WhizzFilm Wins Two Platinum MarCom International Creative Awards

WHIZZ FILM, the creative production company, has won two prestigious Platinum MarCom International Awards for creative excellence. The company received the awards for its innovative advertisements: "Konoz", celebrating the launch of the Konoz Saudi Arabia initiative, and "National Development Fund", commemorating Saudi National Day. These awards were won among more than 6,500 creative entries submitted by companies from various countries.

WHIZZ FILM's advertisements, like its other productions, focus on showcasing cultural and national identity through unique artistic perspectives.

The "Konoz Launch" advertisement is a visual journey where imagery, rhythm, and music speak a creative language that highlights Saudi civilization, history, heritage, and traditional attire. The ad utilizes modern audiovisual technologies, including augmented reality, to emphasize the significance of documentation as a multifaceted mirror reflecting history and contemporary reality.

Konoz: The Partner Behind the Award-Winning Advertisement

"Konoz", the subject of the winning advertisement, is a government initiative dedicated to unveiling new narratives of authentic local stories from across Saudi Arabia. The initiative focuses on producing original content within the Kingdom and supporting the local production industry. It was officially announced by the Ministry of Media on April 1, 2023.

His Excellency Minister Salman Al-Dosari, Minister of Media, acknowledged the recognition on the platform X, stating:
"I congratulate my colleagues at 'Konoz' Saudi Arabia on winning the MarCom International Award for creative excellence from the Association of Marketing & Communication Professionals for their introductory video on the initiative. As one of the government communication initiatives by the Ministry of Media, 'Konoz' documents the nation's richness and tells our culture’s story through creativity. This is a promising start to a long journey in which we document and showcase the treasures of our homeland."

WHIZZ FILM's Second Award-Winning Advertisement

The second award-winning advertisement, "National Development Fund", celebrates Saudi Arabia’s 93rd National Day by tracing a timeline that seamlessly connects the present, future, and the nation’s deep-rooted history. Using a creative storytelling approach, the advertisement illustrates the Kingdom’s journey of development across different eras, enriched by compelling visuals and a powerful narrative voice-over.

Muath Al-Hamami, CEO of Media Turtles

Mr. Muath Al-Hamami, CEO of Media Turtles, expressed his pride in this achievement, stating:
"This accomplishment was made possible by the exceptional team of creatives behind WHIZZ FILM's productions. The MarCom Award holds significant value as a globally prestigious recognition earned through competition with leading advertising agencies and specialized companies worldwide. This victory is a testament to the outstanding creative work produced by Media Turtles' specialized companies, particularly WHIZZ FILM. It also affirms our success in delivering our vision of enhancing the quality of local artistic productions with local expertise and global standards."

Malik Al-Hamami, Director of the Award-Winning Advertisements

The two award-winning advertisements were directed by the talented Malik Al-Hamami, who shared his thoughts on this recognition:
"Our mission is to develop ideas into powerful audiovisual productions that leave a lasting impact and add value to local markets. Content is a vital language of communication, deeply connected to culture, history, and society. Our goal is to create a distinctive collective aesthetic that rivals the world's leading productions while raising artistic expectations for both clients and industry talent. By collaborating with top global entities, we aim to expand production capabilities both technically and creatively."

The MarCom Awards have been presented annually since 2004 by the Association of Marketing & Communication Professionals (AMCP). Founded in 1995, AMCP is an international organization comprising thousands of professionals in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, digital media, and web development.

MarCom recognizes excellence in the fields of marketing and communications, and over the years, it has become one of the most prestigious global awards in its category. Every year, approximately 6,000 institutions and companies from various countries compete for this distinguished honor.

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