20 May, 2019 - 06:03
Hot on the heels on a spate of accolades for his short film Vuka, including a merit certificate from the prestigious One Show, Egg Films Zwelethu Radebe has drawn on memories of his childhood to create a new TVC for Cadbury that will tug on South Africas heart strings.
The hard-hitting Vuka, created for the SAB Be the Mentor programme, added the One Show Merit Award to its Editors Choice on Little Black Book, Best of Reel on ididtht, Creative Circle Awards 2018 2nd position, and Ciclope shortlist.
The Cadbury Moms Birthday TVC, tapping into the truth that moms always have a lot going on - work, dinner, family life, your homework - tells the story of one little girl doing what she can to make her mom feel special on her birthday.
Whether its in 60 seconds or 180 minutes, story is everything, says Egg Films Zwelethu Radebe. In addition, my dad owned a filling station and convenience store in Soweto while I was growing up, so Moms Birthday lands in a particularly nostalgic place for me.
The ad is an adaptation of a British commercial, but interestingly feels distinctly South African. Working alongside Egg producer Saskia Rosenberg Haak, Ogilvy creatives Terry McKenna, Sue Jenner, Hazel Davies, and DOP Fabian Vettiger, Radebe has delivered authentic textures, effortless visual aesthetic and a complimentary ensemble cast.
Zwelethus filmmaking is defined by an empathy for his characters and a genuine interest in what they experience, so naturally a lot of the really important work happens during casting, adds Rosenberg Haak. In this piece, we enjoy three beautifully juxtaposed characters for a brief moment. Enormous in their subtlety - the performances are understated and nuanced.
This is one of the sweetest ads of the year. Watch it now, then go phone your mom!
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