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Northern Lights

DOOMSDAY ENTERTAINMENT, Los Angeles / EXPEDIA / 2024

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Overview

Background

Northern Lights was the second spot in a global campaign as part of Expedia's new partnership as Netflix’s first global advertising partner to activate a multimarket campaign on the streamer’s ad-supported plan throughout 2024. As part of the partnership, Netflix will begin airing localized creative in respective markets this month. The content is part of Expedia’s “Made to Travel” brand platform and was developed by an in-house creative team. Through the deal, Expedia will run a variety of ads, including 15-, 30- and 60-second spots, tailored to each country. The brand wants to help people tick off their must-do bucket list experiences this year and top of the list is seeing the Northern Lights. The ad made its debut on Super Bowl Sunday during the pre-game show in the US and in-game in Canada. It will also air in the UK and Australia.

Execution

Our director utilized his signature style of restraint and simplicity and applied it to this beautifully emotional story of multi-generations needing to prioritize family and adventure that is relatable in any culture. He captured this heartwarming narrative with precise expertise and experience, making sure to highlight the nuance and beautiful simplicity of these everyday moments. Collaborating with his longtime DP and production team, they brought their distinguished style from long form projects to the short form world making everything feel elevated and cinematic.

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