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Vodafone “40 Years of Christmas Connection” 2025

Vodafone “40 Years of Christmas Connection” (2025) is a Vodafone commercial for Leo Burnett. It won 7 awards, including Creative Circle 2025 Gold Film Craft - Casting : SINGLE.

A heartwarming Christmas ad showcasing 40 years of Vodafone connecting families through evolving mobile technology, culminating in a joyful reunion.

Video: Vodafone UK on YouTube

Shot by shot

  1. A woman in her 40s, wearing a purple blouse and a floral apron, talks on a red corded phone with a concerned expression in a decorated living room.© Vodafone0:01
  2. A family arrives at a suburban house decorated for Christmas, with a man talking on a phone and a woman carrying a bowl.© Vodafone0:06
  3. A person in jeans and red-and-white socks walks past an old-fashioned mobile phone on a carpeted floor, with Christmas decorations nearby.© Vodafone0:11
  4. A young man in a cap and jacket talks on an old-fashioned mobile phone, looking confused in a cluttered shop.© Vodafone0:15
  5. A young girl with dark hair sits on a couch, holding a light blue flip phone, looking at an older man next to her, with a Christmas tree in the background.© Vodafone0:23
  6. A young woman in a t-shirt and jacket looks at a man with a beard, who is looking up, as they sit on a couch in a living room with a Christmas tree.© Vodafone0:28
  7. A family gathers inside a home for Christmas, while a young boy stands outside in the garden, looking in through a glass door.© Vodafone0:35
  8. A father sits on the floor with his two young children, taking a selfie in front of a decorated Christmas tree in a cozy living room.© Vodafone0:48
  9. A man stands with his back to the camera, looking at a house decorated with Christmas lights and a wreath, as snow falls around him at night.© Vodafone0:56
  10. A middle-aged woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a blue sweater, smiles while holding a red smartphone to her ear in a cozy kitchen.© Vodafone0:59
  11. A young man with a phone to his ear smiles at a woman with red hair, who is seen from behind, standing in a doorway at night.© Vodafone1:06
  12. A woman with red hair embraces a younger person, holding a red smartphone, in a warmly lit interior setting.© Vodafone1:13

Stills © Vodafone. Made by Leo Burnett.

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The idea

Showcasing 40 years of Christmas connections through the evolution of mobile phones.

Tagline: “Connecting you at Christmas for 40 years. Vodafone, the nation's network. Together we can.”

nostalgic journeyfamily reunionevolving technologyChristmas magiclong-distance connectionsurprise arrival

The cut

Length
84 s
Shots
33
Average shot
2.5 s

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    A woman in her 40s, wearing a purple blouse and a floral apron, talks on a red corded phone with a concerned expression in a decorated living room.© VodafoneA family arrives at a suburban house decorated for Christmas, with a man talking on a phone and a woman carrying a bowl.© VodafoneA person in jeans and red-and-white socks walks past an old-fashioned mobile phone on a carpeted floor, with Christmas decorations nearby.© VodafoneA young man in a cap and jacket talks on an old-fashioned mobile phone, looking confused in a cluttered shop.© Vodafone
    Frames from Vodafone “40 Years of Christmas Connection”

  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 Vodafone “40 Years of Christmas Connection” in order, with its length, framing and what happens in it.

    A woman in her 40s, wearing a purple blouse and a floral apron, talks on a red corded phone with a concerned expression in a decorated living room.© VodafoneA family arrives at a suburban house decorated for Christmas, with a man talking on a phone and a woman carrying a bowl.© VodafoneA person in jeans and red-and-white socks walks past an old-fashioned mobile phone on a carpeted floor, with Christmas decorations nearby.© VodafoneA young man in a cap and jacket talks on an old-fashioned mobile phone, looking confused in a cluttered shop.© VodafoneA young girl with dark hair sits on a couch, holding a light blue flip phone, looking at an older man next to her, with a Christmas tree in the background.© VodafoneA young woman in a t-shirt and jacket looks at a man with a beard, who is looking up, as they sit on a couch in a living room with a Christmas tree.© Vodafone
    Length: 84 s · Shots: 33 · Average shot: 2.5 s

  3. 03Ad ideas: every spot built on a nostalgic journey

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    John Lewis “Through the Ages”© John LewisRenault “Historias Argentinas”© RenaultExpedia “The Scotland Brothers”© ExpediaDanone “35th Anniversary”© Danone
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Questions

Which agency made Vodafone “40 Years of Christmas Connection”?

Leo Burnett created it for Vodafone (2025).

What awards did Vodafone “40 Years of Christmas Connection” win?

7 awards, including Creative Circle 2025 Gold Film Craft - Casting : SINGLE, Creative Circle 2025 Gold Film Craft - Costume & Wardrobe : SINGLE, Creative Circle 2025 Gold Film Craft - Direction : SINGLE and Creative Circle 2025 Gold Film Craft - Production Design Styling/Art Direction : SINGLE.

What is the tagline of Vodafone “40 Years of Christmas Connection”?

“Connecting you at Christmas for 40 years. Vodafone, the nation's network. Together we can.”

Sources for the credits and awards

creativecircle.co.uk