Birdie
Description
Over 25 million birds fatally collide with windows in Canada each year.
This staggering statistic was delivered nationwide today with the release of Canadian non-profit FLAP CANADA’s public service announcement, “Birdie”.
Raising awareness of the problem posed a creative challenge: how do you present the often gruesome reality of the birds’ fate without turning off audiences? Adam William Wilson, who wrote and directed the spot for FLAP, came up with a surprising take.
Wilson, best known for his work as a commercial production designer, uses a badminton game as a trojan horse to deliver the message. The 60-second PSA presents itself as a sports film about badminton, before shifting its focus towards the badminton “birdies” as they fly through the air. The film uses slow-motion footage of the birdies as they smash off various rackets, culminating with a final “thud” as they slam off a pane of invisible glass, fall to the ground and explode in a puff of feathers.
This professional campaign titled 'Birdie' was published in Canada in April, 2019. It was created for the brand: FLAP, . This Film medium campaign is related to the Public Interest industry and contains 1 media asset. It was submitted about 6 years ago.
Credits
Creative Director: Sean Ganann
Production Company: Road Street
Director: Adam William Wilson
Producer: Matt Horvat
Producer: Natalia Guled
Director: Adam William Wilson
Director of Photography: Kris Belchevski
Phantom Op: Andrew Salkey
2nd Camera: Claudio Manni
Stylist: Kate Day
Editing: Rooster Post Production
Editor: Dave De Carlo
Assistant Editor: Sarah Carlisle
Colour: TheVanity
Colourist: Andrew Exworth
Sound Mix: Cam Findlay
Art Director: Britt Skelly
Prop Master: Gustavo Franco
Set Dresser: Taz Madden
Equipment rental: Affiliated Equipment
Camera: 2D house
