Voyager director Marcus Tortorici puts a range of cinematic tricks to use in the latest campaign for The Home Depot’s house brand, Husky Tools, via creative agency LERMA/. With cutting-edge visuals and relatable storytelling, the campaign exemplifies Tortorici’s ability to transform ideas into compelling narratives that resonate with audiences while celebrating the quality, innovation and range of offerings Husky provides.
"From the very first call with LERMA/, it was an explosion of creative ideas—from the look and feel of the images to the specific sound design elements driving the spot's momentum,” shares Tortorici. “We had a lot of fun dreaming up ideas and the freedom to run with them was a blast. Our goal was to make each of these tools look and feel as powerful as possible, and I'm happy with how that was translated onto the screen."
The campaign unfolds through potential-filled narratives brought to life by precise, dynamic camera work and a meticulous visual approach. Tortorici utilized choreographed transitions, intricate lighting and the Bolt Motion Control system to create four unique spots in just three days. Using a combination of Scorpion cranes, fixed perspective hard mounts, POVs and probe lenses, macro close-ups of the tools captured the satisfaction of hands-on projects, showcasing the craftsmanship and attention to detail in each scene. The result is a visual narrative that elevates the tools as more than just objects but as an extension of one's skills.
Credits:
Client: Husky x The Home Depot
Senior Director, Brand Development & Marketing: Lloyd Lorenzsonn
Senior Manager, Brand Development: Danielle Jarlock
Manager, Global Brand Development: John Christian
Agency: LERMA/
Principal, Creative: Alex Campo
Creative Director, Copy: Domingo Palma
Creative Director, Art: Arturo Lee
Producer: Jacqueline Beiro
Art Director: James Bowers
Principal, Brand Leadership: Jen Taylor
Account Executive: Josie Peterson
Business Affairs Manager: Dayana Gurrola
Production Co: Voyager
Director: Marcus Tortorici
Executive Producer: Andrew Hutcheson
Head of Production: Meliz Yilmaz
Producer: Rich Salamone
Production Manager: Ryan Murray
Production Coordinator: Michelle Ryman
Director of Photography: Casey Stolberg
Photographer: Ryan Wendler
1st AC - A Cam: Alec Love
1st AC - B Cam: Austin Blythe
2nd AC: Alex Buhlig
Production Design: Magnolia Art House
Production Designer: Bronson Castro
Art Director: Sophia Kotowski
Art Coordinator: Johnny Tangney
Product Specialist: Derek Robertson
Casting: KellyCASTING
Animal Casting: Star K9
Locations Manager: Jason Underwood
Sound Mixer: Matthew Dunaway
About Voyager:
Voyager is a Brooklyn-based production company that tells stories of all sizes for agencies, brands, and audiences everywhere. Founded in 2015, Voyager quickly established itself as an incubator for new talent, garnering awards at D&AD, One Screen, YDA, Young Guns, and CLIOs. Voyager and its directors have collaborated with agencies such as 72&Sunny, Anomaly, and Wieden+Kennedy and for clients like Adidas, Kia, and McDonald’s, among countless others. Their documentary and narrative films are available for streaming on Hulu, HBO, and Apple TV+, being recognized at such prestigious festivals as SXSW, Tribeca, and CIFF. Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
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