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Stars - Saving Futures

Fela PROJECT
Stars - Saving Futures by Fela

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Title
  • Stars - Saving Futures
Entrant
  • Fela

About This Project

Summary

Adrian Villagomez created a powerful reverse-timeline film for STARS showcasing how a boy’s life and future was saved by STARS’ air ambulance. Inspired by true stories, the campaign connects life milestones with the moment of rescue. Wind and sound subtly tie the boy’s life to the helicopter, revealing STARS’ role only at the end. This emotionally resonant story redefined STARS' messaging, underscoring its mission: saving not just lives, but futures.

Goals & Objectives

To shift public perception from STARS as just an emergency service to a life-saving force securing futures, while driving awareness, emotional engagement, and donor support through an emotionally resonant and cinematic campaign.

Results & Impact

The spot sparked a strong emotional response from audiences and internal teams, reinforcing STARS’ mission. It expanded awareness, elevated the brand, and deepened engagement—reminding viewers that STARS doesn’t just save lives, it preserves what comes after.

the team

Adrian Villagomez
  • Director
  • Fela
Taj Critchlow
  • Executive Producer
  • Fela
Fuliane Petikyan
  • Executive Producer
  • Fela
Dean Rosen
  • Executive Producer
  • Fela
Calvin Barnard
  • Producer
Su Zielinski
  • Producer
Gurbir Grewal
  • Producer
  • Rethink
Grace Cho
  • Creative Director
  • Rethink
Don Shelford
  • Executive Creative Director
  • Rethink
Juliette Lossky
  • Director of Photography
Matthew Griffiths
  • Editor