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Telstra “Scamalanche” 2025

Telstra “Scamalanche” (2025) is a Telstra commercial directed by Randy Krallman for Bear Meets Eagle On Fire, produced by Smuggler. It won 2 awards, including Epica 2025 Gold Humor and LIA 2025 Bronze — Production & Post-Production / Performance/Casting Campaign.

Aliens attempt to launch a "scam-a-lanche" on Earth, but Telstra's cybersecurity thwarts their plans, much to their frustration.

Video: Bear Meets Eagle On Fire on Vimeo

Shot by shot

  1. A green alien sits at a control panel in a spaceship, flanked by two humanoids, as a person in a white gown enters the frame.© Telstra0:00
  2. A male alien in a white and gold robe stands next to a green alien with a large eye in a futuristic spaceship interior.© Telstra0:01
  3. Three aliens in a spaceship control room, one in white robes, one green and multi-limbed at a console, and one yellow-skinned in a grey uniform.© Telstra0:03
  4. A green alien with long fingers operates a retro-futuristic control panel with multiple green screens in a spaceship.© Telstra0:05
  5. Four green CRT monitors on a control panel display "SCAMMING" progress bars that quickly change to "BLOCKED BY TELSTRA".© Telstra0:06
  6. A male alien in a white and gold robe stands next to a green alien with multiple arms at a control panel, while another yellow-skinned alien stands in the background on a spaceship bridge.© Telstra0:07
  7. A wide shot of a spaceship cockpit with three alien characters, two standing and one sitting, as the ship flies through space.© Telstra0:09

Stills © Telstra. Made by Bear Meets Eagle On Fire, Smuggler and Randy Krallman.

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The idea

Sci-fi comedy where aliens try to scam Earth, but Telstra blocks them.

Tagline: “Wherever we go.”

aliens trying to conquer/scam Earthfuturistic technologyevil mastermindunderestimated Earth defensesci-fi setting

The cut

Length
15 s
Shots
7
Average shot
2.1 s

What creatives use Telstra “Scamalanche” 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 green alien sits at a control panel in a spaceship, flanked by two humanoids, as a person in a white gown enters the frame.© TelstraA male alien in a white and gold robe stands next to a green alien with a large eye in a futuristic spaceship interior.© TelstraThree aliens in a spaceship control room, one in white robes, one green and multi-limbed at a console, and one yellow-skinned in a grey uniform.© TelstraA green alien with long fingers operates a retro-futuristic control panel with multiple green screens in a spaceship.© Telstra
    Frames from Telstra “Scamalanche”

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

    A green alien sits at a control panel in a spaceship, flanked by two humanoids, as a person in a white gown enters the frame.© TelstraA male alien in a white and gold robe stands next to a green alien with a large eye in a futuristic spaceship interior.© TelstraThree aliens in a spaceship control room, one in white robes, one green and multi-limbed at a console, and one yellow-skinned in a grey uniform.© TelstraA green alien with long fingers operates a retro-futuristic control panel with multiple green screens in a spaceship.© TelstraFour green CRT monitors on a control panel display "SCAMMING" progress bars that quickly change to "BLOCKED BY TELSTRA".© TelstraA male alien in a white and gold robe stands next to a green alien with multiple arms at a control panel, while another yellow-skinned alien stands in the background on a spaceship bridge.© Telstra
    Length: 15 s · Shots: 7 · Average shot: 2.1 s

  3. 03Ad ideas: every spot built on a futuristic technology

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

    Telstra “Scamalanche” is built on a futuristic technology. Search the library by idea to see every spot that uses it.

    Bilt “Roomies”© BiltTelstra “Zalunian Profanity”© TelstraHyundai “Tomorrow's Car”© HyundaiVasen “Professional Makes Greatness”© Vasen
    Bilt · Telstra · Hyundai · Vasen

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Award-winning telecom commercials

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  • Skinny "Friendvertising" (2022) commercial still© SkinnySkinny “Friendvertising” 2022Dir. Dave Wood · Colenso BBDOEffie Awards Grand Prix 2022
  • Hutchison Three "Three 5G: The Future" (2020) commercial still© Hutchison ThreeHutchison Three “Three 5G: The Future” 2020Dir. Ian Pons Jewell · Wieden+KennedyCiclope Grand Prix 2020
  • STC "What Are We Allowing" (2019) commercial still© STCSTC “What Are We Allowing” 2019J. Walter ThompsonDubai Lynx Grand Prix 2019
  • BT "It's Good to Talk" (1996) commercial still© BTBT “It's Good to Talk” 1996AMV BBDOIPA Effectiveness Awards Grand Prix 1996
  • Spark New Zealand "It's Better With Spark" (2026) commercial still© Spark New ZealandSpark New Zealand “It's Better With Spark” 2026Dir. Damien Shatford · Colenso BBDOCiclope Gold 2026

Questions

Who directed the Telstra “Scamalanche” commercial?

Randy Krallman directed it, produced by Smuggler, for the agency Bear Meets Eagle On Fire.

Which agency made Telstra “Scamalanche”?

Bear Meets Eagle On Fire created it for Telstra (2025).

What awards did Telstra “Scamalanche” win?

2 awards, including Epica 2025 Gold Humor and LIA 2025 Bronze — Production & Post-Production / Performance/Casting Campaign.

What is the tagline of Telstra “Scamalanche”?

“Wherever we go.”

Sources for the credits and awards

2025.liaentries.comwinners.epica-awards.com