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Castrol “Titanium Strong Blackout” 2015

Castrol “Titanium Strong Blackout” (2015) is a Castrol commercial directed by Alan Bibby for The Brooklyn Brothers, produced by LOGAN. It won one award: D&AD 2015 Wood Pencil — Film Advertising Crafts / Cinematography for Film Advertising.

A race car driver navigates a pitch-black track using only green laser lights, showcasing extreme performance under challenging conditions.

Video: CastrolUK on YouTube

Stills © Castrol. Made by The Brooklyn Brothers, LOGAN and Alan Bibby.

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The idea

Racing in total darkness with laser guidance to highlight extreme performance.

Tagline: “IT'S TIME TO TAKE ON THE DARKNESS”

extreme challengefuturistic techdarkness and lighthigh-stakes environment

The cut

Length
19 s
Average shot
9.5 s

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    A dark interior shot of a race car with a driver and co-driver, as green laser lights illuminate the track ahead, simulating a night race.© Castrol
    Frames from Castrol “Titanium Strong Blackout”

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    A dark interior shot of a race car with a driver and co-driver, as green laser lights illuminate the track ahead, simulating a night race.© Castrol
    Length: 19 s · Average shot: 9.5 s

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More from The Brooklyn Brothers

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  • New Era "Alec's Kidney" (2012) commercial still© New EraNew Era “Alec's Kidney” 2012Dir. Bryan Buckley · The Brooklyn BrothersThe One Show Bronze 2012
  • Castrol "Hyspec" (2023) commercial still© CastrolCastrol “Hyspec” 2023Dir. Trizz · The Brooklyn Brothers
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Questions

Who directed the Castrol “Titanium Strong Blackout” commercial?

Alan Bibby directed it, produced by LOGAN, for the agency The Brooklyn Brothers.

Which agency made Castrol “Titanium Strong Blackout”?

The Brooklyn Brothers created it for Castrol (2015).

What awards did Castrol “Titanium Strong Blackout” win?

1 awards, including D&AD 2015 Wood Pencil — Film Advertising Crafts / Cinematography for Film Advertising.

What is the tagline of Castrol “Titanium Strong Blackout”?

“IT'S TIME TO TAKE ON THE DARKNESS”

Sources for the credits and awards

dandad.org