After two amazing days in Japan, winners for CICLOPE Asia‘s first edition have been announced in the Awards Ceremony held in Shibuya, Tokyo. For the first time in the Asia-Pacific region, top producers and creatives chose -among about 200 entries- the most well-crafted commercials and music videos in 14 categories.
During the event, one piece won a Grand Prix: Go Gentle Australia – “Stop the Horror”, directed by Justin Kurzel, produced by Revolver / Will O’Rourke, edited by Arc Edit andcreated by Cummins and Partners. Based on a points system where all credited companies receive 1 (one) point for a finalist submission, 7 (seven) points for an awarded entry and 20 (ten) points for a Grand Prix, CICLOPE Asia also delivered special awards to:
Production Company of the Year: Revolver / Will O’Rourke Agency of the Year: Cummins and Partners
Here’s the complete list of winners. Congratulations!
Nissin Foods Holding - "Samurai Noodles 'The Originator'"
Production Company: AOI Pro. Inc. Director: Yasuda Daichi Animation Company: Nishikaigan Co.NISHIKAIGAN Agency: SAMURAI Inc./small inc./BOKU TO YOU Inc. Country: Japan
Casting
NZ Transport Agency - "Rat's Tale"
Production Company: Finch Director: Nick Ball Agency: Clemenger BBDO | Touchcast Country: Australia
Cinematography
Nike "Shanghai Fast"
Production Company: Stink Films Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Director of Photography: Adolpho Veloso Agency: Wieden+Kennedy Shanghai Country: China
Production Company: Scoundrel Films Director: Tim Bullock Agency: DDB New Zealand Country: Australia
Editing
Suntory InnovationIn The 227th Year | Cutters Studios Tokyo
Brand: Iyemon
Agency: HAKUHODO Inc.
Editor: Ryan McGuire (Cutters Studios Tokyo)
Sound Design: Mike Regan, John Binder, Bum Bum (Cutters Studios)
Director: Hisashi Eto
Low Budget
OTTO - "50 Shades of No"
Production Company: OTTO Director: Annelise Hickey Production Copmany: OTTO Country: Australia
Original Music
Nike -"Shanghai Fast"
Production Company: Stink Films Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Music Company: Soundtrack Music Associates Agency: Wieden+Kennedy Shanghai Country: China
Production Design
Visit Victoria - "A Twist At Every Turn"
Production Company: Revolver/Will O'Rourke Director: Gary Freedman Production Designer: Adele Flere Agency: Clemenger BBDO Melbourne Country: Australia
Visual Effects
Westpac - "Help when it matters"
Production Company: Exit Films Director: Mark Molloy Visual Effects: Alt.vfx Agency: DDB Sydney Country: Australia
Writing
Unilever - "Bodybuilder"
Production Company: Stink Films Director: Diego Nuñez Irigoyen Agency: Ogilvy & Mather Singapore Country: China
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
Live Experience
Adidas - "Green Light Run"
Production Company: Tohokushinsha Film Corporation Director: Keisuke Hakomori Agency: TBWA\Hakuhodo Country: Japan
Music Video
OK Go - "Obsession"
Production Company: AOI Pro. Inc. Director: Yusuke Tanaka + Damian Kulash Artist: OK Go Country: Japan