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Radio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow” 2006

Radio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow” (2006) is a Radio Nova commercial directed by Pete Riski, produced by Kaivopuiston Grilli. It won one award: Epica 2006 Silver Media.

A small sparrow in a park sings like a rock star, surprising an elderly woman and promoting a rock festival.

Video: Pete Riski on Vimeo

Frames

  1. A small sparrow with brown and white feathers perches on a tree branch with green leaves, singing against a blue sky.© Radio Nova0:00
  2. Radio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow”, shot 2© Radio Nova0:03
  3. Radio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow”, shot 2© Radio Nova0:06
  4. An elderly woman in a trench coat stands in a park, looking up at a bird in a tree, with a large building in the background.© Radio Nova0:10
  5. Radio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow”, shot 3© Radio Nova0:14
  6. Radio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow”, shot 3© Radio Nova0:18
  7. A graphic of a tree with a guitar-shaped canopy stands above the text "Helsinki Central Park Rock '06" on a white background.© Radio Nova0:23

Stills © Radio Nova. Made by Kaivopuiston Grilli and Pete Riski.

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The idea

Sparrow sings rock music, surprising an old lady, promoting a rock festival.

unexpected talentanimal acting humanvisual gagcontrast humorsurprise reveal

The cut

Length
31 s
Shots
3
Average shot
10.4 s

What creatives use Radio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow” for

  1. 01Reference frames for your treatment

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    A small sparrow with brown and white feathers perches on a tree branch with green leaves, singing against a blue sky.© Radio NovaRadio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow”, 0:03© Radio NovaRadio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow”, 0:06© Radio NovaAn elderly woman in a trench coat stands in a park, looking up at a bird in a tree, with a large building in the background.© Radio Nova
    Frames from Radio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow”

  2. 02Shot list example: how it was cut

    You need the structure of a great spot, shot by shot, for your storyboard.

    Every shot of Radio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow” in order, with its length, framing and what happens in it.

    A small sparrow with brown and white feathers perches on a tree branch with green leaves, singing against a blue sky.© Radio NovaRadio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow”, 0:03© Radio NovaRadio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow”, 0:06© Radio NovaAn elderly woman in a trench coat stands in a park, looking up at a bird in a tree, with a large building in the background.© Radio NovaRadio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow”, 0:14© Radio NovaRadio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow”, 0:18© Radio Nova
    Length: 31 s · Shots: 3 · Average shot: 10.4 s

  3. 03Ad ideas: every spot built on a unexpected talent

    Before you present an idea, you need to know who has done it, and how.

    Radio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow” is built on a unexpected talent. Search the library by idea to see every spot that uses it.

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    Dairy Milk · Channel 4 · Nike · Volkswagen

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  • Terveystalo "Coach" (2026) commercial still© TerveystaloTerveystalo “Coach” 2026Dir. Pete Riski
  • Alepa "Triangle Bread" (2025) commercial still© AlepaAlepa “Triangle Bread” 2025Dir. Pete Riski
  • Unicef Finland "Gifts of Tomorrow" (2022) commercial still© Unicef FinlandUnicef Finland “Gifts of Tomorrow” 2022Dir. Pete Riski · SEK
  • Fazer Bakery "Oululainen - Manhug" (2019) commercial still© Fazer BakeryFazer Bakery “Oululainen - Manhug” 2019Dir. Pete Riski · Miltton Creative

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Questions

Who directed the Radio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow” commercial?

Pete Riski directed it, produced by Kaivopuiston Grilli.

What awards did Radio Nova “Rockin’ Sparrow” win?

1 awards, including Epica 2006 Silver Media.

Sources for the credits and awards

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