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Telstra “Silent Films” 2025

Telstra “Silent Films” (2025) is a Telstra commercial directed by Dougal Wilson for Bear Meets Eagle On Fire, produced by Finch. It won one award: Ciclope 2025 Bronze Production Campaign.

A woman's glamorous evening routine takes a monstrous turn as she transforms into a werewolf, just as an angry mob approaches her mansion.

Video: Bear Meets Eagle On Fire on Vimeo

Shot by shot

  1. A woman in a white nightgown sits at a vanity table in a dimly lit, opulent bedroom, looking at her reflection.© Telstra0:02
  2. A woman in a white nightgown sits at a vanity, applying lipstick while looking at her reflection in a mirror in a dimly lit bedroom.© Telstra0:05
  3. A full moon is seen through a blurry foreground element, with clouds in the night sky, in a black and white shot.© Telstra0:10
  4. A woman with blonde hair and dark lipstick looks over her shoulder in a dimly lit room, in a black and white shot.© Telstra0:11
  5. A woman with blonde hair and red lipstick looks down, then a hand reaches out, in a black and white, film noir style.© Telstra0:13
  6. A black and white shot of a werewolf in a white robe, with glowing eyes and sharp teeth, looking menacingly at its reflection in a mirror.© Telstra0:18
  7. A woman in a white dress transforms into a werewolf, snarling at the camera in a lavish, candlelit room, then looks out a window at a mob with torches.© Telstra0:25
  8. A female werewolf in a flowing white gown transforms and lunges towards the camera in a lavish, chandelier-filled room.© Telstra0:27

Stills © Telstra. Made by Bear Meets Eagle On Fire, Finch and Dougal Wilson.

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The idea

Classic silent film horror reimagined with a modern twist on phone etiquette.

silent film aestheticwerewolf transformationglamorous settingangry mobhorror parodydramatic reveal

The cut

Length
30 s
Shots
13
Average shot
2.3 s

What creatives use Telstra “Silent Films” 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 woman in a white nightgown sits at a vanity table in a dimly lit, opulent bedroom, looking at her reflection.© TelstraA woman in a white nightgown sits at a vanity, applying lipstick while looking at her reflection in a mirror in a dimly lit bedroom.© TelstraA full moon is seen through a blurry foreground element, with clouds in the night sky, in a black and white shot.© TelstraA woman with blonde hair and dark lipstick looks over her shoulder in a dimly lit room, in a black and white shot.© Telstra
    Frames from Telstra “Silent Films”

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

    A woman in a white nightgown sits at a vanity table in a dimly lit, opulent bedroom, looking at her reflection.© TelstraA woman in a white nightgown sits at a vanity, applying lipstick while looking at her reflection in a mirror in a dimly lit bedroom.© TelstraA full moon is seen through a blurry foreground element, with clouds in the night sky, in a black and white shot.© TelstraA woman with blonde hair and dark lipstick looks over her shoulder in a dimly lit room, in a black and white shot.© TelstraA woman with blonde hair and red lipstick looks down, then a hand reaches out, in a black and white, film noir style.© TelstraA black and white shot of a werewolf in a white robe, with glowing eyes and sharp teeth, looking menacingly at its reflection in a mirror.© Telstra
    Length: 30 s · Shots: 13 · Average shot: 2.3 s

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

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

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

    Pepsi “Ray Charles”© PepsiMarks & Spencer Clothing and Home “Marks & Spencer - Lifeguard”© Marks & Spencer Clothing and HomeCoca-Cola “Diet Coke - Diet Coke x The Devil Wears Prada 2”© Coca-ColaeBay UK “eBay Live Bedroom”© eBay UK
    Pepsi · Marks & Spencer Clothing and Home · Coca-Cola · eBay UK

More commercials by Dougal Wilson

  • John Lewis Financial Services "Tiny Dancer" (2015) commercial still© John Lewis Financial ServicesJohn Lewis Financial Services “Tiny Dancer” 2015Dir. Dougal Wilson · adam&eve\TBWALondon International Awards Grand Prix 2016
  • John Lewis "Monty's Christmas" (2015) commercial still© John LewisJohn Lewis “Monty's Christmas” 2015Dir. Dougal Wilson · adam&eve\TBWACannes Lions Grand Prix 2015
  • Channel 4 "Educating Yorkshire - School's Back" (2026) commercial still© Channel 4Channel 4 “Educating Yorkshire - School's Back” 2026Dir. Dougal Wilson · 4creativeCreative Circle Gold 2026
  • AT&T "Train" (2019) commercial still© AT&TAT&T “Train” 2019Dir. Dougal Wilson · BBDOKinsale Sharks Gold 2019
  • Apple "Unlock" (2019) commercial still© AppleApple “Unlock” 2019Dir. Dougal Wilson · AppleCiclope Gold 2018
  • adam&eve\TBWA/John Lewis & Parters, Waitrose & Partners "Bohemian Rhapsody" (2018) commercial still© adam&eve\TBWA/John Lewis & Parters, Waitrose & Partnersadam&eve\TBWA/John Lewis & Parters, Waitrose & Partners “Bohemian Rhapsody” 2018Dir. Dougal WilsonEpica Gold 2018

More from Bear Meets Eagle On Fire

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 “Silent Films” commercial?

Dougal Wilson directed it, produced by Finch, for the agency Bear Meets Eagle On Fire.

Which agency made Telstra “Silent Films”?

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

What awards did Telstra “Silent Films” win?

1 awards, including Ciclope 2025 Bronze Production Campaign.

Sources for the credits and awards

awards.ciclopefestival.comwinners.epica-awards.com