Getty Images Creative Grants exceptional prize for Thomas Cristofolleti and Phibious Vietnam !

This is one of the most inportant awards on this field, maybe the most important one, and Phibious + photographer Thomas Cristofolleti are exceptional finalist !

Created in 2009, the Getty Images Creative Grants were introduced to help nonprofits use the power of imagery to promote positive change in the world and help communicate their stories more effectively.

This year, in addition to the two successful grant recipients (Linka Anne Odom and Klaus Thymann), two other outstanding grant applications were commended by the judges.

One of the exceptional grants was given to us Phibious Vietnam + Thomas Cristofoletti.

Madrid-based Photographer Thomas Cristofoletti and agency Phibious, based in Vietnam, were honored for their proposal to support the non-profit Federacao Camponesa KAFO in Guinea Bissau, which is devoted to the promotion of sustainable rural development for the local population. They proposed a selection of portraits taken of famous radio announcers whose testimony would help the rural population think and act in defense of their natural resources and would be featured on billboards, commercials and brochures. The campaign would help promote civil awareness of the environmental and social impact of phosphate mining on the region.
Project partners:
Photographer: Thomas Cristofoletti
Agency: Phibious
Nonprofit: Federacao Camponesa KAFO

Second exceptional grant:

Photographer Heiko Hellwig and agency Echolot from Germany were honored for their proposal to support The Surfrider Foundation, whose mission is the protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network. They proposed a unique campaign to place large-scale images and banners on public beaches.

The two big winners this year:

Pathwayssees photographer Linka Anne Odom and agency Good Pilot collaborate with D-Foundation to pursue a project which aims to recruit volunteers to increase effectiveness of medical care provided to vulnerable people in India.  Through their visual communication, they aim to inspire doctors to travel to India and donate their skills to the project, as well as raise awareness around D-Foundation itself by creating pop-up exhibitions highlighting the charity’s work in hospitals around Germany.

·         Project Pressure, by photographer Klaus Thymann and agency Mother London will visually highlight global glacial history, before the demise of this natural wonder.  The grant will enable Thymann to travel to Nepal, where he will document the field work of the Project Pressure team and the impact of glacial retreat on the local population. As well as imagery and video, Mother London will also utilize social media platforms and narrated slideshows to record his work.

For more information about the Getty Images Creative Grants programme, please visit www.gettyimages.com.au/grants which features the winners and finalists.

Phibous Vietnam and The Sweet Shop defines pleasure in new tvc for Piaggio scooters

Description campaignasia

What would it feel like to fly? Director Luci Schroder and Phibous Vietnam explore this question in ‘Pleasure’, a sleek and sexy spot for Piaggio scooters.

The story takes the audience on a surreal journey via the fantasies of the heroine. The gravity defying imagery, modern styling, subdued palette and gorgeous use of slow-motion combine to answer one thing. “What is the Piaggio Fly?” Simple, it’s pleasure.

The production happened locally in Vietnam. Schroder had this to say about her experience, “I really enjoyed imagining this piece. I wanted to deliver something visually unique, dream like but at the same time tangible. I am pleased with the final result. Shooting in Vietnam was a really fun experience. I was instantly struck by the frenetic energy of Ho Chi Minh City and the food was pretty damn amazing!”

Coke #1 Brand Associated with Tet (Chinese Lunar Year in Vietnam)

Millward Brown has released in the press that Coca-Cola is THE #1 BRAND associated with Tet. Omo #2 !!!  Last year, Omo was #1. That’s again great news for Phibious !!!

Vespa Timeless Moments Print Ad - Vietnam

Since 1946, Vespa has been associated with unforgettable experiences that evoke great style, beauty and comfort. Experiences that allows us to appreciate and remember
the more important things in life. To get away from the hustle and bustle; to reconnect with ourselves and to embrace unforgettable moments with others.
Vespa inspires timeless moments.

CD: Alberto Talegon

ACD: Livio Grossi

Art Director: Alberto Talegon and Livio Grossi

Copy: Hien, Son, Toan

Account: Chau and Thao