Media: TV
Category: Public interest
Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi
Brand: Parkinson Vereniging
Geo: Europe, Netherlands
The Harlem Shake became a global Internet hype in no-time. Millions participated. They danced the Harlem Shake like they lost control of their body for a moment. There’s no message behind it, it’s just plain fun to watch. But we do have a clear message: Parkinson’s patients lose control over their bodies, forever. There’s no acting in this film. De main character, a Parkinson’s patient (and the chairman of the foundation), is shown shaking out of control as a result of lack of his medication. Shaking. Fun for some… Daily struggle for others.
Advertising Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Creative Directors: Maarten Dobbelaar, Rick Coolegem
Art Directors: Maarten Dobbelaar, Tim ten Dam
Copywriters: Rick Coolegem, Jan Bosch
Photographer: Byven Molenaar
Camera: Bycen Molenaar
Production: DPPLR
Published: March 2013