Boards Magazine - November 1, 2008
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BOARDFLOW
Boardflow Los Angeles 6/10; Toronto 7/10; New York 6/10; London 6/10
MONITOR
Wassup Redux Charles Stone reprises seminal short for Obama
A quickie with an agency producer Fred & Farid head of production Robin Accard discusses time machines, eating the most expensive burger in the world and (ahem) a military strip tease for the elderly.
Sausage party Mother cooks up hot dog resto in New York
Playlist Feist> Honey Honey; Jemapur> AANAATT; ladyhawke> my delerium
Topspots Canal+ "Versailles"; Diesel "S.F.W. - Safe For Work"; VW Tiguan "Walter"; Nike "Fate"; Ask.com "Eighth Grader"
Trouble ahead? Industry reactions to economic turbulence
DIRECTOR'S CHAIR
Water cooler worthy Clay Weiner sees the soul in simplicity
SPOTOPSY
PC doth protest Crispin expresses "Pride" for Microsoft Windows
ON LOCATION
Of bikes and beer Mallorca satisfies for Stella Artois
I.D.
Enter at your own risk Topix creates hellish house for Dexter
When the lights go out Designs come alive for MadinSpain titles
Agency Producers: The young and the fearless
The eyes have it CP+B's Sloan Schroeder brings super powers to the job
The secret weapon Goodby's Timothy Plain is a diy kind of guy
A kindred spirit BBH's Chad Utsch doesn't miss a trick
Flying high Mother's Kirsten Kates ditches the friendly skies for production
One man band Small is beautiful for Johannes Leonardo's Matt Mattingly
MUSIC IN ADVERTISING
Labels of Record In this edition of our Music in Advertising report, we take a close look at record labels - both indie and major - that have made the move into full-fledged brand consultancy, and the opportunities that creates for partnerships with agencies and production companies. Plus, we turn our ears (and eyes) to some of the most entrancing musical accompaniment that has graced the spot realm recently.
Sound choices And now, a look at several spots with music treatments that run the gamut from electric kalimbas to automobile-generated ditties.
EDITING
Prime cuts Here you'll find some top chops from recent spots, as well as a look at the winning project in this year's AICE Camp Kuleshov competition.
Willow remixed Mash-up takes first place at Camp Kuleshov
INVENTORY & HOOKUPS
Inventory & hookups A look at who's making the moves
REARVIEW
Boards Summit 2008 Stepping up the game
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