Xfinity foils young love in an '80s-inspired romp

Goodby Silverstein & Partners puts a modern spin on an old tale

Published On
Aug 28, 2019

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Like the smarmy protagonist of an ‘80s movie, a teenage boy sneaks his way across a suburban lawn. Wait for lights out? Check. Treats for the guard dog? Check. Sturdy trellis for easy access to the second floor? Check.

His goal, of course, is the waiting arms of his girlfriend, who’s left her bedroom window open.

Though the scenario occurs at the home where John Hughes' classic Ferris Bueller film was shot, it isn’t the ‘80s anymore, and homeowners don’t take kindly to strange kids from the neighborhood invading their personal space. In a world of Nests and GoPros and nanny cams, how’s a guy supposed to get some late-night action?

This time it’s his own phone that gives him away, when it connects to the home’s Xfinity network and pings his girlfriend’s dad, who stops the tryst before it can begin.

The 60-second TV spot by Goodby Silverstein & Partners is directed by Nick Ball via MJZ. It follows more experiential fare from the agency for Xfinity, like a reality TV-themed bar in Miami Beach and a live paranormal investigation of a mansion.

Credits

Date
Aug 28, 2019
Agency :
Goodby Silverstein & Partners
Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing :
Todd Arata
Vice President of Brand Marketing :
Dustin Hayes
Senior Director Brand and Experiential Marketing :
Rose Holden
Sr. Specialist Brand Marketing & Communications :
Victoria Cianciulli
Co-Chairman :
Jeff Goodby
Chief Creative Officer :
Margaret Johnson
Executive Creative Director :
Jim Elliott
Creative Director :
Tristan Graham
Creative Director :
Felipe Lima
Copywriter :
Theo Bayani
Art Director :
Miguel Gonzalez
Copywriter :
Jonathan Pelleg
Art Director :
Jeff Fang
Executive Producer :
James Horner
Senior Producer :
Tess Kenner
Executive Group Account Director :
Chad Bettor
Account Director :
Rachel Fagin
Account Manager :
Lauren Berry
Assistant Account Manager :
Sara Jane Stephens
Director of Brand Strategy :
John Thorpe
Director of Communications :
Meredith Vellines
Director of Business Affairs :
Judy Ybarra
Associate Business Affairs Manager :
Stuart Pidrak
Production Company :
MJZ
Director :
Nick Ball
Executive Producer :
Emma Wilcockson
Producer :
Karen Chen
Director of Photography :
Mihai Malaimare Jr.
Production Designer :
Jamie Vickers
Editorial :
Final Cut
Executive Producer :
Suzy Ramirez
Senior Producer :
Ana Orrach
Editor :
Crispin Struthers
Assistant Editor :
Evan Bleustein
Assistant Editor :
Dillon Stoneburner
Sound Design and Mix :
Lime Studios
Sound Engineer :
Joel Waters
Assistant Sound Engineer :
Enrique Salgado
Executive Producer :
Susie Boyajan
Senior Producer :
Kayla Phungglan
Finishing/VFX Production :
The Mill
Director of Production :
Enca Kaul
Senior Producer :
Erin Hicke
Coordinator :
Will Tyler
Coordinator :
Sean Tomek
On Set Supervisor :
Alex Candlish
VFX Supervisor :
Tim Rudgard
2D Lead Artist/Finishing Artist :
Adam Lambert
2D Lead Artist/Finishing Artist :
Tim Robbins
2D Lead Artist/Finishing Artist :
Scott Johnson
2D Artist :
Yukiko Ishiwata
Colorist :
Adam Scott
Executive Producer Color :
Linda Jackson
Color Coordinator :
Jessica Amburgey
Color Assists :
Gemma Parr
Music Company :
Songs for Film & T.V.
Music Supervisor :
David Fisher
Song :
“Go Where My Baby Lives” by The Strollers

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