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2023 - Finalist

Dolphins Welcome to Country

Finalist 2023
3P Studio
Dolphins Rugby League Team

Designed as a true pre-match heart-starter, we created a dynamic, proud video that is a true celebration of the Gubbi Gubbi, Ningyningy, Quandamooka, Yuggera and Turrbal peoples, on whose lands the Dolphins home grounds are situated, and a powerful symbol of the enduring connection between the buangan (dolphins) and First Nations peoples. The campaign has been designed to stir the emotions of every Dolphins supporter. The video has proven a hit with supporters, players, and the wider NRL community. A gamechanger in its space, it’s a reflection of the edge the Dolphins want to bring to everything they do. Combining powerful live action footage, contrasted with the colourful and vibrant 2D animation and a complex soundtrack, the video gets pulses racing before every home game.

Advertising agencyCarbon Creative
Creative directorMonique Kneepkens & Sandra Hind
CopywriterShannon Ruska & Sandra Hind
Production companyCarbon Creative
DirectorCharlie Fergusson
Post production house3P Studio
EditorGeorgia Mackay
Visual effectsGwyn Dixon
AnimatorGwyn Dixon, Ponsi Alfonso
Soundmusic studio3P Studio
Sound designerWiaan Van Der Westhuizen
Other Contributors

**Carbon Creative**
Designer: Dean McGrath & Lizzy Anderson
Business Development Manager: Edwina Gilmour
Group Account Director: Michele O’Sullivan
Head of Production: Angela Hueppauff
First Nations Artist: Lyndon Davis
Traditional Owner and voice over: Shannon Ruska
Managing Director: Wayne Denning
Composer: Raf Mikolajczyk
Director (live action): Charlie Fergusson

**3P Studio**
Managing Director: Haley McDonald
General Manager: Cornelius Ionescu
Post Producer: Debbie Cross