Orkin

Spec Ad | Comedy Musical | 2018 | Actor, Assistant Producer, Gaffer

Since 1901, Orkin has kept homes and neighborhoods pest-free thanks to the Orkin Man. Smart, hardworking, and talented, the Orkin Man has helped Orkin standout as an industry leader. Now, the Orkin Man is back to take pests head-on and the Orkin brand to new heights—all while singing and dancing around your neighborhood. This student spec commercial was created by BYU Advertising students. Chris Petersen – Director, Producer, Writer, Art Director, Motion Designer, VFX, SFX & Editor Seth Mollerup – Writer, Lyricist, Copywriter & Associate Director Bentley Rawle – Director of Photography & Associate Director Victoria Petersen – Craft, Makeup, On-Set Choreographer & Production Assistant Jordan Kamalu – Orchestral Arrangement & Mix Aaron Wittrock – Composer Justin Delong – Audio Engineer ​Cole Davis – Choreographer Ryan Romanovitch – Colorist Adam Gaulke – Gaffer & Grip Tim Thompson – Gaffer & Grip Cast: Brigham Kmetzsch Dakota Moses Ian Forsyth Zach Freeman Adam Gaulke Justin Delong Special Thank You: Richard & Charlotte Mollerup, Tracy Kent Pugmire, Don & Tracy Petersen, Jay & Karen Young, Miguel & Mary Anaya, Western Pest Control, Keith Read, Kyle Fisher, David Pierce

"Pests Do Not Mess with the Orkin Man"


I had the opportunity to be gaffer, grip, actor, and assistant producer on this spec ad for Orkin Pest & Termite Control. The project was directed and produced by one of my best friends and collaborators, Chris Petersen, and it went on to win several awards.

AWARDS

  • Glenn C. Smith Student Award | ANDY

  • Gold |ANDY

  • 3 Silver Addy's & Gold | Regional Addy's Utah

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