'Spaceman' VW - ID4 (spec spot)

*The commercial is a spec commercial. The originator of the
commercial is not affiliated with, connected to, nor sponsored or endorsed by VW.

'Spaceman: Journey Beyond' is a commercial that showcases an astronaut's extraordinary journey across Earth. The commercial combines stunning visuals with engaging storytelling, capturing the essence of exploration. This captivating journey highlights the spirit of discovery and emphasizes the limitless possibilities of electric vehicles.

Director notes:
Trust your crazy idea! Thank you to all my friends who helped me to make this idea possible.

Crew & Talent:
Dir / DP / Edit: Yours truly
1st CA: Diego Bolivar & Diego Garcia
Driver filming chase car: Emiliano Arana
Spaceman at sunflower / cornfields & forest: Diego Garcia
Spaceman at windmills: Frank Moreno
Spaceman at Night & Iceland: by Yours truly
On camera driver & VO: Brad Allen Meyer

Color by Company 3
Finishing Colorist: Jenny Montgomery
Finishing Producer: Nick Krasnic

  • Jorge Arana
    Director
  • Jorge Arana
    Writer
  • Jorge Arana
    Producer
  • Diego Garcia
    Key Cast
    "Spaceman at sunflower / cornfields & forest"
  • Frank Moreno
    Key Cast
    "Spaceman at windmills"
  • Jorge Arana
    Key Cast
    "Spaceman at Night & Iceland"
  • Bradley Allen Meyer
    Key Cast
    "On camera driver & VO"
  • Diego Garcia
    1st AC
  • Diego Bolivar
    1st AC
  • Jorge Arana
    Editor
  • Emiliano Arana
    Driver filming chase car
  • Jenny Montgomery
    Finishing Colorist
  • Nick Krasnic
    Finishing Producer
  • Project Type:
    Other
  • Genres:
    Sci Fi, Commercial, automotive
  • Runtime:
    1 minute 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 27, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    6,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Blackmagic, Anamorphic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • ADCOMM NIGHT at the Midwest Film Festival
    Chicago, IL
    United States
    July 29, 2024
Director Biography - Jorge Arana

At an early age, Jorge Arana developed an interest in filmmaking which was forever burned into his creative DNA and made him always wonder "How do they do it?".

That ignited his interest in filmmaking and production and made him work his way up the ladder. His career started in Mexico, then moved to the USA to explore new opportunities in the English speaking market. His career as a producer sums over 20 years of experience in live TV, integrated productions, and content creation. His creative mind and love of cinematography naturally led him to become a director.

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