Coca-Cola is set to enchant audiences this festive season with its latest endeavor, The Santa Stories. With a mission to amplify the spirit of ‘Real Magic’ and human connection, Coca-Cola has joined forces with acclaimed directors Steven Caple Jr., known for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and Bryce Dallas Howard, renowned for her work on The Mandalorian.
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Crafted in collaboration with WPP Open X, led by VML, Imagine Entertainment, and PRETTYBIRD, The Santa Stories is a collection of two short films that promises to deliver an extraordinary cinematic experience.
The anthology is scheduled for release on December 8, 2023, and will be available on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct, Amazon Freevee, and Coca-Cola’s YouTube channels.
Each film within The Santa Stories seeks to reimagine the representation of Santa Claus, urging viewers to rediscover the holiday magic within themselves:
The Note (Directed by Bryce Dallas Howard)
Starring Irish actor Colm Meaney as the lead protagonist, The Note narrates the story of “The No Man,” whose festive goodwill is rekindled by a mysterious message found in a bottle. Bryce Dallas Howard brings her directorial finesse to create a heartwarming tale of rediscovery and holiday spirit. Watch below:
Ho Ho Heist (Directed by Steven Caple Jr.)
In this heist-thriller, Ho Ho Heist features Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer and SAG Award-winning actor Scoot McNairy. The storyline revolves around Santa finding himself in jail, unfolding an intriguing narrative of holiday adventure and unexpected twists. Watch below:
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Islam ElDessouky, Global Head of Creative Strategy & Content at Coca-Cola, expressed, “Stories have the superpower to move people and inspire change. With these short films, we wanted to give more depth to Coca-Cola’s storytelling with authentic narratives we’ve not explored before.”
Howard stated, “I’m encouraged by a brand like Coca-Cola, which carries a lot of cultural weight, putting their energy behind artists, creatives, and storytellers and stories that will move people and give us a moment to breathe and remember who we are.”
The Santa Stories is part of the brand’s wider Christmas marketing campaign, “The World Needs More Santas,” emphasizing the magic of human connection when people embrace their ‘inner Santa’—the spirit of kindness, generosity, and goodwill.
As the holiday season unfolds, The Santa Stories invites audiences to experience the magic of storytelling, celebrate the season, and rediscover the joyous essence of Santa Claus through the lens of Coca-Cola’s unique and imaginative narratives.
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