One of the Best Commercials Ever Made || Volkswagen “Big Day” (2001)

One of my favorite commercials. Ever. It still resonates with me, 22 years later. A brilliant piece of filmmaking—story, pacing, composition, acting, directing, editing, music—all of it. 60 seconds of magic. Reposted here, with love. Enjoy. Credits: Original Airdate: January 28, 2001, during Super Bowl XXXV Director: Dante Ariola Director, Photography: Neil Shapiro Producer: Paul Albanase Actors: Kevin Rahm (driver), Carmen Nicole (bride) Musical Artist: J. Ralph, “One Million Miles Away” Recording Studio: Blast Music Recording Engineer: Joe O'Connell Art Director: Paul Renner Executive Creative Director: Alan Pafenbach Chief Creative Officer: Ron Lawner Editor: Andre Betz Colorist: Tim Masick Copywriter: Carl Loeb Agency: Arnold Worldwide-Boston Agency Producer: Keith Dezen Production Company: Propaganda Films Editorial Company: Bug Editorial Client/Brand: Volkswagen