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Telstra “Miner” 2026

Telstra “Miner” (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 stop-motion miner in the vast Australian outback struggles with connectivity until Telstra's satellite messaging offers a solution, highlighting the brand's extensive network.

Video: Telstra on YouTube

Frames

  1. A stop-motion animated miner sits on a small hill in a vast desert landscape, looking around with a determined expression.© Telstra0:00
  2. Telstra “Miner”, shot 1© Telstra0:01
  3. Telstra “Miner”, shot 1© Telstra0:03
  4. Telstra “Miner”, shot 1© Telstra0:05
  5. Telstra “Miner”, shot 1© Telstra0:07
  6. Telstra “Miner”, shot 1© Telstra0:09
  7. A stop-motion animated miner character gives a thumbs up on a rocky terrain, then the camera pulls back to reveal a satellite orbiting Earth in space.© Telstra0:13
  8. A claymation miner sits on a small hill in a vast desert landscape, looking around as text appears on screen.© Telstra0:18

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

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The idea

Showcasing Telstra's satellite messaging for remote connectivity through a charming stop-motion miner.

Tagline: “Satellite Messaging only on Telstra”

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The cut

Length
30 s
Shots
3
Average shot
10.0 s
Format
stop motion

What creatives use Telstra “Miner” for

  1. 01Reference frames for your treatment

    Pitching something with the feel of Telstra “Miner”? A screenshot from a video player won't hold up in a deck.

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

    A stop-motion animated miner sits on a small hill in a vast desert landscape, looking around with a determined expression.© TelstraTelstra “Miner”, 0:01© TelstraTelstra “Miner”, 0:03© TelstraTelstra “Miner”, 0:05© Telstra
    Frames from Telstra “Miner”

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

    A stop-motion animated miner sits on a small hill in a vast desert landscape, looking around with a determined expression.© TelstraTelstra “Miner”, 0:01© TelstraTelstra “Miner”, 0:03© TelstraTelstra “Miner”, 0:05© TelstraTelstra “Miner”, 0:07© TelstraTelstra “Miner”, 0:09© Telstra
    Length: 30 s · Shots: 3 · Average shot: 10.0 s · Format: stop motion

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

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

    Telstra “Miner” is built on a unexpected solution. Search the library by idea to see every spot that uses it.

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Questions

Who directed the Telstra “Miner” commercial?

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

Which agency made Telstra “Miner”?

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

What awards did Telstra “Miner” 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 “Miner”?

“Satellite Messaging only on Telstra”

Sources for the credits and awards

2026.liaentries.com2026.liaentries.com