American National | From Sorta to Simplified

For this one, American National and The Writer’s Room wanted to make retirement planning feel less overwhelming—and a lot more approachable. So we leaned into simple, everyday objects to tell the story.

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Agency:

The Writer's Room

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Video Type:

Commercial

Behind the Scenes

Director

Joe Ramos

Joe moved to the Midwest for the outdoors, but interpersonal storytelling is where he shines. A cinematographer who pushes for more than just 'teal and orange', he challenges both visuals and theme with fresh perspectives.

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Gear Used

Specialty Services

Credits

Client | American National
Senior Multimedia Producer - American National | Christopher Johnson
Agency | The Writers’ Room
Creative Director | Jeff Houghton

Production Company | Locke and Stache
Director/Director of Photography | Joe Ramos
Executive Producer | Austin Elliott
Project Manager | Dustin Kirkpatrick
First AD | Josh Pfaff
Camera Operator | Chris Olson
Production Designer | Ana Elliott
Food Stylist | Ellie Schmidly
Wardrobe Stylist | Sidney Simmons
Set Decorator | Bear Hanrahan
Prop Maker | Daniel Lee
Prop Maker | Kalee Waldo
”Work of Art” Artist | Michelle Houghton
Carpenter | Tim Elliott
Hair and Make up | Emily Edgar and Skylar Lynn
Grip and Electric | Ghost Grip and Electric
Gaffer | Michael Dean
Studio | SGF Soundstage

Editor | Bear Hanrahan
Post-Producer | Dustin Kirkpatrick
Colorist | Joe Ramos
Original Score | Joseph Holiday and Colton Jackson
Sound Design, Sound Editing | Colton Jackson and Tyler Myers
Final Mix | Colton Jackson
VO Recording | James Styron
Voice Over Talent | Jeff Houghton

Graphic Designer | Claudia O’Steen

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