Accu-Chek "Made by diabetics"3:30 (2017) (Russia)

Here is a very inspiring film from Russian agency, Voskhod for their client Accu-Chek which is a glucose meter manufacturer. There is a misperception about diabetics that they are unable to live life to the fullest. No so at all. To prove that point this entire film was made by diabetics and their carers. The actors and actresses, the entire crew. Everyone. With 422 million people worldwide having diabetes, (and 7% in Russia alone) this is a great positive message to show the world that they aren't just sitting around suffering like they are depicted at the beginning on the film. When the cellist starts playing, they come alive.
Voskhod learned through interviews with the cast and crew that often they'd not get a job or fail an interview because of callous employers who would tell them diabetes was their own fault and that they should take better care of their health. While is is true that weight contributes to Type 2 diabetes, it isn't true of type one. But either way that's not the point and its no one's business and certainly shouldn't prevent someone from being hired. In this light, "Made by diabetics," is a great testament to what people with diabetes can do.
It's also a great testament to advertising. Instead of doing a product demo, they showed the benefit of using the product: a fuller life. The idea was based on a real insight which came from useful research. I know, right?
The spot may seem like a simple light to dark trope but the camera work is fantastic. And in case you were wondering, the film was shot on location in a Russian social housing complex, recreating the familiar post-Soviet apartment interiors, making the message is aimed squarely at the Russians, but still retaining a universality.
Be sure to watch the credits, too as they list what kind of diabetes each person has. It wasn't necessary, but definitely a nice touch to prove their point.

Agency: Voskhod
Client: Roche Diabetes Care Rus (Accu-Chek)
Brand: Accu-Chek

Roche Diabetes Care Rus (Accu-Chek)
Marketing director: Maria Molchanova
Marketing communication group head: Marina Gruzdova

Voskhod Creative Agency
Creative director: Andrey Gubaydullin
Copywriters: Anton Rozhin, Daria Ovechkina
Strategic planner: Roman Bukh
Postproduction: Ilya Linetsky
Digital Creative Director: Dmitry Maslakov
Digital Art Director: Anna Maslyakova
Technical Lead: Valery Zaharov
Web designer: Lilia Zagidullina

PRODUCTION COMPANY
SKBD.SH PRODUCTION
Executive Producers: Nastia Korkia, Michael Romanov
Producer: Vladimir Piskunov

SERVICE COMPANY
Radioaktive UA
Executive Producer: Darko Skulsky
Producer: Kate Galytska