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Telstra “wherever we go again” 2026

Telstra “wherever we go again” (2026) is a Telstra commercial directed by Smith & Foulkes for Bear Meets Eagle On Fire, produced by Riff Raff Films. It won 2 awards, including Ciclope 2026 Silver Craft Animation – Animated Campaign and LIA 2026 Bronze — Production & Post / CGI Animation.

A young man and his bird companion embark on a whimsical journey through diverse animated landscapes, encountering various characters and challenges, all while dancing to a lively tune.

Video: Bear Meets Eagle On Fire on Vimeo

Shot by shot

  1. A young animated man with dark hair and a white t-shirt opens a door and steps outside, dancing with a small white bird on a city street.© Telstra0:00
  2. A diverse group of animated people, including a man in a white t-shirt and grey pants, walk and climb on a ladder in front of a bookstore on a sunny day.© Telstra0:12
  3. A group of diverse animated characters with long limbs walk down a city street, one carrying boxes, another painting graffiti, and others dancing.© Telstra0:25
  4. A garden gnome with a red hat and white beard sits on a mushroom as a person's legs walk past in a sunny backyard.© Telstra0:33
  5. Two animated men, one in an apron and the other with long limbs, are having a chaotic barbecue in a sunny suburban backyard.© Telstra0:34
  6. A group of animated characters, including a boy with a lantern, walk through a spooky, foggy graveyard at night, with a skeleton emerging from the ground in the foreground.© Telstra0:43
  7. A young boy with a lantern walks into a spooky mausoleum in a dark, foggy graveyard at night, as a monster's legs walk past the camera.© Telstra0:50
  8. A young animated woman exits a subway station escalator into a bustling city square filled with diverse animated characters and palm trees.© Telstra0:52
  9. A person's leg and foot in a boot walk through a field of growing plants, with a windmill and trees in the background.© Telstra1:06
  10. A diverse group of animated characters, including a scarecrow and a skeleton, are dancing and running through a field of beets on a sunny day.© Telstra1:07
  11. A diverse crowd of animated characters, including a boy, a scarecrow, and a clown, walk along a grassy path in a vibrant, open field under a bright sky.© Telstra1:15
  12. A young boy with dark hair and a white shirt looks up at a flying white bird with an orange beak, surrounded by a crowd of diverse animated characters in a sunny field.© Telstra1:23

Stills © Telstra. Made by Bear Meets Eagle On Fire, Riff Raff Films and Smith & Foulkes.

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The idea

A whimsical, musical journey through diverse animated worlds, celebrating connection and adventure.

Tagline: “wherever we go”

dancing protagonistanimal sidekickjourney of discoverymagical realismdiverse ensemble castmusical adventure

The cut

Length
90 s
Shots
21
Average shot
4.3 s
Format
animation 3d

What creatives use Telstra “wherever we go again” for

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    A young animated man with dark hair and a white t-shirt opens a door and steps outside, dancing with a small white bird on a city street.© TelstraA diverse group of animated people, including a man in a white t-shirt and grey pants, walk and climb on a ladder in front of a bookstore on a sunny day.© TelstraA group of diverse animated characters with long limbs walk down a city street, one carrying boxes, another painting graffiti, and others dancing.© TelstraA garden gnome with a red hat and white beard sits on a mushroom as a person's legs walk past in a sunny backyard.© Telstra
    Frames from Telstra “wherever we go again”

  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 “wherever we go again” in order, with its length, framing and what happens in it.

    A young animated man with dark hair and a white t-shirt opens a door and steps outside, dancing with a small white bird on a city street.© TelstraA diverse group of animated people, including a man in a white t-shirt and grey pants, walk and climb on a ladder in front of a bookstore on a sunny day.© TelstraA group of diverse animated characters with long limbs walk down a city street, one carrying boxes, another painting graffiti, and others dancing.© TelstraA garden gnome with a red hat and white beard sits on a mushroom as a person's legs walk past in a sunny backyard.© TelstraTwo animated men, one in an apron and the other with long limbs, are having a chaotic barbecue in a sunny suburban backyard.© TelstraA group of animated characters, including a boy with a lantern, walk through a spooky, foggy graveyard at night, with a skeleton emerging from the ground in the foreground.© Telstra
    Length: 90 s · Shots: 21 · Average shot: 4.3 s · Format: animation 3d

  3. 03Ad ideas: every spot built on a animal sidekick

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

    Telstra “wherever we go again” is built on a animal sidekick. Search the library by idea to see every spot that uses it.

    Chevrolet “Walter the Cat”© ChevroletHolden “Not to Be Outdone”© HoldenInterface “Unlikely Hero”© InterfaceLes Gaulois/Citroen “Dog Stretching”© Les Gaulois/Citroen
    Chevrolet · Holden · Interface · Les Gaulois/Citroen

More commercials by Smith & Foulkes

  • BBC Sport "The Fearless Are Here" (2018) commercial still© BBC SportBBC Sport “The Fearless Are Here” 2018Dir. Smith & Foulkes · Y&RKinsale Sharks Gold 2018
  • Stand Up To Cancer "It's Payback Time" (2015) commercial still© Stand Up To CancerStand Up To Cancer “It's Payback Time” 2015Dir. Smith & Foulkes · 4creativeCreative Circle Gold 2015
  • Comcast "Future Hopping" (2010) commercial still© ComcastComcast “Future Hopping” 2010Dir. Smith & Foulkes · GoodbyD&AD Yellow Pencil 2010
  • Department of Transport "The Boy Who Didn’t Stop, Look & Listen" (2009) commercial still© Department of TransportDepartment of Transport “The Boy Who Didn’t Stop, Look & Listen” 2009Dir. Smith & Foulkes · Leo BurnettBritish Arrows Gold 2009
  • Planters "Open the Magic" (2025) commercial still© PlantersPlanters “Open the Magic” 2025Dir. Smith & Foulkes · VaynerMediaEpica Silver 2025
  • Tesltra "Duet" (2024) commercial still© TesltraTesltra “Duet” 2024Dir. Smith & FoulkesEpica Silver 2024

More from Bear Meets Eagle On Fire

Award-winning telecom commercials

  • KPN "A Piece of Me" (2024) commercial still© KPNKPN “A Piece of Me” 2024Dir. Emma Branderhorst · Dentsu CreativeEffie Awards Grand Prix 2024
  • 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 “wherever we go again” commercial?

Smith & Foulkes directed it, produced by Riff Raff Films, for the agency Bear Meets Eagle On Fire.

Which agency made Telstra “wherever we go again”?

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

What awards did Telstra “wherever we go again” win?

2 awards, including Ciclope 2026 Silver Craft Animation – Animated Campaign and LIA 2026 Bronze — Production & Post / CGI Animation.

What is the tagline of Telstra “wherever we go again”?

“wherever we go”

Sources for the credits and awards

2026.liaentries.comawards.ciclopefestival.com2026.liaentries.com