vLS PRODUCTIONS present the current LUCOZADE ENERGY campaign for Somesuch and Grey London on GoSee : Energy drink Lucozade’s narrative-rich new campaign shows how positive energy can be passed across generations through the power of music. Shot in various locations around the North of England, including an abandoned Victorian swimming bath in Merseyside, 'Spark Something' showcases unique interiors, a diverse cast and a vibrant soundtrack. This uplifting TV ad is a creative collaboration between Somesuch, Grey London and LS PRODUCTIONS.
"We had the full support of LS and their resources throughout the production which came with many challenges (throwing a rave in a disused swimming pool is no small feat!). The locations expertise was particularly valuable. A fun shoot!" -Shion Hayasaka, Freelance Producer for Somesuch
LOCATION BRIEF : The client wanted to set the scene in an authentic Northern town; somewhere young people have to make their own entertainment. LS Productions scouted locations in and around Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Blackpool, Wigan, Sheffield and Liverpool before settling on Atherton, Todmorden and Birkenhead. Multiple locations in the area were to be featured including: a family home: village streets; a warehouse-style party venue in a community space; and an abandoned swimming pool.
“We were determined to make the shoot locations work for our client, and bring the locations to life that the Director loved." -Amy Morement, Location Manager, LS Productions
ART DEPARTMENT : The art department played a huge part in this production, with the house completely stripped out and redressed, a garden shed built from scratch, a DJ booth created for a nightclub look, and nighttime to be simulated for daytime shoots. The party venue was large and therefore required a huge amount of lighting and dressing also in order to fill the space and make it work aesthetically on camera. Having a great local team and excellent suppliers was crucial in achieving the desired creative whilst working within tight budget parameters.
BACKGROUND CASTING : Fifteen core cast plus over 100 extras were required for the finale party scene meaning multiple castings across Manchester and London. With the support of their UK-wide in-house team, LS Productions worked quickly and efficiently to source the perfect partygoers through street casting. Their wide-reaching social media network also pulled in dozens of applicants at short notice to take part in this authentic looking ad campaign.
SECURITY & SAFETY : Working within disused locations like this one can be challenging, with health and safety concerns (like loose tiles, uneven flooring, electrics, gas, asbestos and more) needing to be carefully managed, and it's vital to obtain all the right permits and permissions in collaboration with location owners, councils and other local bodies. The baths are helmed by a local community trust, who are now working closely with Lucozade on the venue's regeneration, bringing the campaign's heart into the real world.
CREDITS
Director Nick Gordon
DOP Tom Townend
Client Lucozade
Production Somesuch
Advertising Agency Grey London
SERVICE PRODUCTION LS PRODUCTIONS
SERVICE PRODUCER Abi Atkinson
About LS PRODUCTIONS
LS Productions is a global production house founded by Marie Owen in 2006 and led by BAFTA-winning Executive Producer and Managing Director, Sarah Drummond. We are creative collaborators and problem-solvers, whose production and location teams unlock the UK’s potential for photo and film projects from our production hubs in Edinburgh, Manchester and London, and a warm water location in Malta.
We provide global clients with world-class production and location knowledge, offering deep logistical understanding when producing in the UK and globally. Being one of the UK’s biggest, buzziest production companies means that from sport, commercials, music and fashion, to TV and Film we go beyond to bring productions to life. No challenge too tricky. No idea impossible. We go beyond expectation.
Locally and internationally, LS Productions' reputation is built upon a professionalism and sustainable production approach, which is strengthened by a ‘people-first’ attitude. The nationwide team provide UK-based and international clients with world-class production and location knowledge, offering an unrivalled depth of logistical understanding.
As global production partners, the company have a skilled Location Team with an unrivalled network of contacts, a Location Library of 9,000 locations, and creative solutions for every brief across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Malta and beyond. The company has celebrated international success with GRAMMY and MVPA nominations for its work on the Harry Styles music video, Adore You, as well as several international film projects, most notably Steven Soderbergh's feature film, Let Them All Talk, starring Meryl Streep.