2014 Winners & Shortlists

DONT' GO TO LEBANON

BrandMINISTRY OF TOURISM
Product/ServiceMINISTRY OF TOURISM
EntrantIMPACT BBDO Beirut, LEBANON
CategoryFilm - Best Use of Music
Entrant Company IMPACT BBDO Beirut, LEBANON
Advertising Agency IMPACT BBDO Beirut, LEBANON
Production Company SIGNATURE PRODUCTIONS Beirut, LEBANON

Brief Explanation

Regardless of the regional turmoil and all tension points, one truth is just hard to ignore; to the reasons of the heart, all reasons fade

Creative Execution

The music used originates from a famous Lebanese singer and music composer: Wadih el safi, song called "rah halfak". The ministry of tourism has secured right for using the music in this film. The challenge of the MOT campaign was to convince both tourists and Lebanese living abroad to challenge the embargo imposed by their countries to visit an "insecure" Lebanon. The power of the music is that it builds on the nostalgia, patriotism and most importantly the emotional contrast with the rational message being delivered.

Credits

Name Role
Walid Kanaan Chief Creative Officer
Samir Tamari Creative Director
Miriam Jbeily Copywriter
Rawad Keyrouz Agency Producer
Karim Diab Account Supervisor
Anthony Makhlouf Producer
Jad Aouad Director
Nasser Shibani Sound Design/Arrangement
Cutting Edge Post Production
Wadih El Safi Safi Rah Halfak Music