COMMERCIAL
Commercials can be the best way to draw attention to a product or service, but a commercial doesn't always have to show a physical product or service in the traditional sense. Film is our most effective medium for evoking emotions - so a commercial or brand film can with advantage use powerful emotive storytelling to generate genuine interest from the customer or target group. Regardless, a commercial at its core must represent the company, organization or person in the right way in all aspects: audiovisual expression, branding and message.
emotion-driven storytelling
When we think of commercials, we often think of a product or service that is displayed with its features and characteristics. Which is not a bad thing at all, especially if it's done creatievly, but those kind of films work better in a later scenario - after you have captured the interest and established trust with the customer. One method is to go the more personal way, for example by using a slightly more raw, documentary "behind the scenes" approach that takes us to the process, the people and the vision behind the brand. Here you can take the opportunity to not only tell about why the product is good, but also emphasize why your particular brand is the one to choose and really sharpen the target group direction. Or why not go all in with the film's ability to create emotion? Put the product in a lifestyle context, perhaps by telling a human story that indirectly displays the importance that the product represents to the person. It creates a more humane association around the brand that helps the customer look at your product or service beyond just their function, and thus create a more long-term relationship.