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Virgin Media “Faster Brings Us Closer” 2022

Virgin Media “Faster Brings Us Closer” (2022) is a Virgin Media commercial directed by Maceo Frost for adam&eve\TBWA, produced by Knucklehead. It won 6 awards, including Creative Circle 2022 Silver FILM CRAFT - Best use of Original Music (single), Kinsale Sharks 2021 Bronze Music & Sound Craft (International) - Original Music and The Drum Readers' 10 Most-Watched Ads of the Day 2021 #4.

A young woman discovers her father's old music, inspiring her to create her own tracks and share them, ultimately performing live, showcasing how fast internet connects generations through music.

Video: Virgin Media on YouTube

Shot by shot

  1. A young woman with braids sits at a desk in a bedroom, focused on a music mixing board and computer screen, as a white door slowly opens to reveal her.© Virgin Media0:00
  2. A young woman with braided hair and a pearl necklace looks up from what she is doing, in a dimly lit bedroom.© Virgin Media0:09
  3. A person's hands rapidly type on a black computer keyboard with blue backlighting in a dimly lit room.© Virgin Media0:15
  4. A person holds a smartphone displaying a social media feed with comments like "Takes me back...!" and "Yes Yes!! Old Skool Vibes" on a red background.© Virgin Media0:17
  5. A computer screen shows a download button changing from blue to red as a cursor hovers over it, indicating a file download.© Virgin Media0:23
  6. A person with dreadlocks and sunglasses performs on stage under green lights, viewed through a retro computer screen interface with a date and time stamp.© Virgin Media0:28
  7. A close-up shot of a computer screen displays a colorful audio waveform, with various editing tools and timelines visible on the interface.© Virgin Media0:31
  8. A pixelated mouse cursor clicks a red button that says "INSTALL SAMPLES" on a green and yellow graphic that reads "JUNGLE PACK" on a computer screen.© Virgin Media0:36
  9. A person's hand quickly presses buttons on a vintage drum machine, with green indicator lights visible on the device.© Virgin Media0:39
  10. A young girl with curly hair sits on an adult's lap, smiling and playing with a sound mixing board in a home studio.© Virgin Media0:41
  11. A young woman with long braids and headphones sings into a microphone in her bedroom studio, wearing a red top and baggy jeans.© Virgin Media0:45
  12. A person with dreadlocks sits at a desk, looking at a laptop and monitor displaying audio editing software, then the laptop screen fills with abstract animation.© Virgin Media0:46

Stills © Virgin Media. Made by adam&eve\TBWA, Knucklehead and Maceo Frost.

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The idea

Generations connect through music, inspired by old tracks and fast internet.

Tagline: “Faster brings us closer”

discovery of old memoriespassing down passiondigital creationonline sharinglive performanceintergenerational connection

The cut

Length
60 s
Shots
43
Average shot
1.4 s

What creatives use Virgin Media “Faster Brings Us Closer” for

  1. 01Reference frames for your treatment

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    A young woman with braids sits at a desk in a bedroom, focused on a music mixing board and computer screen, as a white door slowly opens to reveal her.© Virgin MediaA young woman with braided hair and a pearl necklace looks up from what she is doing, in a dimly lit bedroom.© Virgin MediaA person's hands rapidly type on a black computer keyboard with blue backlighting in a dimly lit room.© Virgin MediaA person holds a smartphone displaying a social media feed with comments like "Takes me back...!" and "Yes Yes!! Old Skool Vibes" on a red background.© Virgin Media
    Frames from Virgin Media “Faster Brings Us Closer”

  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 Virgin Media “Faster Brings Us Closer” in order, with its length, framing and what happens in it.

    A young woman with braids sits at a desk in a bedroom, focused on a music mixing board and computer screen, as a white door slowly opens to reveal her.© Virgin MediaA young woman with braided hair and a pearl necklace looks up from what she is doing, in a dimly lit bedroom.© Virgin MediaA person's hands rapidly type on a black computer keyboard with blue backlighting in a dimly lit room.© Virgin MediaA person holds a smartphone displaying a social media feed with comments like "Takes me back...!" and "Yes Yes!! Old Skool Vibes" on a red background.© Virgin MediaA computer screen shows a download button changing from blue to red as a cursor hovers over it, indicating a file download.© Virgin MediaA person with dreadlocks and sunglasses performs on stage under green lights, viewed through a retro computer screen interface with a date and time stamp.© Virgin Media
    Length: 60 s · Shots: 43 · Average shot: 1.4 s

  3. 03Ad ideas: every spot built on a intergenerational connection

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

    Virgin Media “Faster Brings Us Closer” is built on a intergenerational connection. Search the library by idea to see every spot that uses it.

    Allegro “English for Beginners”© AllegroVolvo “Little Things”© VolvoAudika “Love Your Ears”© AudikaHawai'i Tourism Japan “Our Islands”© Hawai'i Tourism Japan
    Allegro · Volvo · Audika · Hawai'i Tourism Japan

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  • Virgin Media "For You" (2022) commercial still© Virgin MediaVirgin Media “For You” 2022Dir. Maceo Frost · adam&eve\TBWABritish Arrows Bronze 2022
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  • Dick's Sporting Goods "Your Year Starts Here" (2023) commercial still© Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods “Your Year Starts Here” 2023Dir. Maceo Frost · Anomaly
  • Hennessy "Société Jas Hennessy & Co. - x NBA - Game Never Stops" (2022) commercial still© HennessyHennessy “Société Jas Hennessy & Co. - x NBA - Game Never Stops” 2022Dir. Maceo Frost · Droga5

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  • BT "It's Good to Talk" (1996) commercial still© BTBT “It's Good to Talk” 1996AMV BBDOIPA Effectiveness Awards Grand Prix 1996
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Questions

Who directed the Virgin Media “Faster Brings Us Closer” commercial?

Maceo Frost directed it, produced by Knucklehead, for the agency adam&eve\TBWA.

Which agency made Virgin Media “Faster Brings Us Closer”?

adam&eve\TBWA created it for Virgin Media (2022).

What awards did Virgin Media “Faster Brings Us Closer” win?

6 awards, including Creative Circle 2022 Silver FILM CRAFT - Best use of Original Music (single), Creative Circle 2021 Bronze FILM CRAFT - Best Colourist, Creative Circle 2021 Bronze FILM CRAFT - Best Direction and Creative Circle 2022 Bronze FILM CRAFT - Best EDITINGc (single).

What is the tagline of Virgin Media “Faster Brings Us Closer”?

“Faster brings us closer”

Sources for the credits and awards

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