Arto has hidden powers Not only can he somehow, some way, get a lower fair when traveling on Helsinki Region Transport's bus system, but-- he has the power to stop the bus.* This spot is so hilarious, it reminds me of those 1970's "true science fiction," specials or something. From the music to the casting, to the washed-out look. Even the cat is perfect. I love me some dry humor.
*The joke here is that in Finland (at least on country roads but it also applies to Helsinki) that's the only way the bus stops.
Client: Helsinki Region Transportation
Marketing Director: Mari Flink
Client marketing manager: Sami Jokivirta
Marketing planner: Kaarina Kivimäki
Agency: 358 Helsinki
Art Director: Antero Jokinen
Copywriter: Jani Tynnilä
Account director: Veera Kivimäki
Account manager: Mari Romanoff
Graphic designer: Kukka-Maria Kiuru
Production Company: Directors Guild Helsinki
Executive Producer: Ville Varesvuo
Producer: Juha-Matti Nieminen
Director: Teemu Niukkanen
DOP: Tuomas Järvelä
Post Production: Talvi Digital
Editor: Mikko Löppönen
Sound Design: Tuomas Seppänen & Timo Anttila / Humina