It takes people to make knives work.

Really nice branded content for Wusthof knives, starring not-a-celebrity-chef Richie Nakano. The knives take a back seat to the storytelling here, which is one in a series of three.

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Bi-coastal creative production studio Stardust was tapped by ad agency Team Detroit to launch the new Ford 2011 Mustang with a gorgeously cinematic spot for TV and cinema. Stardust’s Jake Banks directed the live-action commercial, titled “_PG.” The spot highlights the 2011 Mustang’s speed, bold lines and fuel efficiency through seductive camera work, motion type and an authentic aesthetic. The :30 version aired Wed., April 28th during American Idol on FOX, while the :60 premiered in cinemas on April 30th.