Dive into the poignant narrative of ‘Witnesses,’ a three-and-a-half-minute short film crafted by Ogilvy Greece in collaboration with the Greek Ministry of Education. Delving deep into the societal scourge of school bullying, this cinematic masterpiece employs a classic three-act structure to illuminate the heartbreaking consequences faced by its characters. As the tragic hero grapples with a dramatic reversal, viewers are compelled to confront the harsh realities of bullying plaguing Greek society. Premiering online and on TV, ‘Witnesses’ swiftly captured the hearts of millions, sparking widespread conversation and debate across the nation for over a week. This impactful campaign, titled ‘Stop Bullying,’ serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for collective action and empathy to combat this pervasive issue. Presented by Ogilvy Greece’s Chief Creative Officer, Panos Sambrakos, this content, digital, and film media initiative resonates deeply within the Education industry, delivering a powerful call to action for change.
Credits
Advertising Agency: Ogilvy Greece
Chief Creative Officer: Panos Sambrakos
Group Creative Director: Maria Kanellopoulou
Associate Creative Director: Vicky Pafa
Client Service Director: Lena Belibassaki
Business Unit Director: Matina Trigkidou
Senior Account Manager: Nantia Antonelaki
Strategic Planning Director: Georgia Mantidou
Production Company: Foss Productions
Executive producer: Michael Alexakis, Stylianos Cotionis
Director: Argyris Papadimitropoulos
Director of Photography: Thodoris Zacharakis
Αrt Director: Olga Leontiadou
Casting Director: Ready2Cast – Sophia Dimopoulou, Frangiskos Xydianos
Director’s Assistant: Daphne Kyriakidou
Productions Manager: Iosif Adaloglou
Styling: Marli Aliferi
Makeup: Stella Karapouliou
Hair stylist: Stella Soulele
Production team: Christos Gogonis, Stefanos Georgiakakis, Marios Syrigos, Valeria Dawn, Andreas Klement
Editor: Lambis Charalampidis
Music: Vangelis Tountas
Colorist: An Mar Film Lab
Post-production supervisor: Dimitris Sionis
Sound design: Dimitris Barboutis
Special effects: Tina Koumparaki
Location manager: Dimitris Chalkiadakis