Mexico Plays Another (Or Four Others): An Exclusive Interview with Production Designer Roberto Bonelli
Earlier this week, we premiered our latest spot for FIFA, directed by Yael Staav. We asked Production Designer Roberto Bonelli how he was able to accomplish transforming Mexico City into four different continents.
Yael Staav Scores For FIFA
FIFA and Marketel tapped one of our favorites, Yael Staav, to direct their latest campaign, focusing in on who might be your next soccer idol.
From Our Friends: A+’s Danny Sangra Has The Fashion Film Parody We’ve Always Wanted
Fashion films are notoriously moody and vague, while conveying dynamic visuals and brand experiences. What that means for our friends at A+ and specifically director Danny Sangra, is that they were just asking to be parodied in the best way.
Recipes Are The Ties That Bind in Carlos Cuaron’s La Lechera Reencuentros
Carlos Cuarón explores the time-old traditions of family recipes passed down from generation to generation in this heartwarming spot for Nestle entitled “La Lechera Reencuentros.”
Nothing But Love With Tennis Player Del Potro and Sebastian Schor
It was our serve for Telcel, so we brought in star tennis player Juan Martín del Potro to volley with Sebastian Schor in this fun spot for the telecommunications company.
It’s About The Brand Feeling, Not The Brand Selling
Telling you that Company X sells you the best product in the world is an order you can either choose to believe or not, but telling you that Company X sells happiness - well, who wouldn’t want to buy?
We’re Hosting the Ciclope World Tour Conference!
We are proud to announce that we are hosting “The Evolution of Storytelling” conference at Ciclope in New York City this Thursday.
The Lift Retrospective: We’re Ten Years Old
In 2005 we launched The Lift with a project directed by Filip Nilsson for Banamex. We opened up the vault to revisit the feel-good spot, “Stay Young.” Ten years later, we think it still holds up.
Location Guide: The Restaurants of Gabriela Cámara
While she’s preparing for a venture in San Francisco called “Diana La Cazadora” later this year, Gabriela’s delicious claim to fame resides right in Mexico City, and we are frequent patrons here at The Lift.
The Mexico Film Commission Explained
The Film Commission in Mexico and The Lift have an altruistic origin story.
Common Misconception: Walk the City, Why Don’t You?
While often you can find the streets of Mexico heavily trafficked, you’d be hard pressed to find an international city more (enjoyably) walkable than our own.
Say “Happy Valentine’s Day” with Yael Staav
Love is a many splendored thing, and right now, love is in the air.
Filip Nilsson’s Folke Film Named Most Awarded Production Company 2014!
We’re happy to report that our director Filip Nilsson’s production company Folke Films was named the number two most awarded production company of 2014 - and he’s still living to tell the tale!
Brand Characters Make Commercials Resonate
Whether its the Dos Equis “most interesting man in the world” or Axe’s Isaiah Mustafa or Progressive’s Flo or Travelocity’s signature gnome, a brand character helps make a commercial easily identifiable and just plain likable.
Mexico Plays Another: Transforming Into Cities Internationally
You often hear of notable cities playing another in film; Toronoto becomes Los Angeles, Los Angeles becomes every-other-city-in-the-world. What you might not know is that we’ve doubled cities throughout Mexico for international locations.
Location Guide: Escape Your Winter Here
While whatever hellish weather is being unleashed in some of the formidable climates around the world, might we suggest a trip to Mexico to help you unwind (or to help your fingers thaw enough to get some work done?).