Morrisons celebrate the behind the scenes actors who make Christmas happen in this playful outing. The film focuses on food, with Farmer Christmas playing a major role in making the big day special with his home-grown feasts. His sleigh-riding counterpart still features, of course, but it's the culinary version who takes the spotlight here.
Charming twists on familiar festive staples bring a lovely energy to the ad, as a pair of young friends explore the magical farm where Christmas dinner is grown. From Morrisons trucks in place of reindeer to the farmer's distinctive red beanie, it's a compelling take on well-known tropes.
The final sit-down feels like a reward after the flashes of magical realism and well-judged VFX, bringing viewers back down to earth. A brother passing on the legend of Farmer Christmas to a younger sibling is sweetly done too, bringing a wholesome narrative streak to the fore.
Client - Morrisons
Director - Nick Gordon - Somesuch
Agency - Publicis Poke
Music - SoundTree
Sound Design and Mix - Josh Younger & Henning Knoepfel