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Natwest “Tomorrow Begins Today” 2023

Natwest “Tomorrow Begins Today” (2023) is a Natwest commercial directed by Freddie Powell for The & Partnership, produced by DROOL. It won one award: Creative Circle 2023 Silver FILM CRAFT - Best Sound Design (single).

A series of vignettes show people achieving their goals and dreams, emphasizing that "Tomorrow Begins Today" with NatWest's support.

Video: Factory Studios on Vimeo

Shot by shot

  1. A young woman with curly blonde hair lies in bed, looking up thoughtfully, wearing pink pajamas in a bright bedroom.© Natwest0:00
  2. A purple cat-shaped toy with large white eyes and a white bow tie is shown in a close-up shot against a light background.© Natwest0:06
  3. A young man in a plaid shirt relaxes on a sofa, looking at his phone in a dimly lit living room.© Natwest0:15
  4. A person's hand taps on a smartphone screen, displaying an upside-down NatWest app interface, in a close-up shot.© Natwest0:22
  5. An elderly woman with white hair and red glasses smiles slightly, looking up and to the right in an interior setting.© Natwest0:33
  6. A man in a dark t-shirt pushes a moving box across a bright, empty living room with a fireplace and many cardboard boxes.© Natwest0:38
  7. A young Asian woman in a purple sweater looks distressed while a man stands blurred in the background of a cozy living room.© Natwest0:50
  8. Three teens walk past a shoe store window, one wearing a puffer jacket and backpack, on a city street.© Natwest0:58
  9. A young Black male student in a puffer jacket and school uniform stands confidently, as purple energy emanates from his feet, cracking the pavement around him.© Natwest1:04
  10. A young girl in a shiny pink jacket sits atop a giant pink piggy bank, holding up a purple card, under bright stage lights.© Natwest1:07
  11. A person in an orange hoodie holds a chrome sphere, part of a Newton's Cradle, in a room with warm lighting.© Natwest1:12
  12. A couple looks down into a baby's crib, where a mobile spells out "BEGINS" in felt letters, surrounded by colorful shapes.© Natwest1:15

Stills © Natwest. Made by The & Partnership, DROOL and Freddie Powell.

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The idea

Everyday people achieve big dreams by starting today with NatWest's help.

Tagline: “Tomorrow Begins Today. With NatWest.”

dream big, start smallmontage of successbreaking the fourth wallmagical realismtime is tickingempowerment through finance

The cut

Length
86 s
Shots
50
Average shot
1.7 s

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    A young woman with curly blonde hair lies in bed, looking up thoughtfully, wearing pink pajamas in a bright bedroom.© NatwestA purple cat-shaped toy with large white eyes and a white bow tie is shown in a close-up shot against a light background.© NatwestA young man in a plaid shirt relaxes on a sofa, looking at his phone in a dimly lit living room.© NatwestA person's hand taps on a smartphone screen, displaying an upside-down NatWest app interface, in a close-up shot.© Natwest
    Frames from Natwest “Tomorrow Begins Today”

  2. 02Shot list example: how it was cut

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    A young woman with curly blonde hair lies in bed, looking up thoughtfully, wearing pink pajamas in a bright bedroom.© NatwestA purple cat-shaped toy with large white eyes and a white bow tie is shown in a close-up shot against a light background.© NatwestA young man in a plaid shirt relaxes on a sofa, looking at his phone in a dimly lit living room.© NatwestA person's hand taps on a smartphone screen, displaying an upside-down NatWest app interface, in a close-up shot.© NatwestAn elderly woman with white hair and red glasses smiles slightly, looking up and to the right in an interior setting.© NatwestA man in a dark t-shirt pushes a moving box across a bright, empty living room with a fireplace and many cardboard boxes.© Natwest
    Length: 86 s · Shots: 50 · Average shot: 1.7 s

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Questions

Who directed the Natwest “Tomorrow Begins Today” commercial?

Freddie Powell directed it, produced by DROOL, for the agency The & Partnership.

Which agency made Natwest “Tomorrow Begins Today”?

The & Partnership created it for Natwest (2023).

What awards did Natwest “Tomorrow Begins Today” win?

1 awards, including Creative Circle 2023 Silver FILM CRAFT - Best Sound Design (single).

What is the tagline of Natwest “Tomorrow Begins Today”?

“Tomorrow Begins Today. With NatWest.”

Sources for the credits and awards

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