We’re not sure who’s behind it, but “Delta’s 80’s In-Flight Safety Video” manages to turn the normally insufferable flight safety video into something totally rad (Update: It is W+K NY, credits after jump).
The 5:22 video should send a welcome wave of nostalgia over children of the 80s (I don’t really qualify, although I did have a Teddy Ruxpin). It manages to cram as many 80s references as possible into the video, while simultaneously tackling the basics of flight safety. From mullets to Alf to vintage electronics, the cultural touchstones are piled on so fast you might not catch them all. It’s definitely the most entertaining flight safety video we’ve ever seen, and a clever way to get people to watch something they’d normally ignore. Bonus points for enlisting Jerry Casale from Devo.
Executive Creative Directors Scott Vitrone/Ian Reichenthal
Creative Directors Sean McLaughlin + John Parker
Copywriter Greg Rutter
Art Director Alan Buchanan
Head of Content Production Lora Schulson
Producer Cheryl Warbrook
Account Team Nathan Stewart + Dipal Shah + Jasmina Almeda
Director of Business Affairs Sara Jagielski + Quentin Perry
PRODUCTION
Production Company Arts & Sciences
Director Matt Aselton / Azazel Jacobs
Executive Producer Marc Marrie
Managing Director Mal Ward
Line Producer Zoe Odlum / Dina Oberly
Director of Photography Corey Walter
EDITORIAL
Editorial Company Mackenzie Cutler
Editor Ian Mackenzie
Post Producer Evan Meeker
Editorial Assistant Nick Divers
VFX
VFX Company MPC
VFX Lead Flame Marcus Wood
VFX Compositors Marcus Wood
Producer Philip Whalley
TELECINE
Telecine Company Company 3
Colorist Tim Masick
MIX
Mix Company Mackenzie Cutler
Sound Designer Sam Shaffer
MUSIC
Song Black Iris
Artist Chill Pill 80’s