Rokkan Puts The Russo Brothers in the Driver’s Seat for Explosive Cadillac Campaign

Continuing its string of disruptive work for the Cadillac brand, Rokkan has set a new bar with the launch of the Crew Ready, 3-row, XT6 SUV. In order to standout in the ever-crowded Lux-3 SUV segment, Rokkan collaborated with A-list, powerhouse directors The Russo Brothers and production company Bullitt. World famous superhero style with a twist defines the XT6 Crew Ready campaign and further defines the bold new direction of the Cadillac brand.

The campaign is comprised of a dynamic series of films showing off the XT6’s spacious 3-row interior, sporty design and rich technology suite – cementing its status as the perfect SUV for every squad, fam, or posse. In essence, XT6 Crew Ready is a celebration of size and style – performance and presence told through a cast of crews. They are both heroic and familiar – modern, tech-forward and cut from every cloth. The campaign also features the bombastic track 'Welcome To The Party,' by Diplo. The track adds a commanding layer of energy to the films for a brand whose legacy in music is unmatched.

“Our team has continued to push the boundaries of what the world expects from a Cadillac, and this campaign continues that dynamic creative trajectory.” Said Brian Carley, CCO of Rokkan. “We set out to uproot the idea that a 3 row SUV has to be marketed in an expected and uniform way and The Russo Brothers were the perfect partners to do just that with Crew Ready.”This new work is a prime example of Rokkan’s disruptive and culturally relevant approach as the 19 year-young creative shop does what it does best: push the boundaries with clients to make an impact—not just on their business, but on culture at large. Rokkan.com

CREDITS:

Client: Cadillac
Chief Marketing Officer: Deborah Wahl
Associate Director: Content Benjamin Haynes
Director / Product Marketing: Jason Sledziewski
Marketing Manager: Bob Benbow
Assistant Manager / Content: Rob Whitley
Marketing Coordinator: Lisa Redinger

Agency: Rokkan New York
Chief Creative Officer: Brian Carley
Chief Creative Officer: Bob Winter
Executive Creative Director: Alex Lea
VP / Group Creative Director: Bill Carlson
Creative Director: Austin Muncy
Creative Director: Rob Rooney
Campaign Photographer: Justin Jamison
Creative Operations: Hank Romero
Head of Production: Bruce Andreini
Executive Producer: Jenny Lee
EVP / Chief Client Officer, Matt Garcia
EVP / Global Client Lead, Paul Mareski
EVP / Director, Emily Shahady
Vice President, Group Account Director: Scott Durday
Account Supervisor: Amanda Koegler
Account Supervisor: Maggie Decker
Chief Strategy Officer: Nicolas Chidiac
Group Strategy Director: Steve Lampert
Strategist: Spice Walker
Associate Strategist: Emma Pindel

Production: Bullitt
Directors: The Russo Brothers
2nd Unit Director: Ari Costa
Executive Producer: Luke Ricci
Executive Producer/HOP: Jenni Sprunger
Executive Vice President, Sales & Development: Allison Amon
Producer: Jeremy Barrett
Director of Photography: Trent Opalach

Editorial: Final Cut
Editors: Crispin Struthers + James Rosen
Social Media Asset Editor: Geoff Hastings
Assistant Editors: Mike Radforth + Cutler Gray
Executive Producer: Sarah Roebuck
Head of Production: Penny Ensley

VFX: MPC
Executive Producer: Camila De Biaggi
Producer: Aiste Akelaityte
Production Coordinator: Stephen Dierks
VFX Supervisor: Rob Walker
2D Leads: Rob Walker, Bilali Mack, Tamir Sapir
2D Tean: Giulia Bartra, Esther Song, David Anger, Renato Carone, Lawrence Merrill, John Shafto, Julien Aucouturier, Thiago Porto, David Piombino, Hector Cabrera, Luis Artigas, Kataleah Cowham

Color: The Mill
Colorist: Mike Rossiter
Producer: Evan Bauer

Audio: Heard City
Sound Design + Mix: Phil Loeb
Executive Producer: Sasha Awn
Producer: Andi Lewis