Director Nina Meredith and actress Adria Arjona (Andor, 6, Father of the Bride, Morbius) explore the connective tissue between heritage and representation in film in BMW’s Hispanic Heritage Campaign.
Arjona–half Guatemalan and half Puerto Rican, and raised in Mexico–draws inspiration from the seaside as a familiar, comfortable backdrop that pays homage to her upbringing.
Director Meredith, represented for commercials in the U.S. by Rattling Stick, tracks Arjona’s BMW excursion. The scenic journey is narrated by the actress as she voices introspective goals: to enhance representation and break stereotypes for LatinX individuals working in the film industry. Watch below:
REELated:
Nina Meredith is an award-winning film director. Her work has received accolades from festivals including the Tribeca Film Festival, Cannes Lions, Webbys, Clios, D&AD, One Show Awards and Telly Awards. Meredith was one of three female directors to direct a National 2021 Super Bowl commercial. She has helmed films for many of the world’s largest brands including Nike, Vogue, Ford, Porsche, Facebook, Levi’s, Adidas, BVLGARI and Asics, among others.
Most recently, her documentary Mariah: A Boxer’s Dream won two Webbys including the People’s Voice Award and has screened at over 20 film festivals worldwide.
The film is currently in development to be a scripted feature. Meredith is also in pre-production on a feature that explores the intricate world of female bodybuilding.
CREDITS:
CLIENT: BMW
- EP: Whitney Buxton
- Creative Director: Jill Sabato
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Rattling Stick
- Director: Nina Meredith
- Producer: Sean Lyness
- Cinematographer: Adriaan Kirchner
- Talent: Lucy Haller
- Starring: Adria Arjona
EDIT: Cabin
Editor: Alvaro Del Val
COLOR: Rare Medium TV
Colorist: Ayumi Ashley (Rare Medium TV)
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