Cannes Lions
PRETTYBIRD, Culver City / BEYONCE / 2016
Overview
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Credits
Description
Building off of the idea of tracing Beyonce through different historical eras and tones, we wanted to create a piece that shows an energetic, artful portraiture of country salvage. Reclaiming our streets and reforming our history.
Execution
Formation was deeply inspired by New Orleans and the south. To get the feel of different eras, a bolex camera and realistic VHS-style editing was used. The timeline was two weeks from the initial concept to the completed video.
Outcome
Formation was viewed over 34 million times and portrayed a similar message to the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Reviewed and praised by multiple publications, the song and video caused Americans to comment on police brutality and racism in today's society.