This five minute viral film was made for British multinational telecommunications company Vodafone using material from their 'Static Dolls' campaign which Chris also wrote and directed. The story of the struggling mannequin band was used as a comic counterpoint to the high profile bands which Vodafone sponsored for its Europe wide 'Live Music' campaign which culminated in the Vodafone Live Music Awards. This short was played at each of the concerts which Vodafone sponsored and was released online. The viral feature the voices of British comedians Russell Brand (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) , Robert Webb (Peep Show) and Julia Davis (Nighty Night, Hunderby). As well as directing, Chris wrote and performed the music, designed the characters and co-wrote the script.
To see the rest of Vodafone 'Static Dolls' campaign, click here.
Director: Chris Waitt
Producer: Chris O' Reilly
Production Company: Nexus Studios
Writers: Chris Waitt, Chris O' Reilly, Hugh Todd, Adam Scholes
Music: Chris Waitt
Editor: Henry Trotter
Agency: JWT
AWARDS
Cannes, Best 360 Campaign
D&AD Yellow Pencil
