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Timebank “Turned Tables” 2000

Timebank “Turned Tables” (2000) is a Timebank commercial directed by Mike Stephenson for Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO, produced by Paul Weiland Film Company. It won 3 awards, including British Arrows 2000 Craft Gold — Best Original Music and D&AD 2001 Wood Pencil — TV & Cinema Advertising Crafts / Editing.

This ad shows various people from different walks of life giving up their time to help others, highlighting the positive impact of volunteering.

Video: TimeBankVolunteering on YouTube

Shot by shot

  1. A young man in a dark jacket and light pants walks across a grassy field towards a brick viaduct with a train on top, under a clear sky.© Timebank0:03
  2. A man in a blue tracksuit holds two dachshunds in a field, with a viaduct and houses in the background.© Timebank0:04
  3. A child in a striped shirt kicks a soccer ball in a grassy field, with apartment buildings in the background under an overcast sky.© Timebank0:07
  4. A man in a dark jacket and shorts stands in front of a tall building, directing children who run past him in a black and white, grainy shot.© Timebank0:08
  5. Two children in dark shorts and light tops stand with their backs to the camera, looking up at a tall building in a black and white shot.© Timebank0:11
  6. A man and a boy, both wearing sports attire, are running and cheering with a building in the background, in a black and white shot.© Timebank0:11
  7. A woman with dark hair and glasses looks up, then down, with a building and bare trees in the background.© Timebank0:14
  8. A female swimming instructor in a black swimsuit helps a child with Down syndrome float on her back in a bright indoor swimming pool.© Timebank0:42
  9. Two female synchronized swimmers in black swimsuits perform a routine in a bright blue swimming pool, viewed from directly above.© Timebank0:45
  10. A young woman with dark hair and a patterned top floats on her back in blue water, looking up with a slight smile.© Timebank0:46
  11. A woman with short, dark, curly hair and a wet face smiles, looking off-camera to the right, with a light blue background.© Timebank0:47
  12. A close-up shot shows a light switch with a small screen displaying various faces, as text appears below it.© Timebank0:49

Stills © Timebank. Made by Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO, Paul Weiland Film Company and Mike Stephenson.

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The idea

Showcasing the reciprocal joy of giving time to help others.

Tagline: “You get more out than you put in”

everyday heroescommunity spiritcontrast of situationsslice of life vignettesemotional connectionunexpected pairings

The cut

Length
82 s
Shots
37
Average shot
2.2 s

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    A young man in a dark jacket and light pants walks across a grassy field towards a brick viaduct with a train on top, under a clear sky.© TimebankA man in a blue tracksuit holds two dachshunds in a field, with a viaduct and houses in the background.© TimebankA child in a striped shirt kicks a soccer ball in a grassy field, with apartment buildings in the background under an overcast sky.© TimebankA man in a dark jacket and shorts stands in front of a tall building, directing children who run past him in a black and white, grainy shot.© Timebank
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    A young man in a dark jacket and light pants walks across a grassy field towards a brick viaduct with a train on top, under a clear sky.© TimebankA man in a blue tracksuit holds two dachshunds in a field, with a viaduct and houses in the background.© TimebankA child in a striped shirt kicks a soccer ball in a grassy field, with apartment buildings in the background under an overcast sky.© TimebankA man in a dark jacket and shorts stands in front of a tall building, directing children who run past him in a black and white, grainy shot.© TimebankTwo children in dark shorts and light tops stand with their backs to the camera, looking up at a tall building in a black and white shot.© TimebankA man and a boy, both wearing sports attire, are running and cheering with a building in the background, in a black and white shot.© Timebank
    Length: 82 s · Shots: 37 · Average shot: 2.2 s

  3. 03Ad ideas: every spot built on a everyday heroes

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    Timebank “Turned Tables” is built on a everyday heroes. Search the library by idea to see every spot that uses it.

    Flybuys “Give a Flybuys”© FlybuysNike “Skateboarding: Running”© NikePuma “I Got High”© PumaExide “The Moving Canvas”© Exide
    Flybuys · Nike · Puma · Exide

More commercials by Mike Stephenson

  • Teacher Training Agency "Talking Heads" (1998) commercial still© Teacher Training AgencyTeacher Training Agency “Talking Heads” 1998Dir. Mike StephensonBritish Arrows Gold 1998
  • Nationwide "Streets Ahead" (1999) commercial still© NationwideNationwide “Streets Ahead” 1999Dir. Mike Stephenson · Leagas DelaneyD&AD Graphite Pencil 1999
  • Coors "Switch" (1993) commercial still© CoorsCoors “Switch” 1993Dir. Mike Stephenson · Burkitt Weinreich Bryant Clients & Company LimitedBritish Arrows Silver 1993
  • First Direct "First Direct" (1998) commercial still© First DirectFirst Direct “First Direct” 1998Dir. Mike StephensonD&AD Wood Pencil 1998
  • Tate & Lyle Sugars "Grimm Tale" (1997) commercial still© Tate & Lyle SugarsTate & Lyle Sugars “Grimm Tale” 1997Dir. Mike Stephenson · WCRSD&AD Wood Pencil 1997
  • Derwent Valley Foods Limited "Phileas Fogg" (1994) commercial still© Derwent Valley Foods LimitedDerwent Valley Foods Limited “Phileas Fogg” 1994Dir. Mike Stephenson · Bartle Bogle HegartyD&AD Wood Pencil 1994

More from Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO

  • Dunlop Tyres "Tested For The Unexpected" (1993) commercial still© Dunlop TyresDunlop Tyres “Tested For The Unexpected” 1993Dir. Tony Kaye · Abbott Mead Vickers BBDOEpica Grand Prix 1993
  • Campaign Against Living Miserably "The Invisible Opponent 2" (2023) commercial still© Campaign Against Living MiserablyCampaign Against Living Miserably “The Invisible Opponent 2” 2023Dir. Robert Wilkins · Abbott Mead Vickers BBDOCreative Circle Gold 2023
  • Guinness "Wheelchair basketball" (2016) commercial still© GuinnessGuinness “Wheelchair basketball” 2016Dir. Noam Murro · Abbott Mead Vickers BBDOIPA Effectiveness Awards Gold 2016
  • Yellow Pages "Haircut" (2003) commercial still© Yellow PagesYellow Pages “Haircut” 2003Abbott Mead Vickers BBDOBritish Arrows Gold 2003
  • COI "Rebecca" (2001) commercial still© COICOI “Rebecca” 2001Dir. Steve Hudson · Abbott Mead Vickers BBDOBritish Arrows Gold 2001
  • DETR "Julie" (1999) commercial still© DETRDETR “Julie” 1999Dir. Roger Woodburn · Abbott Mead Vickers BBDOBritish Arrows Gold 1999

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Questions

Who directed the Timebank “Turned Tables” commercial?

Mike Stephenson directed it, produced by Paul Weiland Film Company, for the agency Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO.

Which agency made Timebank “Turned Tables”?

Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO created it for Timebank (2000).

What awards did Timebank “Turned Tables” win?

3 awards, including British Arrows 2000 Craft Gold — Best Original Music, D&AD 2001 Wood Pencil — TV & Cinema Advertising Crafts / Editing and D&AD 2001 Wood Pencil — TV & Cinema Advertising Crafts / Use of Music.

What is the tagline of Timebank “Turned Tables”?

“You get more out than you put in”

Sources for the credits and awards

britisharrows.comdandad.org