Imagine a short, playful skit for a Converse ad that proves "all the stories are true." A narrator claims legendary moments—first-day jitters, late-night confessions, back-alley jams—are just tall tales, until the camera follows a pair of Converse appearing like clues in each scene: on a schoolbench where a secret is swapped, under a subway poster after an impromptu skate session, propped by a rooftop guitar. Each discovery sparks a quick vignette that confirms the legend: laughter, tears, music, courage. The reveal ties them together—the shoes aren’t just footwear, they’re witnesses to everyday myths becoming real. End with the line: "All the stories are true. Converse."
All the Stories are True
Post-Production / Motion Graphics / Animation
Be one star. Converse presents ONE STAR, a bold, graphic campaign celebrating a shoe born from collaboration with South African stars. This advert fuses stark, high-contrast visuals with kinetic typography and streetwise energy: painted silhouettes, sun-drenched textures, and flash-cuts of city life pulse across every frame. Each star brings a signature motif, vivid beadwork patterns, township murals, bold soccer flair, layered over the classic One Star silhouette to create a remix of heritage and modern edge. Sound is raw and rhythmic: percussive beats, local voices, and shout-outs that turn the city into a chorus. The result is a visually striking, culturally electric spot that champions individuality, community, and the simple power of a single star on your side.
Be One Star
Augmented reality / Motion Graphics / Animation
Converse presents the story of Nicol van der Berg, a vivid, rooted portrait of creativity and grit framed deep in Johannesburg. Production itself became part of the narrative. A collaborative, high-energy process that drew on community faces, sounds, and spaces to bring authenticity to every frame. The result is a film that’s playful and sincere: a conversation between a person, their city, and a pair of shoes that move with them. It’s about expression, community, and the simple, contagious fun of creating something true to where it comes from.
Converse x Nicol Van Der Berg
Augmented reality / Motion Graphics / Animation
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