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United Airlines “Interview” 2005

United Airlines “Interview” (2005) is an United Airlines commercial directed by Wendy Tilby for Fallon. It won one award: Clio 2005 Bronze — Television/Cinema / Music-Adaptation.

An animated man prepares for a job interview, facing challenges and setbacks, but ultimately finds success and fulfillment through United Airlines.

Video: Acme Filmworks, Inc. on Vimeo

Shot by shot

  1. A hand pulls up a window shade, revealing a bright window in a dark, animated room.© United Airlines0:00
  2. An animated man with dark hair shaves his face with a razor, looking up and to the right, in a bathroom.© United Airlines0:03
  3. A stylized, painted close-up of a man's torso in a dark suit, white shirt, and brown tie, with no face visible.© United Airlines0:06
  4. An animated yellow taxi cab is parked on a city street during the day, with other vehicles in the background.© United Airlines0:14
  5. An animated man in a suit looks up with a hopeful expression, with a blurred city street and a taxi sign in the background.© United Airlines0:16
  6. An animated man in a suit looks up, then down, surrounded by other animated people in a group shot.© United Airlines0:20
  7. An animated hand with four fingers is seen from above, holding down a resume with the word "RESUMÉ" visible at the top, in an interior setting.© United Airlines0:27
  8. An animated man in a suit holds a pencil and looks to the side, in a stylized interior setting.© United Airlines0:29
  9. An animated man in a suit points at a small white paper on a table, with his other hand resting nearby.© United Airlines0:31
  10. Two animated hands, one in a suit sleeve, reach out and shake hands against a textured, light gray background.© United Airlines0:34
  11. A black, shiny dress shoe is seen from above, tapping on a light-colored, textured surface in a high-contrast, black and white shot.© United Airlines0:40
  12. A man in a suit with a briefcase jumps joyfully in a city street, then a United Airlines plane is superimposed over him.© United Airlines0:46

Stills © United Airlines. Made by Fallon and Wendy Tilby.

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The idea

Animated journey of self-discovery and career success through air travel.

Tagline: “It's time to fly.”

underdog protagonistjourney of self-improvementdream fulfillmentvisual metaphorstylized animationtransformative experience

The cut

Length
60 s
Shots
42
Average shot
1.4 s
Format
animation 2d

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    A hand pulls up a window shade, revealing a bright window in a dark, animated room.© United AirlinesAn animated man with dark hair shaves his face with a razor, looking up and to the right, in a bathroom.© United AirlinesA stylized, painted close-up of a man's torso in a dark suit, white shirt, and brown tie, with no face visible.© United AirlinesAn animated yellow taxi cab is parked on a city street during the day, with other vehicles in the background.© United Airlines
    Frames from United Airlines “Interview”

  2. 02Shot list example: how it was cut

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    A hand pulls up a window shade, revealing a bright window in a dark, animated room.© United AirlinesAn animated man with dark hair shaves his face with a razor, looking up and to the right, in a bathroom.© United AirlinesA stylized, painted close-up of a man's torso in a dark suit, white shirt, and brown tie, with no face visible.© United AirlinesAn animated yellow taxi cab is parked on a city street during the day, with other vehicles in the background.© United AirlinesAn animated man in a suit looks up with a hopeful expression, with a blurred city street and a taxi sign in the background.© United AirlinesAn animated man in a suit looks up, then down, surrounded by other animated people in a group shot.© United Airlines
    Length: 60 s · Shots: 42 · Average shot: 1.4 s · Format: animation 2d

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Questions

Who directed the United Airlines “Interview” commercial?

Wendy Tilby directed it, for the agency Fallon.

Which agency made United Airlines “Interview”?

Fallon created it for United Airlines (2005).

What awards did United Airlines “Interview” win?

1 awards, including Clio 2005 Bronze — Television/Cinema / Music-Adaptation.

What is the tagline of United Airlines “Interview”?

“It's time to fly.”

Sources for the credits and awards

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