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By Tom Banks, Creative editor

August 8, 2024 | 4 min read

Film shows governments lured into temptation by nefarious groups distracting them from signing UN plastics treaty.

There’s more Olympics-inspired work today as countries enter a race against time to end single-use plastic in this Greenpeace campaign by We Are Social.

The social-first agency commissioned Jon E Price to direct the film in a bid to draw attention to treaty negotiations taking place in Busan, South Korea, in November.

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In the campaign, we see countries embodied as suit-clad runners being offered bribes by lobbyists and fossil fuel companies. As they race to the finish line, an ambiguous ending leaves us wondering which countries will sign the treaty.

The social-first film will roll out across all Greenpeace channels.

According to market research platform Kantar 89% of viewers would feel engaged watching this ad, while a majority would find the brand more appealing after watching it.

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Creative Agency: We Are Social

Executive creative director: Simon Richings

Creative: Lauren Ashton

Production: We Are Social Studios

Executive producer: Dan Keefe

Senior producer: Luke Mortimer

Production manager: Isabelle Ramsden

Production assistant: Janice Puati

Director: Jon E Price

Director of photography: David Bird

Casting director: Des Hamilton

Casting: Des Hamilton & Jo Harris

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