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Telstra “Farmer” 2026

Telstra “Farmer” (2026) is a Telstra commercial directed by Catherine Prowse for Bear Meets Eagle On Fire, produced by Passion Animation Studios. It won 2 awards, including LIA 2026 Bronze — Production & Post / Stop-Frame Animation Series.

A claymation farmer and his sheep are on a hill, when the farmer receives a satellite message, highlighting Telstra's expanded connectivity.

Video: Telstra on YouTube

Frames

  1. A claymation farmer sits on a grassy hill with a sheep, overlooking a vast, hilly landscape under a bright blue sky.© Telstra0:00
  2. Telstra “Farmer”, shot 1© Telstra0:03
  3. Telstra “Farmer”, shot 1© Telstra0:06
  4. A stop-motion animated farmer in a hat and coat sits on a hill next to a sheep, then stands up and walks away, in a vast, hilly landscape under a blue sky.© Telstra0:13
  5. Telstra “Farmer”, shot 2© Telstra0:17
  6. Telstra “Farmer”, shot 2© Telstra0:21
  7. Telstra “Farmer”, shot 2© Telstra0:25

Stills © Telstra. Made by Bear Meets Eagle On Fire, Passion Animation Studios and Catherine Prowse.

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The idea

Satellite messaging connects a farmer in a remote, animated landscape.

Tagline: “Satellite Messaging only on Telstra”

claymation charactersrural settingunexpected technologyanimal sidekickstop-motion animation

The cut

Length
30 s
Average shot
15.0 s
Format
stop motion

What creatives use Telstra “Farmer” for

  1. 01Reference frames for your treatment

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    Download any frame of this spot at full quality, with its credits, or search every spot for the same look.

    A claymation farmer sits on a grassy hill with a sheep, overlooking a vast, hilly landscape under a bright blue sky.© TelstraTelstra “Farmer”, 0:03© TelstraTelstra “Farmer”, 0:06© TelstraA stop-motion animated farmer in a hat and coat sits on a hill next to a sheep, then stands up and walks away, in a vast, hilly landscape under a blue sky.© Telstra
    Frames from Telstra “Farmer”

  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 Telstra “Farmer” in order, with its length, framing and what happens in it.

    A claymation farmer sits on a grassy hill with a sheep, overlooking a vast, hilly landscape under a bright blue sky.© TelstraTelstra “Farmer”, 0:03© TelstraTelstra “Farmer”, 0:06© TelstraA stop-motion animated farmer in a hat and coat sits on a hill next to a sheep, then stands up and walks away, in a vast, hilly landscape under a blue sky.© TelstraTelstra “Farmer”, 0:17© TelstraTelstra “Farmer”, 0:21© Telstra
    Length: 30 s · Average shot: 15.0 s · Format: stop motion

  3. 03Ad ideas: every spot built on a rural setting

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

    Telstra “Farmer” is built on a rural setting. Search the library by idea to see every spot that uses it.

    Fox Sports Net “Turkey”© Fox Sports NetToyota “Toyota Hilux 'In a Pickle”© ToyotaTelstra “Better on a Better Mobile Network - Deniliquin”© TelstraFriends of Canadian Films “Spaceship at the border”© Friends of Canadian Films
    Fox Sports Net · Toyota · Telstra · Friends of Canadian Films

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Questions

Who directed the Telstra “Farmer” commercial?

Catherine Prowse directed it, produced by Passion Animation Studios, for the agency Bear Meets Eagle On Fire.

Which agency made Telstra “Farmer”?

Bear Meets Eagle On Fire created it for Telstra (2026).

What awards did Telstra “Farmer” win?

2 awards, including LIA 2026 Bronze — Production & Post / Stop-Frame Animation Series and LIA 2026 Bronze — TV & Cinema / Tech Series.

What is the tagline of Telstra “Farmer”?

“Satellite Messaging only on Telstra”

Sources for the credits and awards

2026.liaentries.com2026.liaentries.com