M&M's Christmas Commercial - Reynald Gresset

M&M's - Faint 2: A Very Yellow Sequel - Reynald Gresset - BBDO (2017)
M&M’s Unwraps a Sequel to Its Classic Christmas Ad. Will you guess who saves the day?
This sequel picks up the tale from the moment Saint Nick and Red hit the deck. Reviving Kris Kringle so the holidays could continue apace would have made far too much sense.
Instead, Yellow proclaims “I have to save Christmas!” and embarks on a yuletide ride that goes off the rails, as he delivers the wrong presents to people across the globe.
The TV Advert titled Faint 2: A Very Yellow Sequel was done by BBDO advertising agency for M&M's in France. It was released in November 2017.
Brand: M&M's
Agency: BBDO
Country: France
Released: November 2017
Category: TV Advert
Advertising Agency: CLM BBDO Paris, BBDO New York
Director: Reynald Gresset
Chief Creative Officer: Matthieu Elkaim
Art Director: Ben Davidson
Copywriter: James Gebler
Production Company: LA PAC
Director of Photography: Stephen Keith-Roach
Post Production: Digital District
VFX Company: House Special
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Reynald Gresset’s passion for filmmaking and music originated in the late eighties when he started shooting live performances and personal interviews of legendary rock musicians such as Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC, Eddie Vedder, Metallica, Nirvana, Sting, Van Halen and so many more.
His path as a Filmmaker grew when he joined an International news report agency traveling from Afghanistan to Japan and South Africa to Costa Rica.
These early experiences shaped his interest in the world’s ever changing human landscape and the power of creative expression, feeding a curiosity that has only grown with his experience.
His desire to constantly evolve as a director and master the craft of filmmaking prompted his transition into commercials.
Reynald has directed numerous successful campaigns for Facebook, Google, Ikea, Chase, Nissan, Ikea, MM's, Qualcomm, Comcast, Lexus, Samsung, National Geographic, Quaker, Mass Effect, Activision, Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, Peugeot, Infiniti, Renault, Honda, Mitsubishi, T-Mobile, Toyota, Heineken, Verizon, Orange...
These projects all showcase his ability in moving rapidly between moods, feelings, genres and narrative styles. His Adopt Sci-Fi and Leroy Merlin Life’s Adventure won a coveted 2 Cannes Lion for Euro RSCG and for BETC.
Reynald’s approach to filmmaking is led by his desire to understand the personal dimension of a story and to capture with his camera meaningful fragments of human experience.
Naturalism and a photographic sensibility in the use of light infuse Reynald’s aesthetic with the patina of life. His is a lucid and yet poetic look that translates on screen into visually sophisticated, cinematic, and truly vibrant imagery.
Reynald currently lives in Los Angeles.
Awards:
Cannes Lions 2017: Leroy Merlin “Life’s Adventure”
Clio Award 2017: Leroy Merlin “Life’s Adventure”
Kinsale Shark Awards 2017, Best Cinematography - Bronze: Leroy Merlin “Life’s Adventure”
Epica 2017: Leroy Merlin
Cristal Festival 2017 : Best direction | best music |
Cannes Lions 2008: Sci Fi
Epica 2008 : Sci Fi
Epica 2015 : Orange 'Voisins'
Eurobest : Silver, Sci fi
Young guns Silver Award : Sci Fi
Golden Darlin Award : Douwe Egberts
Golden Drums Award : Sci Fi
CFP award : Douwe Egberts
Award club directeurs Artistiques : Sci Fi
Kinsale Shark Awards Advertising : Sci Fi
Cresta Award : Sci fi
New York Festival Finalist: Sci Fi

[@jordanflynn6215]

The perfect sequel doesn't exi....

[@haley8484]

YESSS 😌😭🙌❤️💯

[@MrSammyD91]

What? DAH!!! IT DOES EXIST!!

[@SMG5_Fleetway]

They do exist

[@moodyostrich1361]

um fleetway

[@danielgarcia3825]

Oh, no.

[@streddle2803]

I just love the “who’s tommy?” Part! It’s so funny! 😂😂😂

[@ariedlin]

I like how they made this commercial is a sequel

[@haley8484]

IKRRR 😌🙌❤️💯

[@tarkancerci2567]

Aah this commercial is definitely by far the most absolutely perfect sequel

[@valenzuelasstudios1838]

Top best animated sequels

[@josephmendoza5806]

It's not as magical as the original but it's a beautiful commercial:)

[@lucindamobley5492]

The first one is all about the laughs, and the second warms the heart.

[@a423674z]

This one only aired one time on TV and never aired again since then

[@Smg-500]

​@@a423674zit aired AT LEAST 2 times

[@scarlightprince]

26 years... it took them 26 years to make a sequel that wasn't needed, but still very much appreciated.

[@a423674z]

It only aired on time on TV and never again after that

[@michelledean6507]

This entire commercial is the BEST ever ❤❤❤❤

[@Packguardian_gacha8684]

Now this puts a smile on my face :)

[@JosephDutra]

Why on Earth haven’t they broadcasted this in America?

[@a423674z]

They did but it only aired one time on TV and that was it

[@jessicasmith2870]

Uh Santa? Oh no. I have to save Christmas.

[@rpmguy648]

Let's go-OOOOOOOH! Tommy. James. Lucy. Ben. Judith.

[@danielgarcia3825]

Turn right! Turn- no, the other right!

[@zerotankor]

Still gets me that this is Fry and J. Jonah. Jameson.

[@childhooddreamer6975]

What I just saw was totally cool.😃

[@rhiannon4223]

Aww that was cute

[@SaraO-hr8mu]

I’m proud of yellow

[@danielgarcia3825]

AHHHHHH! He does exist!

[@sonicranger8481]

They do exist!

[@randalltv5894]

Yellow made a mistake giving the wrong gifts to the wrong people but the solution is giving and trade passing over and love for Christmas

[@adversariespurified]

how does santa have a modern phone in 96

[@valenzuelasstudios1838]

Continuity error

[@awsomeanimation1364]

Because he’s magic

[@cadefilms4072]

It’s not 1996

[@WyattTheGreatX97]

I was in the edge of my seat waiting to see if they were going to defile it with woke garage but they didn’t! I have much respect for M&M!

[@carlodavies9227]

‘Woke garbage’! What are you on about man

[@zuglymonster]

These people can't even watch a commercial without worrying about if it's gonna be "woke" There a really cute Nerd Wallet ad with the Count from Sesame Street and people were crying in the comments that the company was woke because they have a DE&I person

[@jonathanbarr9764]

I'm going to say something very weird this reminds me of A Christmas Story Christmas in that nobody was really asking for a sequel (and in the case of the movie mentioned another one) but the people who worked on both projects put all of their effort into making something that's (depending on your thoughts) not as good as the original but still enjoyable nonetheless.

[@minusterry5711]

0:21 XD

[@the-youtube-show]

That's a recap

[@victorgillmore5506]

awww!

[@anthonyleachman3541]

Merry Christmas 🤶🎄 candy 🍬🍫🍭😋♥

[@anthonyleachman3541]

📺

[@anthonyleachman3541]

🙂😏

[@anthonyleachman3541]

Present 🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁

[@mariae6312]

November-December 2017

[@danielgarcia3825]

0:13

[@plainrockplush833]

WUHAAAAAH 0:00

[@danielgarcia3825]

He does exist!

[@hannahmccarron270]

uh santa?

[@danielgarcia3825]

Oh, no.

[@Ffffff-kr2bj]

0:00

[@KennShipley]

What is he message with this commercial? It seems to say invite someone to your Christmas party even though they may die!!!!!! This ad should be taken off the air it is horrible for children. Wish i could boycott M & Ms but I cant because i already have due to their wokeess.

[@Glowbug-49.]

Little bro I'd speak the language of the gods

[@Jose_GB]

It's about giving. The season of giving.