FCB created it for Canadian Down Syndrome Society (2017).
What awards did Canadian Down Syndrome Society “Down Syndrome Answers” win?
3 awards, including Clio Health 2017 Silver — Film (Health & Wellness) / Branded Entertainment and Content, LIA 2017 Silver — TV/Cinema/Online Film / Innovative Use of TV/Cinema/Online Film and WARC Rankings 2018 Creative 100 #17.
What is the tagline of Canadian Down Syndrome Society “Down Syndrome Answers”?
“Search for more answers at CDSS.ca”