"...yeah, dude, srsly..."
Oh sure, it's the grand idea paired with the true to war-movie form storytelling, and there's brilliance in the kid casting, but none of this would be if it hadn't been for a client who agreed to do something.. you know.. for the kids. Offspring just watched this ad over and over again. She wants an epic treehouse. Wants. Escape Pod says it was pure childish joy to shoot this ad.
OH WAIT here comes the smallprint:
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Ad agency: Escape Pod
Director: Ray Dillman MJZ in LA
Editor: Mike Coletta from Redcar Chicago
Sound: Drew Weir at Vagabond Audio.
Colorist: Mike Matusek of Nolo Digital Film