| Title | FIRST CHRISTMAS |
| Brand | ERSTE GROUP BANK AG |
| Product/Service | ERSTE GROUP |
| Category |
A07. Use of Original Music |
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Entrant
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JUNG von MATT/DONAU Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Idea Creation
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JUNG von MATT/DONAU Vienna, AUSTRIA
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Production
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PASSION ANIMATION STUDIOS London, UNITED KINGDOM
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Production 2
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MCASSO London, UNITED KINGDOM
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Credits
| Andreas Putz |
Jung von Matt/Donau |
Chief Creative Officer |
| Mike Nagy |
Jung von Matt/Donau |
Creative Director |
| Eva Zefferer |
Jung von Matt/Donau |
Copywriter |
| Karin Uebelbacher |
Jung von Matt/Donau |
Copywriter |
| Benedikt Nussbaumer |
Jung von Matt/Donau |
Account Director |
| Katharina Hoeller |
Jung von Matt/Donau |
Account Manager |
| Kyra Buschor |
Kyra & Constantin |
Director |
| Constantin Paeplow |
Kyra & Constantin |
Director |
| Debbie Crosscup |
Passion Animation Studios |
Executive Producer |
| Mike Turoff |
Passion Animation Studios |
Producer |
| Anna Cunnington |
Passion Animation Studios |
Producer |
| Rick Bland |
Passion Animation Studios |
Producer |
| Jason Nicholas |
Passion Animation Studios |
Special Effects Computer Graphics |
| Dave Walker |
Passion Animation Studios |
Special Effects Computer Graphics |
| Alex Holman |
Passion Animation Studios |
Special Effects Computer Graphics |
| Nami Strack |
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Sound Design Arrangement |
| Mike Connaris |
Mcasso Music Production |
Music |
| Tom Martin |
Mcasso Music Production |
Music |
Write a short summary of what happens in the film
On Christmas people are very receptive to emotional stories. That’s why we wanted to create a story that hits feelings. Our aim was to give some food for thought in the Christmas season and remind people to believe in themselves.
This is the story of Henry the hedgehog, who struggles to find new friends. The animated tale about friendship and love shows that if not only you but also your fellows believe in you, then no obstacle is too big to conquer.
Tell the jury about the creation of the original music track.
Especially on Christmas the music is as important as the Christmas video itself. Because the music must convoy a warm Christmas mood, which puts us into the calm Christmas season.
This feeling has been achieved with the heartfelt story of the brave hedgehog Henry.
Accompanied by a specially composed ballad with a tender, young voice and an impressive orchestra. With lyrics that conveys exactly how the little hedgehog feels in this story.
For Christmas songs, a cappella cover versions of already well-known songs are often used. We went the other way around worthy: The newly composed soundtrack has conquered so many hearts and has been requested by five different music labels.
Due to the positive feedback regarding the song, we even recorded a full version and released it on Spotify, iTunes and as an LP - where it was played hundreds of thousands of times before Christmas.