JWT Toronto Plugs Canadian Film Festival in Zombie-Themed Spot

By Erik Oster 

JWT Toronto worked with director Jonathan Bensimon to create the above zombie-themed spot promoting the Canadian Film Festival, which runs from March 20-22.

The 2:49 effort follows the story of Antoine Zombé, a zombie actor who is an actual zombie and also happens to be Canadian (so he’s a polite zombie). “Canadian Zombie” traces Antoine’s career arc from his early days struggling with auditions — “More zombie, less polite Canadian,” one director tells him — to his success as a movie star (complete with zombie takes on popular hits, like “Raging Zombie,” “Eating Private Bryan,” and “I, Zombie.” It’s a fun, tongue-in-cheek approach to promoting the Canadian Film Festival, where “The films are great” and, like Antoine, “they just happen to be Canadian.” Stick around for credits after the jump. Credits

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JWT:
Brent Choi – Chief Creative & Integration Officer
Ryan Spelliscy – SVP Creative Director
Jim Wortley – Executive Creative Director
Colin Winn – Associate Creative Director
Shelby Spigelman – Producer

SPY:
Director/Cameraman – Jonathan Bensimon
Executive Producer – Marni Luftspring
Executive Producer – Stephanie Walker-Wells
Line Producer – Jason Aita

MARRIED TO GIANTS:
Editor – Graham Chisholm

POST:
Alter Ego – Tricia Hargoiles/Steve McGregor

MUSIC:
Grayson Matthews – Tom Westin/Dave Sorbrara

 

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