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Published On
May 05, 2023
A man in a red shirt running and smiling with a bottle of orange Gatorade

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Dealing with a devastating breakup? You should try hitting the bottle ... of Gatorade.

That’s the message from the sports drink brand in a cinematic three-minute film from Isla agency for Latin America connecting sport and exercise to mental health. While Gatorade typically focuses on being physically restorative, this work explores how exercise itself can be mentally so—instilling confidence, restoring self-esteem and making people more vital and happier.

Gatorade, of course, plays a role by providing the hydration and energy to work out.

 

The spot was directed by Nicolás Pérez Veiga, and produced by Primo Buenos Aires.

“Together with our regional team, we have worked for the last three years in connecting the brand to new audiences,” Rodrigo Grau and Ariel Serkin, chief creative officers at Isla, said in a statement. “This short film tells the story of what happens when playing sports intervenes in human everyday stories.”

“No matter which sport you play, what kind of training you do or your fitness level, Gatorade exists to provide you with complete hydration, with electrolytes and energy, to perform better and reach your potential,” said Martin Watson, hydration marketing senior director at Gatorade.

Credits

Date
May 05, 2023
Client :
Gatorade
Agency :
Isla
Chief Creative Officer :
Ariel Serkin
Chief Creative Officer :
Rodrigo Grau
Chief Strategy Officer :
Mariano Serkin
Managing Director & Head of Media :
Victoria Clucellas
Executive Creative Director :
Mariano Gamba
Executive Creative Director :
Rodrigo Greco
Creative :
Nicolas Perez Veiga
Creative :
Ariel Serkin
Creative :
Rodrigo Grau
Head of Production :
Coqui Gimenez Uriburu
Production House :
Primo Content
Executive Producer :
Caro Cordini
Producer :
Gala Gonzalez Costes
Producer :
German Lentini
Director of Photography :
Agustin Claramunt
Director of Art :
Magui Arrieta
Wardrobe :
Greta Ure
Editor :
Pau Baialardo
Post Production Company :
Cesani VFX
Sound :
Porta Estudio
Music :
Papa Music
Color :
Maria Color Grading
Post Production Coordinator :
Seba Lopez
Advertiser :
PepsiCo
Senior Marketing Director :
Martin Watson
Marketing Director :
Gonzalo Chigo
Regional Marketing Manager :
Álvaro Ascenzo
Producer :
Gonzalo Lemos

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